Formosa Bank - Nares Bank (Johor - Malaysia)

Formosa Bank - Nares Bank (Johor - Malaysia)

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Formosa Bank - Nares Bank (Johor - Malaysia)
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Characteristics

Island / Atoll
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Description

Formosa Bank and its NW extension fronts the coast from Tanjong Tohor to Tanjong Seginting; off the latter point it merges into the 11m bank fronting the coast. The bank has a least depth of 3.3m and is steep-to on its NW and SW sides.

The bank which lies between the SE end of Formosa Bank and the coastal bank is marked by numerous fishing stakes and vessels are advised to navigate in this vicinity during daylight only.

2012/01/5
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7.6nm
284°
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10nm
303°
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37nm
301°
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29nm
126°
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