[SFDXA] T31TTT -- Central Kiribati (Kanton Atoll/Update March 7th)

[Bill]

*/From Tony N2MFT:


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Folks,
The upcoming T31TTT Activity  to Kanton island is very likely going to 
be the last one for some considerable time. (Similar situations to 3D2/C 
Conway Reef).

Rebels will be joining  Government officials including an attorney 
general from Kiribati and a Ministry of Fishery and Environmental 
delegation.

They are changing the visiting rules very soon. After PIPA (Phoenix 
Island Protected Area) collapsed some years ago, the new Parliament 
decided to move responsibility to the Ministry of Fishery and 
Environmental department(s). Latest statement from them is as follows:

  -- Fully lockdown access to Kanton for visitors, yachts and private jets.
  -- You can apply for a sport  fishing permit or visitor permit under 
strict conditions and fees. Approx  2000 AUD per person,
  -- Applicable bird watching fees (even if you don't want to watch them).
  -- Landing fees, Port fees, Tourism fees, Village fees, 
Environmental fees, Biosecurity vessel inspection 5000 AUD. As an 
additional cost,:
  -- 4 officials need to assist on every single attempt to visit Kanton.
   You need to buy tickets for them from Tarawa to any port of vessel or 
charter plane departure, provide food and accommodation and after the 
trip you need to return them back by plane.

In simple terms, future Kanton Island DXpeditions will hit about 200,000 
USDs which makes T31veryexpensive idea. As Kanton is port of Entry but 
no Customs and Immigration personelon the island means you need to do 
clearance in T32 Kiritimati or Tarawa T30 adding another 1 week of 
sailing ....or Your last chance is pay for 2 other officials (6 in 
total) for their fly tickets, accommodation on ship and food....just so 
they can stamp your passport on Kanton.

Let's have some fun !

Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
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Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence)
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