Kiribati - Yachting Essentials

Electricity:

• Voltage: 240 V
• Frequency: AC 50 Hz

Three pin power outlets are commonly used in Kiribati (the same as Australia).

Water:

• Bottled drinking water is recommended. On Tarawa (Betio Islet) desalinated water to fill tanks is available by the ton from the fish factory.
• Rainwater available on Abaiang atoll, Fanning Island (limited) and Canton (very limited). Water at Abemama, Butaritari and Kiritimati.

Fuel:

• Diesel from the oil company on the wharf at Betio Islet, Tarawa.
• Both diesel and gasoline (petroleum) can be obtained by jerry can on Kiritimati.
• Limited quantities of diesel on Fanning Island.

LPG:

• Available on Tarawa and Kiritimati.

Haulout and Repairs:

• Kiritimati has a 50 ton crane where it may be possible to be lifted out in an emergency.
• Mechanical, electrical and engineering workshops in Tarawa may be able to assist with basic repairs. The haulout facility there is no longer operating.

Provisioning:

• There is an assortment of canned goods and local fruits and vegetables are readily available on most islands. There are no provisions in the Phoenix Islands.