Anchorage· Koh Lim· Thailand

Koh Lim Day Anchorage

9° 42.3′ N · 99° 40.6′ E

A daytime anchorage off the northern island of Koh Lim, with reasonable coral and clearer water away from the river sediment that clouds the western islands.

Practical

Southeast Asia Pilot position 9°42.350'N 99°40.620'E, 5 nm from Koh Wua Ta Lap. Anchor about 10 m deep well off the northeast side on a hard bottom (holding poor); not suitable overnight. Visibility is limited even here. The Pilot warns of a sharp rock just below the surface between Koh Mae Ko and Koh Hanuman that shows only at extreme low tides.

Best for

A snorkelling stop in the northern islands

Season

Daytime, settled weather