PROVISIONING & BUNKERING

DIESEL:

• Available Saumlaki, Alor, Lembata, Larantuka, Maumere, Nagekeo, Riung, Labuan Bajo, Medana Bay, Lovina Bay, Jepara, Kumai, Belitung, Tanjung Jabung, Singkep, Daik on Lingga Island, Tanjung Pinang.
• Will likely be in drums. Local service stations have the cleanest fuel because of  their higher turnover but can be some distance from anchorage.
• Check fuel before putting in tank for water & contaminates
• Marina Del Ray, Lombok has a fuel barge

LPG:

• Lombok
• Available at Bali & Kumai

FOOD/PROVISIONS:

Available

• Fresh fruit & veges from the local markets. Go early and wash all produce in antibacterial or a mild bleach solution
• Soft drinks
• Clean drinking water in blue sealed bottles
• White flour
• Peanuts & cashew nuts
• A limit range of cereal
•  Dried beans & lentils
• Herbs & spices
• Canned tuna
• Fresh eggs. Carry your own plastic egg container for getting them back to the boat unbroken

Difficult to get

• Good quality toilet paper, paper towels
• Personal products – brands available at home
• Good insect repellent
• Butter & Yogurt (Only found in some areas)
• Cheese
• Fresh or long life milk. Milk powder is available – packages with adults on are less likely to be sweetened
• Specialty flours ie wholemeal, bread mixes
• Dried herbs. Carry plenty of bay leaves to assist with counteracting weevils.
• Canned veges especially tomatoes, corn, beetroot
• Canned fruit except pineapple & lychees
• Chocolate
• Good quality meat. Some major supermarkets in the big towns stock meat but is often expensive.
• Wines and Spirits are hard to find. Local beer is available in some places.
• Boat parts

HEALTH:

• Have plenty of good insect repellent
• Cover up. Wear light clothing that covers shoulders & knees. Remember Indonesia is mainly Muslim
• Carry anti -malarial treatments and test kits
• Ensure that your inoculations are up to date especially tetanus
• Treat scratches & wounds seriously. Clean, treat and cover.
• It is also recommended that you are vaccinated against tetanus, hepatitis A & B, polio, typhoid & rabies. Japanese Encephalitis does crop up in some areas and can also be inoculated against.
• Wash all fruit and vegetables in an anti bacterial solution or a mild bleach solution

TRADING/GIFTS:

• Kids: caps; balls ie tennis, soccer, volleyball, etc; pencils; lollies, lollipops
• Adults: sunglasses;goggles/dive masks; hats; English/Indonesian dictionairies; tarps; Rope
• Schools: Pencils, Paper, Exercise books, stickers, marker pens
• Have some gifts for people such as regent or representative of districts. These can be tasteful souvenirs of your country.

Have a ships stamp. Indonesian Officials love stamps

Bargain for things that don’t have a price. It can be lots of fun