Abemama Atoll (Hopper Atoll) (0°21'N., 173°51'E.) lies about 23 miles ENE of Kuria, with an almost continuous chain of islands on the N and E sides of the lagoon. There are no off lying dangers reported anywhere near Abemama Atoll, and vessels may circumnavigate it in safety by keeping about 1 mile off the breakers. There are depths of 200m close to the edge of the reef surrounding the atoll, making outside anchorage dangerous. There are two passes into the lagoon; the Western Passage (0°24'N., 173°47'E.) and South Passage. Vessels are urged to contact the Marine Superintendent at Tarawa for the latest information on the depths and aids to navigation marking the channels of this atoll.

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