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Continental Micronesia provides flights 5 days a week, with service from and to both Guam and Palau. Currently, Wednesday’s flight continues on to Manila and back. Pacific Missionary Aviation (PMA) provides inter-island air transportation between Yap Island and the neighboring island of Ulithi two times a week. Charter flights are also available for flights to Woleai and Fais in the neighboring islands of Yap.
B. Shipping:
Two shipping lines regularly serve Yap State. Kyowa Lines provides services from and to Hong Kong and Japan. Palau Shipping Lines provides service from and to Japan and Saipan. Yap State Government owns and operates a field trip ship called the “Hapilmohol” which provides transportation service on a regular basis between Yap Island proper and the Neighboring Islands.
C. Telecommunications:
Telecommunication facilities for Yap State are provided by the FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC). The FSMTC facility in Yap has the capability of supplying 10,000 telephone lines including fax and international direct dialing and also provides access to internet services and cable television facilities. All are available twenty-four hours a day.
D. Power & Water:
Power and water are provided through the Yap State Public Service Corporation
(YSPSC). Its power plant has a 7.6 megawatts power generation capacity with voltage outputs of 110, 200 and 60Hz. It is estimated that only 32% of this capacity is currently being utilized. YSPSC charges its customers minimal fees depending on usage. These rates are subject to change as they remain highly dependent on the cost of fossil fuel. The Yap power generation plant is considered the most reliable in the FSM.
Most parts of Yap State are served by reliable filtered then treated, potable water systems established and maintained by the Colonia Water System, the Gagil/Tomil System and the Southern Yap Water System. Charges levied for the supply of water from the three main systems are subsidized. The water rates in the Colonia System are $4.00 for the 1 st 5000 gallons with higher rates for more excessive use. There is a $5.00 minimum charge for use of the systems.
