Strenthening of mooring regulation in the Med
23 June 2022
*For pleasure craft (yachts) of a length of 80 metres or more and all other vessels of more than 45 metres or with a gross tonnage of more than 300, initial authorisation to anchor will henceforth only be granted for a maximum of 24 hours, which may be renewed on request for reasons relating to maritime safety, health conditions, commercial and technical operations (including yachting) up to a maximum of 72 hours.*For other vessels, anchoring is now limited to 72 hours. This period may be extended by 72-hour periods, under the responsibility of the ship’s captain or the captain of the ship, for the same reasons.
Vessels over 80 metres: authorisation to be requested from CROSS MED, VHF channel 16 or by telephone on 04 94 61 16 16
Vessels between 45 and 79 metres other than pleasure craft: authorisation to be requested from the French navy control/Signal station in the area, VHF channel 16 and by telephone
French navy control/Signal station – La Garoupe 04 93 61 32 77
French navy control/Signal station – Saint Jean Cap Ferrat 04 93 76 04 06
French navy control/Signal station – Dramont 04 94 82 00 08
French navy control/Signal station – Caramat 04 94 79 80 28
Pleasure craft of less than 80 metres and all vessels of less than 45 metres: in the event of anchoring for more than 72 hours, authorisation must be requested from the semaphore in the area.