Drought alert until 31 October 2025

Washing watercraft is prohibited, except for professionals with a high-pressure system that recycles water.

The following are permitted: washing or rinsing with seawater or dry cleaning, with water produced by the on-board desalinator, or via the Vauban port washing station, located at the reception quay – accessible free of charge from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. for vessels up to 15 metres. This service remains free of charge for the entire 2025 season.

Rinsing engines is permitted, as is manual cleaning for health or safety reasons.

Failure to comply with the rules will result in a fine of €1,500, increased to €3,000 in the event of a repeat offence.

If you have any questions, please visit the prefecture’s website or contact their team at ddtm-secheresse@alpes-maritimes.fr.