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N°05

05/2026 Subject: “Port Neuf” dredging campaign

Published on 19 February 2026

NOTICE TO MARINERS 

Notice N°05/2026 – Subject : Port Neuf dredging.

Recreationnal users of the harbor are informed that,

Dredging operation will be conducted at “Port Neuf” area :

 

“Fort Boyard’s dredge” will be operating in the access channel to “Port Neuf” anchorings from February the 19th of March 2026 to the 22nd of March 2026

The Dredge will be holding days and nights signals and lights, according to Internationnal regulation. She will be watching both VHF channels 9 and 16.

Mariner’s attention shall focus on:

– Carefully navigating close to the dredge and keep in mind her giration needs.

– Not interfering with mouvement of the dredge.

– Scrupulously respect and follow intructions that shall be advised by Dredge’s Crew.

– Respect to the letter instructions given by Port authorities.

-Respect dredge’s signals.

 

Thank you for your understanding.

Further information needeed?

Contact “les Minimes, Harbor Master’s office“, 24/7

+33 (0) 5 46 44 41 20 (press 3), Or VHF channel 09.

 

La Rochelle, Thursday 19th of February 2026.

 

 

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