Notice to Mariners
N°24/2025 – Object : Maritime works on tower “Saint Nicolas”
Mariners are informed:
The “National monuments center” informs us about structural works on the tower “Saint Nicolas”, Vieux-Port La Rochelle that can interfere with navigation conditions in the Chanal to the “Vieux-Port”
This operations consist in the setting up of submarine scaffolding between Sept 8th and Sept 12th. Divers operational’s area is limited to a 5 meters safety distance to the scaffolding, and is marked of by 3 green buoys.
In October, a metalic massive piece will have to be craned from the quay “Gabut”. This operation will need a temporary interuption of navigation in the chanal. The exact date will be precised by an upcoming notice.
Mariner’s attention shall focus on:
– Carefully navigate close to the towers
– Navigate the closest from the tower “La chaine” to maintain distance from the tower “Saint Nicolas”
– Scrupulously respect speed limit of 3 Kts at the entrance and close to the “Vieux-Port”
– Respect to the letter instructions given by Port authorities.
We thank you for your understanding, contact harbor master for further informations 24/7: +33 (0) 5 46 44 41 20 (dial 3) oo by VHF channel 09.
La Rochelle, 5th of august 2025.