NOTICE TO MARINERS
Notice N°34/2026 – Subject : “Nao Victoria” call
Recreationnal users of the harbor are informed that:
The ship “Nao Victoria” will call at the “bassin des chalutiers”. This spanish galeon’s replica of 28 meters will dock “Quai Senac de Meilhan” from tuesday 29th of september to monday 5th of october 2026.
To ensure vessel’s safety, navigation will be ruled by port authorities for her arrival and departure in the chanal to the Vieux Port.
Navigation will not be authorized in a safety perimeter of 50 meters around the vessel, starting from her floating line. During vessel’s manouvers, other ships shall give her priority. According to how busy the chanal might be, it could be totally closed by port authorities. For the safety of the approach, port authorities will be watching VHF on channel 9.
Movements of the vessels are expected (according to weather condition):
Mariner’s attention shall focus on strictly and imediately follow instructions given by port authorities.
Car parking on the quay “Senac de Meilhan” will be prohibited in the vicinity of the vessel.
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, tuesday 29th of september 2026.