Cannes

1. Cannes boarding — NE anchorage Pilot boards43°30.9′N 007°05.8′E
2. Cannes boarding — W of Iles de Lerins Pilot boards43°30.5′N 006°58.8′E

Size limits

LOA 150m, beam 30m and draught 5.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Directions: The light structure on the extension of Quai Max Laubeuf in line with Le Secant Light structure (white tower, green top) 13m in height bearing 328° clears irregular depths over a rocky bottom which extend 0.5nm SW of Le Four a Chaux. Pass SW of Le Secant Light structure, which marks a rock lying about midway between the jetty heads.

A 5.8m patch lies nearly 0.05nm SSW of Le Secant Light structure; there is deeper water between it and the jetty SW.

There are depths of 5.6 to 8.0m in the entrance channel.

It is not advisable to enter after dark.

Anchorages

The designated ferry anchorage, in depths of 10.0-53m, mainly mud and good holding ground, lies 0.5nm S of Port de Cannes Breakwater Head Light. Other anchorages are obtainable 0.2nm S of the head of the W jetty in depths of approx 13m, mud and good holding ground; strong S winds raise a high sea in this vicinity. This anchorage lies in the N part of an area, which is primarily reserved for vessels in transit.

During a strong Mistral vessels may obtain anchorage E of the Pointe de la Croisette, N of Ile Sainte-Marguerite.

Restrictions

No night movements of vessels carrying dangerous cargoes.

Caution should be exercised during the approach to avoid a submerged rock at the entrance. This rock is marked by a green light Fl (3) 12.

There is a speed limit of 10kts in a regulated area, between Ile Sainte Marguerite and Cannes Harbour, and of 3kts in the harbour itself.

The harbour is usually very crowded and vessels must not enter until allocated a berth.

Tugs

One 100hp tug is available if required.

Charts and publications

BA 2166, 2167, 2247. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Port & Tugs: Ch 8, 12, 16. Not 24 hour watch.

Standard messages

Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in case of OBO's.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Health

Request for pratique to be made to Harbour Control prior to arrival.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible, with prior notice to agent.

Customs and immigration

Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits.

Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the Immigration department.

Flags

Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

Position: Head of Sea Defense.

Address: 22 Rue Monge, Paris, F-75005, France

Tel: +33 01 40 81 85 30

Fax: +33 01 40 81 70 53

Mob: +33 06 17 15 01 80

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Comprehensive small craft facilities available, including 50t boat lift on quay Max Lauberf.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel and petrol bunkers available by road tanker.

Medical

Hospital de Cannes, 3.2km.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cannes-Mandelieu Airport located at Cannes, 6.3km (domestics only) and Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport located at Nice, 28.9km.

Nearest railway: SNCF train station, 5 minutes walk.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs (except Jul and Aug). Jul and Aug and on Sunday 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Cannes is located on the Mediterranean coast of France within the E part of the Golfe de Napoule.

The port

Port of Cannes also known and Old Port, it is primarily a port for leisure craft and yachts (Port Pierre Canto), however commercial facilities also exist such as passengers, Ro-Ro and cruise. The port anchorage is used regularly by ferries and cruise ships.

Where does the pilot board at Cannes?

The pilot boards at Cannes boarding — NE anchorage, 43°30.9′N 007°05.8′E. Cannes has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Cannes in?

Local time at Cannes is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Cannes?

1025.

Which load line zone is Cannes in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cannes?

Port State Control at Cannes: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cannes?

The UN/LOCODE of Cannes is FRCEQ.

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