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Ports in the Seychelles
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in the Seychelles, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VIII, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
All 1 port in the Seychelles
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Victoria | SCPOV | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA VIII |
Navigational warnings
The Seychelles's waters are in NAVAREA VIII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Seychelles
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels calling at the Seychelles are expected to provide the following information:
Vessels and/or agents will require approval from authorities such as Customs, Immigration and Environmental Health to complete pre-arrival and clearance.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Transport Security Division (TRANSEC).
Position: Senior Officer.
Address: PO Box 1416 Bel Etang, Victoria-Mahe, Seychelles.
Tel: +248 226125.
Fax: +248 226125.
Mob: +248 722733
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +248. No area code required numbers consist of 6 digits. · The unit of currency in the Seychelles is the Seychelles Rupee (S Re singular, S Rs plural) which consists of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Seychelles
How many ports in the Seychelles have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Seychelles in?
The Seychelles's ports lie in NAVAREA VIII (8). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Seychelles use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in the Seychelles?
Ships calling at the Seychelles are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
What time zone are the Seychelles's ports in?
UTC+4, with no summer time.
Which port in the Seychelles takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Port Victoria: its deepest listed berth takes 12.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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