NOTICE TO MARINERS AND BOATERS

In accordance with the’Order No. 650 CM of June 2, 2020 amended regulating the anchoring and mooring of vessels in inland waters near the municipalities of Faa'a and Punaauia, The following is recalled:

✅ AUTHORIZED AREAS

Anchoring and mooring of vessels is permitted only on a suitable anchoring facility (mooring buoy) and only in the following areas:

• the P0 zone : Marina Taina-south;
• zone P1 : Marina Taina-north;
• the P3 zone : Northwest of Motu Tahiri;
• the P4 zone : North of Motu Tahiri;
• the P5 zone : Northeast of Motu Tahiri.

Anchoring is strictly prohibited there.

🚫 PROHIBITED ZONES

Anchoring and mooring of vessels is strictly prohibited (on anchor and/or mooring buoy):

• in zone P6 : Northwest of Motu Tahiri;
• in the Vairai area ;
• more generally, in any area other than areas P0, P1, P3, P4 and P5.

📍 The GPS coordinates and corresponding maps are included in the appendix.

⚖️ SANCTIONS

Any vessel not complying with these requirements is subject to port police sanctions in accordance with the regulations in force.

• Fine of 4^th class : anchoring or parking outside of authorized areas.
• Fine of 3^th class :
  • failure to comply with the conditions for anchoring and raising anchors;
  • mooring to devices not designed for that purpose or failure to maintain mooring lines.
• Official relocation of the ship at your expense.

📞 INFORMATION

Port Authority of Papeete
Such. : 40 47 48 82 – VHF: 12

Users are advised to strictly comply with this communication and to consult up-to-date nautical documents.

BP 9164, 98716 Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia – Tahiti No. 002725 – RCS 16 229B
Such. : 40 47 48 00 – Fax: 40 42 19 50 – direction@portppt.pf – www.portdepapeete.pf
F01.50.04 – Ind. 4 – 04/23/2024