Foreign pleasure craft calling at
Port Louis Harbour Mauritius
Arrival to Port Louis
Masters of yachts are required to call at the Customs Landing Steps at Port Louis which is the only port of entry for yachts upon immediate arrival for completion of Health & Quarantine, Passport and Immigration and Customs formalities.
Protocol for entry and departure of Vessel in Port Louis is available on the MPA website on the following link http://www.mauport.com
The Arriving yacht need to make an arrival declaration in the VCS (Vessel Clearance System) through their shipping agent if one has been appointed.
In case no shipping agent has been appointed to act on behalf of the yacht master/owner (which is not mandatory by the law) then the yacht master/owner is required to contact the MRA-Customs through mail btu.customs@mra.mu for insertion of their arrival credentials in the VCS. The list of required documents will be forwarded via mail to the yacht owner/skipper/master.
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The new V&A Waterfront's purpose–built superyacht marina, launches 1 November 2026
Six stern-in and two alongside berths, 40 to 90 metres, maximum draught 10.2 metres, bonded duty-free fuel, full customs and immigration on site, and on-site refit with Syncrolift and dry dock
Noonsite
Noonsite serves as another essential resource for sailors in search of reliable, pertinent, and current information.
Noonsite.com serves as a worldwide information hub and planning resource for international sailors and cruisers. It offers continuously validated information on port-of-entry requirements, customs and immigration procedures (CIQP), visa regulations, and safety alerts across the globe, helping mariners navigate borders safely and efficiently.
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St Helena
Nicholas Crowie
Deputy Harbour Master
St Helena Port Control
Safety Security & Home Affairs
+290 22750
Please ensure you register as indicated in the text below
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Harbour Masters Declaration & Port Clearance
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Issued under: Ports Ordinance 2016 – Section 5 -
This declaration is required for the control, safety, and regulation of vessels entering, operating within, or departing a harbour under the authority of the Harbour Master.
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Madagascar
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Mpox Outbreak in Madagascar
Since the outbreak began in December 2025, Madagascar has reported over 3,000 confirmed cases of mpox.
The Toamasina Province in the east is the most impacted area, representing approximately 40% of the nation's cases.
Following closely is the Taolagnaro Province in the southeast, which accounts for 12% of the total cases.
There is also a major vaccination push underway, vaccinations from UNICEF.