Port Moselle
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[[Image:Baie_de_Moselle.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Baie de Moselle from the anchorage outside the Port Moselle Marina<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Baie_de_Moselle.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Baie de Moselle from the anchorage outside the Port Moselle Marina<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
+ | Port Moselle is a walled harbour in the SE corner of Baie de Moselle. Baie de Moselle includes a cruise ship terminal on the eastern side, ferry terminals on the northern side, the [http://www.nouville-plaisance.nc/en/ The Nouville Plaisance haul-out yard] in the NW corner and anchorages for visiting boats on the western side and in a cramped mooring area just outside Port Moselle. | ||
+ | Port Moselle contains the large [[Port Moselle Marina]], tourist boat facilities, a fuel wharf and pilot boat operations. The Noumea Market is on the NE corner of the Port. There is a dinghy landing in this NE corner for those visitors who do not wish to use the marina facilities (for which you must pay). | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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- | Sources for Weather forecasts: | + | '''Sources for Weather forecasts:'''<br/> |
- | + | Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at [http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/French-Marine-Weather-Terms How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors]. | |
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+ | The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is [http://www.meteo.nc/ Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie]. The [http://www.meteo.nc/mer/activites-nautiques marine section] provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef. | ||
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+ | Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30. | ||
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+ | There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country: | ||
+ | * Nouméa area: VHF 26<br/> | ||
+ | * Southern portion of the Grande Terre: VHF 28<br/> | ||
+ | * Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon: VHF 25<br/> | ||
+ | * Grande Terre North West coast: VHF 25<br/> | ||
+ | * Northern portion of Grande Terre: VHF 24<br/> | ||
+ | * Ouvea: VHF 23<br/> | ||
+ | * Lifou: VHF 26<br/> | ||
+ | * Maré: VHF 87<br/> | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
[[Image:Petite_Passe.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Traffic in the '''Petite Passe'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Petite_Passe.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Traffic in the '''Petite Passe'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
- | + | See the details given in approachs for [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
- | + | See the details given under [[New Caledonia]]. | |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
* [[Port Moselle Marina]] | * [[Port Moselle Marina]] | ||
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
List places of interest, tours, etc. | List places of interest, tours, etc. | ||
- | + | See the details given under [[Noumea]]. | |
===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
- | + | See the details given under [[Noumea]]. | |
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
- | + | See the details given under [[Noumea]]. | |
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
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===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
- | + | See the details given in [[Port Moselle Marina]]. | |
===Transportation=== | ===Transportation=== | ||
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
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Revision as of 02:22, 3 December 2011
Port Moselle, Noumea, New Caledonia (Port of entry)
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Port Moselle is a walled harbour in the SE corner of Baie de Moselle. Baie de Moselle includes a cruise ship terminal on the eastern side, ferry terminals on the northern side, the The Nouville Plaisance haul-out yard in the NW corner and anchorages for visiting boats on the western side and in a cramped mooring area just outside Port Moselle.
Port Moselle contains the large Port Moselle Marina, tourist boat facilities, a fuel wharf and pilot boat operations. The Noumea Market is on the NE corner of the Port. There is a dinghy landing in this NE corner for those visitors who do not wish to use the marina facilities (for which you must pay).
Cruising the region
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Local forecasts are, of course, in French, but non-French speakers should find them relatively easy to understand. A very useful vocabulary can be found at How to Understand French Weather Forecasts for Sailors.
The main source of weather information for the area around New Caledonia is Meteo France Nouvelle-Calédonie. The marine section provides a 6 day forecast for the whole region, with details for each of the passes through the barrier reef.
Nouméa radio broadcasts the weather report in French on VHF 16, everyday at 6:30, 9:30, 15:15, 18:30.
There is a set of repeater channels allowing receipt of weather info anywhere in the country:
- Nouméa area: VHF 26
- Southern portion of the Grande Terre: VHF 28
- Isle of Pines and the Southern Lagoon: VHF 25
- Grande Terre North West coast: VHF 25
- Northern portion of Grande Terre: VHF 24
- Ouvea: VHF 23
- Lifou: VHF 26
- Maré: VHF 87
See the details given in approachs for Port Moselle Marina.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
See the details given under New Caledonia.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
See the details given under Noumea.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Repairs/Yards
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc. See the details given under Noumea.
Grocery & Supply Stores
See the details given under Noumea.
Eateries
See the details given under Noumea.
Internet/WiFi
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Laundry
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
See the details given in Port Moselle Marina.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2010 - Pedro
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