Date Published - January 10, 2019
January 2019: The regulations regarding the discharge of black and grey water from cruising boats in various European countries (including foreign flagged vessels) are becoming increasingly strict in an attempt to reduce the pollution in our seas. Below is the latest information available on the regulations in force…. Read More
Last Update - January 11, 2019
Date Published - November 28, 2016
For those cruisers who need to obtain evidence of sailing competency when in European waters, it is now possible for anyone to obtain an International Certificate of Competence (ICC)…. Read More
Last Update - November 30, 2016
Date Published - September 03, 2016
September 2016: Noonsite has been advised of circumstances where the period of Temporary Importation permitted to boats visiting Europe cannot be extended…. Read More
Last Update - February 26, 2018
Date Published - February 07, 2014
February 2014: US cruiser Bob Kinnier has spent the last 11 years visiting 35 countries on his mission to circumnavigate Europe. Here he reports on how and why highs and lows and how the Schengen and VAT rules have affected him…. Read More
Last Update - November 09, 2017
Date Published - November 04, 2011
Updated January 2015 – Frequently asked questions…. Read More
Last Update - January 16, 2015
Date Published - July 19, 2010
The Baltic Sea
Author: RCC Pilotage Foundation
Publisher: Imray
Price GBP: £40.00
ISBN: 978 184623 187
3rd Edition, May 2010
Buy this book at Imray Nautical Charts and Books
The only general compendium of the Baltic Sea available in English. The 3rd Edition has been revised and extended with improved coverage of the west coast of Sweden, the… Read More
Last Update - April 30, 2015
Date Published - November 22, 2009
Blackwater is the term which is commonly used to describe toilet waste (which will often contain harmful bacteria and viruses). Greywater is wastewater from sinks, showers and washing machines.
The following information is on holding tanks for black water.
Coastal Waters:
As yet there is no international convention which requires private pleasure craft… Read More
Last Update - November 22, 2009
Date Published - September 13, 2009
The 11th March 2009 package approved by the European Parliament for maritime safety may have two ramifications for leisure sailors who visit European ports. The first is mandatory anyway in many European countries, but the second may affect all yachts over 15 meters. This may affect not only European sailors… Read More
Last Update - September 13, 2009
To add an anchorage click on the map to place the red marker. Then, click on the red marker to open the add anchorage window.
