Our detailed guide to European destinations.
EU member?
No.
Visas?
No.
Ship’s papers
Ship’s registration papers.
Crew papers
Passports.
Report to Customs?
The Police Maritime will visit you to complete customs and immigration formalities.
Diesel
At Port de Monaco.
Water
At both marinas.
Shore power 220V AC
At both marinas.
LPG
Canisters have different fittings to UK.
Camping Gaz
Readily available.
Berthing fees
Port de Monaco a little more expensive, Fontvielle much more expensive than UK.
Currency
Use French francs.
Credit cards
Widely accepted. Most banks have cashpoints.
Eurocheques
Not widely used.
Travellers cheques
Can change in banks. Take French francs or sterling.
Emergencies VHF
Ch 16 monitored by Monaco Radio. In emergency call Cross-Med, the French rescue service, on Ch 16.
Emergencies phone
Ambulance 18
Police 17
Fire 18
Pets
Must have certificate of health from vet. Not allowed if younger than 3 months. Max 3 animals, only one aged 3-6 months. If coming from country free of rabies for last 3 years, pet does not need rabies injection, but must have certificate issued within last 10 days stating has lived in UK since birth or for last 6 months. If coming from rabies-risk country, must have proof of anti-rabies injection, at least 30 days, but less than a year, prior to departure.
Dialling code to UK
0044 then the number, omitting the first 0.
Telephone boxes
All phone boxes have international dialling.
Weather forecasts
At marina offices.
Trailing
Contact RYA for info. No special regulations known.
British Consulate
British Consulate General, 33 Blvd Princesse Charlotte, BP 265, MC 98005, Monaco Cedex. Tel: (00377) 9350 9966.
Tourist office in UK
Monaco Tourist and Convention Office, The Chambers, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 08F. Tel: 020 7352 9962. Visit www.monaco-congres.com or www.monaco.mc/ or e-mail monaco@monaco.co.uk
Charts
Admiralty charts.
Mediterranean Almanac, Imray.
Mediterranean France and Corsica Pilot. Rod Heikell. Imray.
www.ybw-books.com
Language
French. English widely spoken.
September 2001
