Port Moselle Marina, Nouméa: clearing in by boat
Port of entry of New Caledonia (island: Grande Terre).
Based on official sources, checked on 28 October 2026.
Services
Clearing out possible here
- VHF
- 67
Good to know
Main clearance port; the marina arranges a berth for the biosecurity inspection. Do not enter the marina at night: anchor outside until morning.
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
Police aux frontières (PAF) – service portuaire de Nouméa
Immigration
Opening hours : Matin seulement : lun 8h05-11h30, mar-ven 7h30-11h30 (certains signalent 11h) — selon noonsite
Open mornings only, so go there first; the marina provides a map as the entrance is poorly signposted.
Douane – bureau de Nouméa Port
Customs
Avenue James Cook, BP 13, 98845 Nouméa Cedex
Opening hours : Lun-ven 8h-12h et 13h-16h (15h le vendredi) — selon noonsite
The customs clearance form is e-mailed, with a copy to the marina; a visit to the office is usually no longer required.
SIVAP (DAVAR) – inspection biosécurité des yachts
Biosecurity
BP M2, 98845 Nouméa Cedex (adresse postale)
Inspection takes place at a designated berth at a time arranged by the marina; declare animals, plants and animal products.
Capitainerie de Port Moselle (Sodemo)
Harbour office
6 rue de la Frégate Nivôse, BP 2960, 98846 Nouméa Cedex
Opening hours : Lun-jeu 8h-16h, ven 8h-15h ; VHF veillée 7h-18h tous les jours
VHF : 67
Call 'Port Moselle' on Ch 67 before arrival; the visitor pontoon is used for clearance and staff help the skipper. No night entry.
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Sources
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.