Yacht Agent Services
Berths, buoys, pilots and permits, arranged by a local agent who knows each port and its authorities.
Every port has its own rules, contacts and timings. As your yacht agent, we take care of them for you: we secure your berth, deal with the port offices and authorities, and keep your port call on track from the first request to departure.
Whether you are planning a short stopover, a full season or a stay during the Monaco Yacht Show, you have a single point of contact who knows Monaco, the French Riviera and Corsica inside out.
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Whether you need a short stopover, a full season or a winter berth, we handle the request with the marina or port for you. Send us your dates and the yacht’s dimensions and we take care of the rest, from transient berthing and short-term stays to long-term reservations and complete port call arrangements, in ports and marinas across the Mediterranean.
Prefer to stay at anchor? We also arrange mooring buoys and designated anchoring areas, working directly with the port authorities. And if your plans include the Monaco Yacht Show, the Monaco Grand Prix, the Cannes Film Festival or another special event, talk to us early: we put your berth request forward and keep you informed as availability changes.
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Maritime regulations, port restrictions and anchorage requirements vary from one harbour to the next, and they change regularly. We keep you up to date on what applies where you are heading, and guide you on the local navigation, anchoring and port access rules, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Planning a specific movement or activity? We help you work out which requirements apply, explain the local procedures and tell you exactly which documents the port expects before you call.
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We act as your representative with port authorities, maritime administrations and other local authorities, and liaise with the port offices and local administrations to keep your operations moving. Instead of chasing several contacts, you deal with one agent who knows the people and the procedures.
We look after the administrative side of your arrivals, departures and port calls, and pass your operational requests on to the right local stakeholders, so the paperwork keeps pace with the yacht.
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Share your plans with us and we help you shape the itinerary along the French Riviera, Monaco and the wider Mediterranean coastline. We coordinate the yacht’s movements, port calls and anchorage stops, and plan each arrival and departure around the local port procedures and your operational needs.
Once you are alongside, we line up the services and logistics you need for the rest of your stay.
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Where pilotage is compulsory, or simply requested, we book a local pilot in line with the port’s regulations. We agree the boarding time, arrangements and operational requirements with the pilotage provider and the port authority, so the pilot is ready when you are.
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Launching a submarine or flying a helicopter from the yacht requires specific authorisations. We help you identify which ones apply, coordinate with the relevant authorities and service providers, and prepare and submit the documentation, subject to the applicable procedures.
We also coordinate the operational arrangements on the day, so every activity stays within local regulations and safety requirements.
Send us the yacht’s name, LOA, your dates and preferred port. We will check availability with the port and come back to you with the next steps.
Yes. We handle berth requests in Monaco, including Port Hercule, as well as in ports and marinas along the French Riviera and in Corsica. Send us the yacht’s name, LOA, beam, draft and your dates, and we will liaise with the port office on your behalf. All bookings remain subject to the port’s confirmation.
We assist with berth requests during major yachting events, including the Monaco Yacht Show, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival. Demand is very high during these periods, so we recommend contacting us as early as possible.
Yes, we also handle last-minute requests. Call or email us with your ETA, the yacht’s dimensions and the area you are heading to, and we will check what is available with the ports nearby.
Yes. We coordinate anchorage and mooring arrangements, including mooring buoy bookings and designated anchoring areas, in liaison with the relevant port authorities. We can also brief you on the local anchoring regulations.
Where pilotage is required or requested, we book the local pilot, coordinate the boarding time and requirements, and liaise with the port authority and the pilotage provider. We coordinate pilotage for superyachts calling at ports such as Monaco, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cannes, Toulon and Marseille. Let us know your ETA and destination port and we will confirm the local pilotage requirements.
Yes. We help plan itineraries along the French Riviera, Monaco and the Mediterranean coastline, and coordinate the port calls, anchorage stops, arrivals, departures and services needed during the stay.
Yes. Alongside the berth, we coordinate the arrival and departure formalities and port clearance with the relevant authorities, and help prepare the vessel documentation. Crew immigration and customs formalities are covered by our Immigration & Customs services.
We help identify the authorisations that apply to submarine operations and helicopter activities, coordinate with the relevant authorities and providers, and assist with the documentation, subject to the applicable procedures.
Yes. As your yacht agent, we coordinate the berth, the formalities, provisioning, technical supplies, transport and guest services during the port call, so you have a single local contact. See also our Shore Services & Supplies and our Concierge Department.
Pilotage requirements depend on the port, the size of the yacht and the local regulations, and they can change. Send us the yacht’s LOA, gross tonnage and destination port, and we will confirm whether a pilot is compulsory and book one if needed.
Yes, we regularly handle short-notice arrivals. Send us the yacht’s details, your ETA and your requirements, and we will start on the berth, the formalities and the services straight away. For the fastest response, call or WhatsApp the office covering your destination.
Yes. We plan arrivals and departures around the local port procedures, coordinate the formalities with the authorities and organise the logistics and services the yacht needs during the call.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
It is our aim to provide you with the best personalized service possible and a yacht tailored to meet your requirements.
We offer services all over the world. Below you will find a list of companies representing Catalano Shipping Services in different countries.
