Kotor: boating safety
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Kotor sits at the inner end of the Bay of Kotor, a long, deep inlet with yacht harbours at Kotor, Tivat and Herceg Novi. Boats cruise within the bay and along the Montenegrin coast, often combined with southern Croatia.
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Harbour and marinas
The Port of Kotor ("Luka Kotor" JSC), Park slobode 1, runs the town port and Marina Kotor in front of the old town walls.
Port of Kotor JSC · Port of Kotor JSC ▾
Porto Montenegro in Tivat, also in the Bay of Kotor, works on VHF channel 71.
Porto Montenegro ▾
Local rules
When berthing in the Port of Kotor, boats under a foreign flag must show the port officer their registration, insurance policy and vignette, plus the skipper's authorisation.
Port of Kotor JSC, General Operating Terms for Berth Users (LKO 120) ▾
Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Kotor?
Call MRCC Bar on +382 30 313 088. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
How do I contact the harbour in Kotor?
The Port of Kotor ("Luka Kotor" JSC), Park slobode 1, runs the town port and Marina Kotor in front of the old town walls.
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Nearby destinations
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