Seychelles — Mahé / Praslin: boating safety
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Mahé (Victoria and Eden Island) and Praslin are the charter bases for the Seychelles' inner granitic islands. Typical cruising covers Praslin, La Digue, Curieuse and the smaller islands of the inner group.
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Harbour and marinas
The Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA), at Trinity House in Victoria, regulates safe use of Seychelles waters and runs a hotline for reporting maritime incidents.
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Weather
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority issues a 24-hour marine forecast; its Mahé region covers Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Bird and Denis islands, with wind, wave height and period, and visibility. It also publishes monthly tide predictions.
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Local rules
Around Mahé, SMSA has laid colour-coded demarcation buoys: yellow and pink buoys mark designated swimming areas kept away from vessel traffic, and green and red buoys mark navigation channels into and out of bays such as Beau Vallon, Port Launay and Anse Royale.
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Hazards
The south-east trade winds peak around August, bringing strong winds and rough seas; from June to September south- and south-east-facing coasts are less sheltered. Cyclones of the south-west Indian Ocean rarely affect the main granitic islands.
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Hospital and medical
On Mahé, Seychelles Hospital is in Victoria (tel. 4388000); Praslin is served by Baie Ste Anne Hospital. The Ministry of Health lists 24/7 emergency medical services, including ambulance response.
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Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Seychelles — Mahé / Praslin?
Call JRCC Seychelles on +248 429 0900. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
How do I contact the harbour in Seychelles — Mahé / Praslin?
The Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA), at Trinity House in Victoria, regulates safe use of Seychelles waters and runs a hotline for reporting maritime incidents.
Where do I get the marine forecast for Seychelles — Mahé / Praslin?
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority issues a 24-hour marine forecast; its Mahé region covers Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Bird and Denis islands, with wind, wave height and period, and visibility. It also publishes monthly tide predictions.
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