Service· Moorea· French Polynesia — Society Islands

Moorea Nautical Patrol (Brigade nautique)

17° 33.1′ S · 149° 47.5′ W · approximate

The municipal lagoon patrol that monitors anchorage quotas, PGEM zones and lagoon safety around Moorea.

Practical

Pin is the main town hall in Afareaitu (the patrol is a commune service; its boat base is not published). Phone 87 704 657; brigade.nautique@commune-moorea.pf. The Maritime Authority coordinating PGEM enforcement is on 40 550 476. Officers approach anchored boats to explain quota and duration rules and to log usage; the brief asks crews to welcome them cooperatively. Call them about lagoon hazards or incidents; for emergencies use VHF 16 or dial 16 (JRCC).

Best for

Lagoon rules and incidents