Permit· Nevis· Leeward Islands

NASPA Moorings & Coastal Permit (Nevis)

17° 8.3′ N · 62° 37.8′ W · approximate

The Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority runs the mooring fields off Nevis's west coast and requires every yacht to call in, take an assigned mooring and hold a coastal mooring permit before moving between anchorages.

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Position is approximate - the Charlestown port office at the ferry pier. NASPA moorings run along the west coast from Oualie Beach to Charlestown; call NASPA on VHF 16 for an assigned mooring within 24 hours of arrival, and no one may use a mooring without NASPA authorisation (naspakn.com). Mooring classes: up to 35 ft, 36-60 ft, 61-90 ft; vessels over 90 ft anchor in a designated area. Rates are published only as an image on NASPA's fee page, with surcharges of +25% weekdays 4:01pm-7:59am and all day Saturday and +50% on Sundays and public holidays. User reports (verify locally): about US$30 a week in 2016; a 2024 Noonsite report of a quoted US$25/night and that NASPA removes the moorings in the off-season (not yet back in Oct 2024), with anchoring prohibited while they are in. Pay at the Port Authority in Charlestown. Coastal mooring permits must be obtained before proceeding coastwise (NASPA); ask Customs for a coastwise permit if you plan to visit other anchorages. Rules: animals may not come ashore without the veterinary officer's clearance, no fruit or plants ashore without Agriculture's permission, no rubbish dumping, and no taking coral, sponges, algae or starfish. NASPA phone +1 869 469 2001; email naspamarketing@gmail.com.

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