Gearing towage services towards the port's needs The port of Toulon - La Seyne-Brégaillon is scaling up its towage services in a bid to meet demand from the growing number of ship-owners and shipping groups wishing to lay over, while addressing the need to accommodate ever larger vessels and tighten up maritime security. Port [...]
The Marie-Thérèse The launch of the Marie-Thérèse - the eighth passenger ship in the Paul Ricard fleet, which will reinforce the number of crossings to the islands of Embiez and Bendor - is the ideal opportunity to take a closer look at Toulon harbour's economic cluster that delivers services and expertise in such sectors [...]
Le port de Toulon - La Seyne / Brégaillon Since its decentralisation in 2007, the administrative perimeter of Toulon – La Seyne – Brégaillon port covers the entire bay area, including the ports of Saint-Louis du Mourillon and Saint-Mandrier. The Port Authority is TPM, whilst policing of the port is [...]
Procedure for port entry There are two stages for port entry. Calling Cépet semaphore station Vessels call Cépet semaphore station on VHF channels 12 or 16 one hour before arrival to the pilot buoy. The semaphore station acts as VTS and transmits the information to the Harbour Master for authorisation. [...]
Exceptional and safe surroundings Toulon is the 9th larges urban community in France, on the Provencal coastline in a perfectly protected bay. It offers all the cultural commercial benefits of the 3rd largest city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. Close to the bay of Saint-Tropez, Toulon is blessed with a [...]
