New Caledonia - Update History
- October 2024: Updated current security situation and added link to Cruiser Report.
- September 2024: Updated news item on security situation.
- August 2024: Update on the security situation from New Caledonia Tourism.
- June 2024: State of emergency lifted; Yachts advised to continue to avoid the country from Noumea Yacht Services and Island Cruising NZ.
- May 2024: Security alert posted.
- January 2024: Updates to Local Customs section from Luc Callebaut of GLYWO500 and information on new reserves for Coral Sea Natural Park.
- September 2023: Formalities checked and updated (Immigration, Health, and Pets) from official sites.
- September 2023: Clearance procedure further updated.
- June 2023: Updates to Customs Hours and Quarantine/Biosecurity from Werner Gysi.
- August 2022: Events updated. Information provided by John Hembrow of Down Under Rally.
- August 2022: All Covid-travel restrictions lifted. Noted in biosecurity.
- July 2022: Immigration updated with info. from Border Police.
- July 2022: Covid entry protocols updated with information from DASS.
- May 2022: Biosecurity updated with state of entry rules as outlined by DASS. Our thanks to Phil Tadd for sharing his experience with Noonsite.
- March 2022: Biosecurity updated as maritime borders re-opened.
- December 2021: Biosecurity checked and updated (24 Dec).
- October 2021: Biosecurity further updated.
- February 2021: Biosecurity Covid information archived and updated.
- December 2020: Security updated with details from Noumea Yacht Services.
- October 2020: Immigration updated following vote to remain part of France.
- March 2020: COVID-19 Health reporting information and forms added with help from Chloe Morin of Noumea Ocean.
- February 2020: Publications and Links updated.
- September 2019: Importing spare parts information updated with details provided by Noumea Yacht Services.
- September 2019: Information and link added for South Pacific Sailing Network
- March 2019: Health insurance requirement added into Clearance section with details confirmed by Audrey from Noumea Yacht Services.
- December 2018: Immigration update re health certificate requirement from Trevor Hardingham.
- September 2018: Weather forecast and internet updates from SV Elyse.
- February 2018: Pet regulations updated.
- March 2017: Internet and mobile info. and marinas updated from www.cruising-newcaledonia.com. Clearance, Immigration, Customs, and other country information checked or updated.
- November 2016: Immigration updated.
- November 2015: Customs checked.
- June 2015: Publications checked
- March 2015: Clearance updates from SV Wild Fox.
- September 2014: Immigration updated.
- November 2013: Formalities updated from information sent by Marc Arav.
- October 2012: All formalities checked and updated with local officials thanks to John Neal of SY Mahina Tiare III.
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