Speed limit for all vessels sailing in Boka Bay

Porto Montenegro, Luštica Bay and Portonovi are new build marinas in Montenegro and indicators of how much we are focused on developing yachting industry in last several years. Evident increase in number of yachts and cruisers sailing into Montenegro territorial waters shows rising popularity of Montenegro as European touristic destination. 

Boka Bay is the most popular sailing destination in Montenegro. With a significant growth in traffic during summer season, we also have growth in security measurements. Vessels are controlled on daily basses by Coast Guard and Harbor Master Office representatives.

If you are planning to visit Boka Bay marinas (Porto Montenegro-Tivat, Marina Kotor, Marina Risan, Port Zelenika, Marina Herceg Novi) it is mandatory to have vignette (permit for sailing), and you have to pay attention to the speed limit for sailing Boka Bay.

Vignette for foreign vessels is necessary to obtain in first Harbor Masters Office or Branch Offices after you enter Montenegro territorial waters. Vignette is necessary to be on display. The easiest way to obtain a vignette is to contact Yacht Agent Montenegro. 

For all vessels sailing Boka Bay speed limit is 10 knots, and while in Kumbor strait (channel) and the strait of Verige speed limit is 6 knots. These speed limits are mandatory for all vessels: cruisers, mega yachts, yachts, speed boats, boats, ski-jets, sail boats, catamarans, trimarans, etc.

Yours truly,

Yacht Agent Montenegro

Pilotage in Montenegro

Pilotage is compulsory for yachts of over 1000 Gross Tonnage that are in the Register and foreign yachts entering the waters of the Republic of Montenegro.

For yachts of over 1000 GT or mega yachts, hereof, pilotage is compulsory in the port of Bar and Bay of Kotor area (Port of Kotor, Porto Montenegro - Tivat, Port of Zelenika, Port of Risan, marina Kotor, marina Portonovi).

Boka Bay

Exception from pilotage service from authorized companies: pilotage is not compulsory for a yacht operated by a person who entered the same port more than five times, with previously granted permission from Harbour Master’s Office or Branch Office.

Yacht and Port Agent Montenegro provides pilotage services for clients in accordance with pilot companies in all ports and  marinas in Boka Bay. Please announce your arrival at least 24 hours in advance. For more info, please contact us by phone +382 67 552 287 or trough our website.