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Europe: EU Confirms October 12 Start Date for New Entry/Exit System

The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will start operations on 12 October 2025. The 29 European countries using the EES will gradually introduce the new data collection system at...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 5 months ago

Europe: EU Now Aims for October Start for Border Check System

The European Union’s long-delayed biometric passport check system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), will finally launch in October 2025 following an agreement reached by member states.

Published 1 year ago
Updated 5 months ago

France: Clearance by E-mail in Channel and Atlantic Ports

In 2024 the French Government approved a new, more convenient, entry/exit system for yachts arriving in France (Channel and Atlantic coasts) from outside the EU/Schengen - using e-mail. This system...

Published 2 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

Greek Government revises Maritime Laws for non-EU vessels thanks to the Cruising Association

After extensive lobbying by the Cruising Association, on 24 May 2024 the Greek government has changed the laws governing vessels with a third country (non-EU Flag) that are EU VAT...

Published 2 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

Noonsite Guide to the Inland Waterways of Europe

Although Noonsite is mainly concerned with coastal ports, we believe a summary of information about the network of inland waterways in Europe is a useful addition to our cruising information....

Published 2 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

European Union: Survey to Study Potential for EU-wide Boating Licenses

The European Union has commissioned a study to analyse the advantages of recognising boater licenses EU-wide in a effort to understand the benefits and challenges of such a recognition system...

Published 2 years ago
Updated 5 months ago
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