Ascension Island - Restrictions

Apr 27, 2025

Ascension Restrictions for Yachts

Anchoring:

Arriving yachts may anchor in the area to the north of the pier head at Georgetown. They must not anchor in any position that could obstruct the arrival and departure of ships or cargo operations. They must not tie on to any buoy or mooring in Clarence Bay. Yachts must use their own anchors.

Landing:

Landing is only permitted at the pier head steps when permission is given to go ashore. When approaching the steps, dinghies must tie on to one of the moorings adjacent to the landing steps and not the landing steps themselves. Get into the yellow wooden span boat that is moored there and pull yourself ashore.

Swimming:

Please do not swim in Clarence Bay.  It is dangerous to do so due to the presence of sharks and rip currents.

Drones:

Authorisation from the port office must be sought before flying drones.

MPA:

The Ascension Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) is one of the largest MPAs in the world. Find out more at https://www.ascension.gov.ac/map-marker/mpa-marine-protected-area.

Last updated:  April 2025

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