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Article 251 of the French Customs Code

1. Any voluntary operation that results in the loss of the francisation of a mortgaged vessel is prohibited, with the exception of the suspension of the francisation referred to in article L. 5112-1-7 of the French Transport Code. 2. If this operation is also committed with the intention of violating this prohibition, the perpetrator is liable to the penalties for breach of trust set out in articles 314-1 and 314-10…

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Article 257 of the French Customs Code

Carriage between ports in mainland France is reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and registered in a Member State of the European Union or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag of that same State, provided that…

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Article 258 of the French Customs Code

1° The following are also reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Community or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, registered in a Member State of the European Community or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag of that same State: a) Between ports in the…

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Article 259 of the French Customs Code

In the event of exceptional events having the effect of temporarily interrupting maritime relations reserved for ships operated by shipowners who are nationals of a Member State of the European Community or of a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, registered in a Member State of the European Community or in another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and flying the flag…

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Article 260 of the French Customs Code

1. Towing operations carried out under the conditions set out in articles 257 to 259 above are also reserved for the French flag: a) within the ports or territorial waters of mainland France and the French overseas departments ; b) between the ports of one of these territories; c) between the ports of Guadeloupe, French Guiana and Martinique; d) Between the ports of Mayotte and Réunion. 2. Voluntary stopovers or…

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Article 261 of the French Customs Code

Skippers who are forced to abandon ship due to sea conditions, enemy pursuit or other fortuitous events are required : a) as soon as they enter the maritime zone within the customs radius, to comply with the obligations set out in article 69 above ; b) within twenty-four hours of their arrival in port, to justify, by means of a report, the reasons for their release and to comply with…

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Article 262 of the French Customs Code

Goods on board ships whose forced release is duly justified are not subject to any duty or tax, except where the master is obliged to sell them. If this is not the case, the goods may be unloaded and placed at the expense of the masters or shipowners in a locked room with two different keys, one of which is held by the customs service, until they are re-exported. Masters…

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