Agia Marina

Size limits

Draught 8.9m, LOA 210m, Beam 25m

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Tidal streams flow into and out of Maliakos Kolpos at rates from 1.5-2.0kn.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The fairway of the W part of Maliakos Kolpos leads from the vicinity of 38°50.0'N 22°46.0'E to the head of the gulf approx 10nm WNW.

From the vicinity of 38°50.0'N 022°46.0'E the fairway leads NW and WNW passing, with positions given from Akra Khiliomili Lighthouse (38°51.0'N 022°42.0'E):

SW of Akra Dhrepanon (3nm ENE), a low sandy point. Akra Dhrepanon Lighthouse (metal framework tower on a pedestal) is exhibited on the point.

Then NNE of Akra Khiliomili, a low rugged point fronted by shoal depths extending approx 0.1nm N. Akra Khiliomili Lighthouse is exhibited on the point.

Then SSW of Akra Karavofanaro (1.5nm N), a low point.

Then SSW of shoal water extending as much as 1nm S of Stylis (38°55.0'N 022°37.0'E).

Then NNE of a spit which dries (38°51.7'N 022°35.4'E) extending for approx 1nm NE of the mouth of Potamos Sperkhios. Depths of 11.0m exist close off the extremity of the spit.

Anchorages

Anchorage in depths from 18.0-27.0m may be obtained as convenient in the W part of Maliakos Kolpos. The usual anchorage is off Agia Marina in a depth of 20.0m, thick yellow mud, excellent holding.

A prohibited anchorage area lies within 0.3nm of a submarine pipeline laid from Akra Khiliomili to the coast approx 2nm NE.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1556. Admiralty Pilot NP48.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA to be sent to vessel's agent on departure from last port. Additional ETA's to be sent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent. One hour prior to arrival, port authorities, pilot and agents should be contacted by VHF giving exact time of arrival.

The ETA message should include: Ship's particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any onboard, with details), health condition and stowaway details (if any).

Communications

Olympia Radio ("SVA") receives distress or urgent messages and public communication (working channel). Watch frequencies VHF/FM, 2182kHz and HF/DSC as follows:

MF 2187.5kHz.

HF 4207.5kHz, 6312kHz, 8414.5kHz, 12577kHz, 16804.5kHz.

Heraklio, Limnos and Corfu Radio for general watch calling frequencies.

The stations work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Notice of readiness

Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.

Documents

Special forms exist for all documents but apply only to liner vessels. These are delivered onboard on arrival.

Health

Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 1 carton of cigarettes each.

Immigration: Authorities issue crew passes. For EU nationals there are no Immigration procedures. There are special regulations for nationals of countries such as Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia and South American countries.

Crew being repatriated to non European countries must have a ticket which the agent must show to the authorities, agent's guarantees are requested by various authorities.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Merchant Marine.

Address: 1 K. Paleologou Street, 185 35 Piraeus, Greece.

Tel: +30 210 419 1911/43.

Fax: +30 210 419 1901.

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Transport

Nearest international airport: Thessaloniko Aiport (approx 180km)

Where it is

Agia Marina (Ayia Marina) is located at the western end of Maliakos Kolpos approx 2nm SW of Stylis.

The port

The port itself is a small harbour protected by 2 dog-legged moles each having a total length of approx 80m. The narrow entrance channel lies to the S of the harbour.

There is an ore terminal close SW of the town and Molos Pier (38°50.0'N 22°39.0'E) to the N of the town. The Ore Terminal consists of a number of piers fronting Agia Marina.

What are the pilot arrangements at Agia Marina?

For Agia Marina Ore Terminal pilots board off Stylis, 0.5nm S of Nisos Kaloyiros.

What time zone is Agia Marina in?

Local time at Agia Marina is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Agia Marina?

The deepest berth listed is at Agia Marina Ore Terminal: 8.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Agia Marina in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Agia Marina?

Port State Control at Agia Marina: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Agia Marina?

The UN/LOCODE of Agia Marina is GRAGM.

What crews who called at Agia Marina say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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