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Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory, request for pilotage should be sent to the port authority of Andikiron. The pilot boards 1nm off the coast of Antikyra during daylight only.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
LOA 199.99m, beam 36m, draught 11.0m, 66,509DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium of Greece | 11.00 m | 200 m | 1 |
| Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2024Approach
Aspra Spitia is entered between Akra Mounda (38°21'N 022°40'E) and Akra Kefali (1.5nm WNW) on which stands a light.
There are 2 lightbuoys, (pillar) and a lighted mooring buoy moored in the bay S of Aspra Spitia. A number of unlit government owned mooring buoys are laid in this area.
Anchorages
Anchorage with good shelter can be found approx 0.25nm offshore in the W part of the bay in depths of 24.0-29.0m.
Charts and publications
BA 2405,1085. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2018Communications
VHF: Terminal and pilots: Ch 16 and 12. Tel: +30 226 503 2319. Fax: +30 226 503 4888. Email: [email protected]. Available day time only.
Inspections
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
About Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal
updated Dec 2024Where it is
The small Aspra Spitia Oil Terminal lies on the N shore of the bay, close to Antikyra. The larger ore terminal lies in the SE of the bay.
The port
The port handles hydrated and anhydrous alumina, aluminium, bauxite, coke, AlF3, caustic soda and liquid cargo.
Questions about Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal?
Pilotage is compulsory, request for pilotage should be sent to the port authority of Andikiron.
What time zone is Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal in?
Local time at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal 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 Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Aluminium of Greece: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal?
Port State Control at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal is GRATK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Aspra Spitia Ore Terminal 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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