PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Aspropyrgos
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for all vessels, day service available only. Vessels bound to E take a pilot at the station in Piraeus roads. Passage between Perama and Salamis Strait is normally prohibited (military zone).
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
LOA 250.104m, beam 44m, draught 11.73m, 116,075DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobil Oil Terminal | — | 186 m | 1 |
| Hellenic Petroleum (Helpe) Aspropyrgos Refinery | 11.73 m | 250 m | 6 |
| Coal Terminal | — | 95 m | 1 |
| Dry Bulk Terminal | — | 121 m | 4 |
| Aegean Oil | — | 142 m | 2 |
| Bunkering Tanker | — | 74 m | 1 |
| PetroGaz | — | 60 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2024Port limits
The port of Eleusis lies N of a line drawn:
From the E head of Kolpos Elevsinas (38°01.0'N 023°36.0'E) WSW to Akra Petra Kaloyirou (38°00.0'N 023°31.0'E) then WSW through the N part of Nisos Salamina to Akra Karas (37°57.0'N 023°25.0'E) then SSW to Nisis Kanakia (37°54.0'N 023°24.0'E) then NW to the head of Kolpos Megaron (37°58.0'N 023°15.0'E).
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained off Eleusis in depths from 12.0-20.0m, mud.
A recommended berth in a depth of 13.0m is with the head of the pier bearing 097° distant 0.2nm.
Eleusis Bauxite Mines SA own an anchorage with buoys for loading.
Restrictions
Passage is only permitted during daylight.
Tugs
Compulsory for vessels LOA 120m (day) and LOA 75m (night) for passing Salamis Strait, a military zone. Tugs are available, more can be obtained from Peiraias.
Charts and publications
BA 1598, 1513. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA 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
Radio: 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.
VHF: Piraeus pilot station: Ch 06, 12, 16, works throughout 24 hours. Aspropyrgos Refinery: Ch 08.
Notice of readiness
Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.
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: 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.
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 Aspropyrgos
updated May 2016Where it is
Aspropyrgos is situated to the NE of Eleusis Bay.
The port
The port of Aspropyrgos consists of predominantly tanker terminal's, the most notable of which is operated by Hellenic Petroleum S.A, within the port limits of Eleusis. Dry bulk cargoes are also handled at the port as well as STS operations.
Traffic
Approx. 7,500,000t of cargo and 2,500 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Aspropyrgos
What are the pilot arrangements at Aspropyrgos?
Compulsory for all vessels, day service available only.
What time zone is Aspropyrgos in?
Local time at Aspropyrgos 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 Aspropyrgos?
The deepest berth listed is at Hellenic Petroleum (Helpe) Aspropyrgos Refinery: 11.73 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Aspropyrgos?
1025.
Which load line zone is Aspropyrgos in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Aspropyrgos?
Port State Control at Aspropyrgos: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aspropyrgos?
The UN/LOCODE of Aspropyrgos is GRASS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Aspropyrgos 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.