PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Astakos Terminal
Pilot
updated Sep 2010Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards 2nm from the port and should be arranged through the agent.
Key data
updated Sep 2010Size limits
Draught 14.0m, 75,000DWT.
Water density
1024-1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container Terminal | 14.50 m | — | 2 |
| General Cargo & Bulk Terminal | 12.50 m | — | 3 |
| Ro-Ro & Car Terminal | 12.50 m | — | 1 |
| Schengen Zone | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2010Approach
The minimum width at the SW facing entrance is 450m and its direction is SW.
Directions: From a position 0.6nm N of Nisida Pondikos Light, the track leads approx 2nm E and NE into the bay, passing, with positions from Akra Karloglossa Light (38°28.4'N 021°05.0'E), S of Akra Karloglossa, then SE of the N entrance point (0.4nm E) from which a light (framework tower with gallery, red band, 8m in height) is exhibited.
Caution: Yfalos (Ifalos) Pondikos lies approx 1nm S of Akra Karloglossa.
Anchorages
Good, safe anchorage for all types and size of vessels. Anchorage may be obtained in the bay in depths of 18.0-22.0, mud, good holding.
Mooring
Vessels can only secure stern to the pier, but those drawing less than 3.4m can secure alongside the wharf.
Charts and publications
BA 203, 2402. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2017ETA 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: Vessel'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.
VHF: Port Office: Port and pilot: Ch 12. Tel: +30 263 102 2600. Fax: +30 263 102 7526. Email: [email protected]
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: 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
Port services
updated Sep 2010Repairs
Repairs are not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Water: Available.
Bunkering: Limited quantities are available.
Stores: Available
Medical
Hospital and community clinic available.
Crew change
Possible.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Astakos Terminal
updated Sep 2010Where it is
Astakos is situated on the Greek mainland, N of the entrance to the Gulf of Patras, approx 135nm WNW of Athens.
The port
Astakos Terminal comprises of the NAVIPE commercial/industrial free zone project enabling Astakos to become a multipurpose port, handling a wide range of cargo and commodities including, container, bulk, liquid bulk and ferry operations. The port land area around the quays and berth is approx 400,000m².
Questions about Astakos Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Astakos Terminal?
Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Astakos Terminal in?
Local time at Astakos 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 Astakos Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Container Terminal: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Astakos Terminal?
1024-1026.
Which load line zone is Astakos Terminal in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Astakos Terminal?
Port State Control at Astakos Terminal: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Astakos Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Astakos Terminal is GRAST.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Astakos 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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