PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Chalkis
Pilot
updated May 2010- Dhiavlos Evripou boarding — southbound Pilot boards38°29.5′N 023°35.4′E
- Porthmos Evripou boarding — northbound Pilot boards38°22.6′N 023°39.3′E
Pilots are compulsory for all foreign vessels and Greek vessels over 1,000GT.
There is a pilot station at the Port Authority office. Listening on VHF Ch 12 throughout 24 hours. There are 3 pilots available for the port.
Pilot boarding places:
Northbound vessels: 38°24.04'N 023°38.35'E.
Southbound vessels: 1nm N of harbour entrance lightbuoys.
The pilot boat is black with a white band.
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
Max LOA 138.5m, beam 16.8m, draught 6.4m, 6,830DWT.
Water density
1025
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 1.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelman Factory Terminal | 9.50 m | — | 1 |
| Notios Limin - East Side | 6.40 m | 139 m | 2 |
| Lafarge Cement Terminal (Ex -Chalkis Cement Factory) | — | — | 4 |
| Chemical Factory 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 May 2020Port limits
The Chalkis port limits cover all waters of N and S Evoikos Gulf and the E coast of Euboea Island.
Anchorages
Waiting anchorage:
Vessels awaiting a pilot may anchor from 0.5nm to 1nm S of Akra Bourtzi (38°24.5'N 023°38.4'E).
Owing to the strength of the tidal streams it is advisable to anchor before entering the narrows, and not to commence the approach until the bridge is open.
Northbound: A good place to anchor is about 0.3nm SSW of the bridge in a depth of 11.0m. This berth is out of the strength of the tidal stream.
Southbound: Vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor off Akra Kakokefali (38°28.7'N 023°36.3'E), keeping clear of the axis (022°-202°) of the approach to Parthmos Evripou.
Prohibited anchorage: Area between avlis and Akra Bourtzi, owing to submarine cables.
Tugs
Tugs can use their own or vessel's tow lines.
Mooring
Crew of pilot boat arrange for mooring/unmooring of vessels calling at Chalkis and in the event of an emergency there are private mooring men to assist vessels.
Berthing / unberthing can be carried out only when the direction of the tide is from S to N.
Charts and publications
BA 1085, 1554. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent.
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: Ch 16, 12.
Standard messages
The following is a standard telex sent from the Master of the vessel prior to arrival at the port:
Quote:
Chalkis Customs Service - Ships arrival details
The vessel/will be arriving at/on/(day)/date/at/hours.
Unquote.
Notice of readiness
NOR is usually tendered in accordance with the terms of the Charter Party of each vessel. NOR 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.
Chalkis Port Authority acts on behalf of the Health Centre completing International Maritime Declarations of Health on a vessel's arrival for the crew of incoming vessels. If a vessel arrives from a country with a declared disease, agents must inform the Health Centre in order to arrange for the necessary procedures on vessel's arrival.
Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates only.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: Customs Service acts on behalf of the Ministry of Economics. Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 1 carton of cigarettes each. All remaining cigarettes and spirits will be kept under Customs seal in the bonded store room. The penalty for non-compliance is the forfeiture of the goods.
Immigration: Immigration is under the jurisdiction of the Headquarters of Police Station of the City of Chalkis. Contact Lt Floros Kosmas, Tel: +30 221 74225.
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.
Notices and regulations
Harbour Office will provide Master with port guide lines on arrival.
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 Aug 2016Repairs
A full range of ship repairs available from Chalkis Shipyard.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available. There are water connections at the main berth but water can also be delivered by road tanker or by one barge with a capacity of 90t at anchorage.
Bunkering: Bunkering is not available by barge but is available by road tankers from Piraeus while vessel is alongside for loading or discharging.
Stores: Available.
Medical
General Hospital, Chalkis.
Transport
Nearest airport: Athens International Airport, approx. 64km SSE from Chalkis.
Nearest railway: Chalkis Railway Station.
Working hours
There are 76 stevedores available at Chalkis.
Mon-Fri, 0800-1600hrs (Oct 1-Mar 31), 0700-1500hrs (Apr 1-Sep 30). Weekends, overtime.
About Chalkis
updated May 2020Where it is
Chalkis is situated on Euboea Island on the E side of the Greek mainland and can be approached from the N or S.
The port
The port has reception facilities for general as well as bulk cargoes. Ships may berth within the main port or anchor offshore. There are shipyards and private berths within Chalkis Outer Harbour area.
The principal products handled by the port are iron product, non-ferrous metals, fertilizers, constructing material and breakbulk cargo.
Questions about Chalkis
Where does the pilot board at Chalkis?
The pilot boards at Dhiavlos Evripou boarding — southbound, 38°29.5′N 023°35.4′E. Chalkis has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Chalkis in?
Local time at Chalkis 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 Chalkis?
The deepest berth listed is at Shelman Factory Terminal: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Chalkis?
1025
Which load line zone is Chalkis in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Chalkis?
Port State Control at Chalkis: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chalkis?
The UN/LOCODE of Chalkis is GRCLK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chalkis 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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