Corfu

Size limits

LOA 299.5m, beam 35m, draught 7.9m, 9,480DWT.

Water density

1025

Load line zone

Summer

Tides

Range 0.2m.

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

Approach

The port may be approached from Stena Kerkiras by passing either side of Nisida Vidho.

If passing N or W of the island care is necessary in avoiding:

Vrachos Kondilonisia, above water rocks 0.1nm NW of the N point of the islet.

Vrachonisis Navsika (0.7nm W of the N point of the islet), 9m high, and shoals which extend about 0.3nm NE, SE and NW of the rock.

Entrance into the commercial harbours lies between the W head of the E breakwater and the E head of the W breakwater.

The entrance W of the W breakwater should only be used by vessels of less than 6.0m draught.

Anchorages

There is safe anchorage in Garitsa Bay, but depths in the harbour itself are restricted to 7.9m and anchoring in the roadstead during NW'ly winds is less secure.

Quarantine anchorage: The quarantine anchorage lies approx 0.3nm S of the island in a depth of 24.0m.

Outer anchorage: Situated in an open roadstead about 2nm long by 0.75nm wide which lies in front of the port.

Prohibited anchorage: Areas exist within 100m of submarine cables laid:

Between Akra Ayios Nikolaos and Nisida Vidho.

From the W point of Nisida Gouvinon W to the coast of Nisos Kerkira.

Restrictions

Vessels are prohibited from approaching Lazaretos Islet.

Speed limit within 1nm of Corfu and in the harbours is 5kts.

Tugs

Available

Charts and publications

BA 2407, Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3)

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.

VHF channel 12.

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.

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

Repairs

Small mechanical repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel fuel can be supplied by road tanker to vessels alongside.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Civilian hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Corfu International 1.5km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1330-1730hrs (Oct 16-Apr 15), 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs (Apr 16-Oct 15).

Where it is

Corfu (Kerkira) is located off the coast of Greece, facing the Ionian Sea.

The port

Corfu port has a deep open anchorage and New and Old Harbours. The Old Harbour is used by small craft and ferries, a number of car and passenger ferry services use the New Harbour which has over 1,000m of berthing space. Principal imports are stone and sand and exports olive oil. There is a large tourist industry to the Island.

What time zone is Corfu in?

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

What is the water density at Corfu?

1025

Which load line zone is Corfu in?

Summer

Who carries out Port State Control at Corfu?

Port State Control at Corfu: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Corfu?

The UN/LOCODE of Corfu is GRCFU.

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