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Ports in Cyprus
NaviBoss has port guides for 9 ports in Cyprus, 9 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA III, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Paris MOU.
All 9 ports in Cyprus
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akrotiri | CYAKT | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Dhekelia | CYDHK | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Famagusta | CYFMG | Yes | 9.1 m | NAVAREA III |
| Kalecik | CYKAL | Yes | 8.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Kyrenia | CYKYR | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Larnaca | CYLCA | Yes | 12.8 m | NAVAREA III |
| Latchi | CYLAT | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Limassol | CYLMS | Yes | 16.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Vassiliko | CYVAS | Yes | 12.4 m | NAVAREA III |
Navigational warnings
Cyprus's waters are in NAVAREA III. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Cyprus
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Cyprus can submit pre-arrival information and documentation using the maritime single window system. Vessels and/or agents can expect to provide information regarding but not limited to, ship particulars, voyage, cargo, and security information. Please see pre-arrival information for individual ports in Cyprus for more details.
Rules in port
In the EU, SOx emissions from ships are regulated by Directive (EU) 2016/802, known as the 'Sulphur Directive'.
Since 1st January 2015, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) apply (0.1%) as well as in sea areas outside ECAs (3.50%). In addition, a 0.1% maximum sulphur requirement for fuels used by ships at berth and anchorages within port limits was introduced in EU Ports from 1st January 2010. Furthermore, passenger ships operating on regular services to or from any EU port should not use marine fuels if their sulphur content exceeds 1.50% in sea areas outside the ECAs.
From 1st January 2020, ships operating outside of Emission Control Areas should not use marine fuels if their sulphur content exceeds 0.50%.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Merchant Shipping, Ministry of Communications and Public Work
Position: Head of Department
Address: PO Box 56193, CY-3305 Limassol, Cyprus.
Tel: +357 25 848100.
Fax: +357 25 848200.
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 2004 MERSHIPCY.
Website: http://www.shipping.gov.cy
RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Cyprus has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Cyprus flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.
Dialling code +357. The following towns use +905 as the international dialling code: Famagusta, Kyrenia and Morphou. · The units of currency in Cyprus are the Euro and the Turkish Lira.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Cyprus
How many ports in Cyprus have a NaviBoss port guide?
9 ports, 9 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Cyprus in?
Cyprus's ports lie in NAVAREA III (3). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Cyprus use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Cyprus?
Ships calling at Cyprus are inspected under the Paris MOU.
What time zone are Cyprus's ports in?
UTC+2, with a summer-time change during the year.
Which port in Cyprus takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Limassol: its deepest listed berth takes 16.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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