Drepano

Size limits

LOA 199.98m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.9m, 63,505DWT.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

The port of Drepano is entered between Ak Kefali and Akra Mayemenos, (approx 1.75nm WSW), Dhioriga Levkadhos, leads N from the head of the bay.

When approaching the entrance to the bay care is necessary to avoid Ifalos Miaouli, (0.5nm SE of Ak Kefali).

Anchorages

Anchorage is located at the head of the bay SW of the fortress of Ayiou Yeoryiou in depths from 13.0-22.0m, good holding ground, with Nisis Volios Light bearing not more than 032°.

An inner anchorage extends approx 0.2nm N of a submerged mole on the W side of the entrance to Dhioriga Levkadhos abreast Nisi Volios in depths from 4.0-5.5m.

Anchorage is also available in several small bays on the W side of the port.

Restrictions

No night restrictions for berthing/unberthing up to 1,500DWT.

Tugs

Tugs are provided by Patras Harbour Authority.

Charts and publications

BA 189, 1676. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent to the port authorities and pilots 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Port and Pilots: Ch 12.

Tugs: Ch 13.

VTS/bridges: Ch 14, all available throughout 24 hours.

Tel: +30 2610 964123

Fax: +30 2610 964102

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

No facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available alongside berths.

Bunkering: MGO, MDO, HFO available alongside by road tankers.

Stores: Available.

Medical

First aid clinic with private ambulance for transportation to a local hospital, 5km.

Crew change

Possible.

Where it is

Drepano is situated on the North Coast of Peloponnisos, 160Km W of Athens.

The port

The port consists of one terminal that handles mainly cement in bulk/bags and raw materials and is privately owned and operated by Titan Cement S.A.

Traffic

Approx. 1,900,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Drepano?

Pilots are provided by Patras Harbour Authority.

What time zone is Drepano in?

Local time at Drepano 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 Drepano?

The deepest berth listed is at Titan Cement - Drepano Achaia Terminal: 10.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Drepano in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Drepano?

Port State Control at Drepano: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Drepano?

The UN/LOCODE of Drepano is GRDRE.

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