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Gythion
Key data
updated Jun 2022Size limits
LOA 110.65m, beam 16m, draught 8.0m, 1,125DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range up to 0.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Gythion Terminal | 8.00 m | 111 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2022Anchorages
The port offers a secure anchorage protected from S winds by the island of Kranae which is joined to the mainland by a causeway.
Charts and publications
BA 1092. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
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 Jun 2022Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Gythion Health Center, 210m.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kalamata International Airport, 135km.
Nearest railway: Olympia, 193km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs/1330-1730hrs (Oct 16-Apr 15), 0800-1200hrs/1400-1800hrs (Apr 16-Oct 15).
About Gythion
updated Jun 2022Where it is
Gythion is a small port situated at the head of the Gulf of Laconia in southern Greece,
The port
Gythion comprises a deep water anchorage and an artificial harbour for the use of coasters, fishing vessels and small craft. The port also handles passengers.
The port serves the town of Sparti, 36km N.
Questions about Gythion
What time zone is Gythion in?
Local time at Gythion 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 Gythion?
The deepest berth listed is at Port of Gythion Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Gythion?
1025.
Which load line zone is Gythion in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Gythion?
Port State Control at Gythion: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gythion?
The UN/LOCODE of Gythion is GRGYT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Gythion 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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