Isthmia

Size limits

Draught 2.0m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

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

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Only waiting anchorage areas available.

Restrictions

Regulations of the Corinth Canal Company to be strictly adhered to.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1600. Admiralty Pilot NP48, 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: Vessel'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: Port Ch 12, 19, 21. Port Radio operated by Hellenic Coastguard.

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.

Notices and regulations

Ships passing the piers must slow down to avoid damage to berthed vessels.

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

Minor repairs undertaken. There is a slip for vessels not exceeding 250t.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available on the N side of the harbour for shallow draught vessels.

Stores: In small quantities.

Medical

Hospital in Corinth, 7km.

Crew change

Not possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Athens, 100km.

Nearest railway: Corinth, 8km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Isthmia is situated at the SE end of the Corinth Canal to the E of the entrance, approx 30nm W of Athens.

The port

Isthmia is a small artificial harbour fronting the town of Isthmia. The port is mainly used for passenger traffic.

What are the pilot arrangements at Isthmia?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Isthmia in?

Local time at Isthmia 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 Isthmia?

The deepest berth listed is at Isthmia Terminal: 2.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Isthmia?

1025.

Which load line zone is Isthmia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Isthmia?

Port State Control at Isthmia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Isthmia?

The UN/LOCODE of Isthmia is GRITM.

What crews who called at Isthmia 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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