PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kalamata
Pilot
updated Jul 2016Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Greek vessels of more than 500GT. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch12 or 18 and board approx. 0.4nm SE of the breakwater Red Light. Vessels should send ETA and draught 48hrs in advance.
Key data
updated Jul 2016Size limits
LOA 200m, draught 8.5m, 20,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Kalamata | — | — | 4 |
| Petrogaz - Kalamata | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2016Approach
Depth at entrance is 10.0m with 180m width.
Anchorages
Temporary anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 22 - 40m, sand and mud, good holding ground, SE and S of main harbour.
Mooring
Caution: North Quay, running W from the root of the mole has a projecting ledge approx 0.5m below the surface and the use of large fenders are advised when berthed alongside. It is also customary for vessels to berth stern to this quay.
Contact Harbour Master for berthing information.
Charts and publications
BA 2404, 1092. Admiralty Pilot NP47.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA 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 conditions 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: Pilots, Ch 12; Harbour Radio, Ch 12 and 18.
Note: Port Radio is operated by the Hellenic Coast Guard.
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.
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.
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 2016Repairs
Available. Three port authority work ships carry out minor repairs. Underwater hull cleaning is strictly forbidden.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker at the harbour and from tanker terminal at Sfaktiria Island.
Provisions: ISSA members available.
Medical
General Hospital of Kalamata, 47km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kalamata International Airport located at Kalamata, 42.8km.
Nearest railway: 45km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1730hrs, overtime available.
About Kalamata
updated Jul 2016Where it is
The port of Kalamata is located at the NE head of Messiniakos Kolpos, in southern Greece.
The port
A mole runs alongside the shore for 300m, ending in a breakwater, 920m in length which is then surrounded by another breakwater, 400m in length. There is a CBM offshore for the discharge of gasoline (closed).
Traffic
Approx 80,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Kalamata
What are the pilot arrangements at Kalamata?
Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Greek vessels of more than 500GT.
What time zone is Kalamata in?
Local time at Kalamata 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 Kalamata?
1025.
Which load line zone is Kalamata in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kalamata?
Port State Control at Kalamata: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kalamata?
The UN/LOCODE of Kalamata is GRKLX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kalamata 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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