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Kali Limenes
Pilot
updated May 2010Private pilots employed by the bunkering company Seka SA who undertake pilotage for vessels calling for bunkers or anchorage. Pilot boards about 1nm E of Aghios Pavlos Islet.
Key data
updated Jun 2016Size limits
LOA 150m, Draught 13.5m, 30,000DWT.
Largest vessel handled: "Nichael Clemos" (tanker), 253,991DWT, draught 13.41m.
Water density
1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
0.61m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seka Bunkering Station | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2016Tugs
1 x 730hp available.
Charts and publications
BA 1707, 3680. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).
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: Ship'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 14, 16 & 69.
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 EC 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
Minor repair available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: All grades of oils and lubricants are available from the three jetties. LOA unlimited. Depth alongside 13.0m max. pumping rates: fuel 1,000m³/hr; diesel 200m³/hr.
Medical
Venizelion General Hospital of Heraklion, 80km.
Crew change
Possible. Crew changes are effected through Iraklion and undertaken by SEKA.
Transport
Nearest airport: Heraklion International Airport located at Heraklion, 77.5km.
Airport facilities: Two terminals with facilities for crew change.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Kali Limenes
updated Jun 2016Where it is
Located on the southern coast of Crete. The port is natural port well protected from bad weather.
The port
Kali Limenes Bunkering Station offers a sheltered bay approx 7nm from the international sea routes. Vessels are requested to give notice of 48 working hours of requirements. As well as fresh water, fresh and canned provisions, a complete line of marine supplies are available.
Questions about Kali Limenes
What are the pilot arrangements at Kali Limenes?
Private pilots employed by the bunkering company Seka SA who undertake pilotage for vessels calling for bunkers or anchorage.
What time zone is Kali Limenes in?
Local time at Kali Limenes 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 Kali Limenes?
1026.
Which load line zone is Kali Limenes in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kali Limenes?
Port State Control at Kali Limenes: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kali Limenes?
The UN/LOCODE of Kali Limenes is GRKLL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kali Limenes 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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