Kalymnos

Water density

1025.

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 harbour is entered by passing:

NE of the head of the mole (36°56.9'N 026°59.5'E). A light (white concrete column on pedestal, red band) is exhibited at the head. Then, SW of a lightbuoy (0.3nm NE) marking the seaward end of a submarine pipeline extending 130m from the shore in front of a power station.

Anchorages

Anchorage in depths of 22-37m, mud, sand and weed, can be obtained in the approach to the harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 1040, 1531. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: General Hospital, 2.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kalymnos Island National Airport, 6.3km.

Where it is

Kalymnos is located at the southern end of Kalymnos Island, approx 175nm ESE of Athens.

The port

The harbour is protected from the SE by a mole approx 0.2nm in length. Good shelter is afforded, even during strong N winds. Some swell enters during strong W winds.

Depths are generally from 6.0-8.0m, but the NW side of the harbour is shallow. The bottom consists of mud and weed, the holding is uncertain.

The port handles dry cargoes, passenger and fish. There are limited facilities.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kalymnos?

Unavailable.

What time zone is Kalymnos in?

Local time at Kalymnos 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 Kalymnos?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kalymnos in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kalymnos?

Port State Control at Kalymnos: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kalymnos?

The UN/LOCODE of Kalymnos is GRKMI.

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