Katakolon

Size limits

LOA 300m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour:

From a position approx 3nm S of Akra Katakola Light the track leads 4nm NNE to the pilot boarding place in Ormos Katakolou, passing (with positions from Akra Katakolo Light (37°38'N 021°19'E):

ESE of Akra Katakolo (0.4nm SSW). A 1.8m shoal lies approx 0.1nm SSE and a sewer outfall extends 270m SSW from the point. Then, ESE of Akra Katakolo Light. A shoal area with 0.5m of water over it lies 0.25nm SE. Then, ESE of the molehead of Katakolon harbour from which a light (white round hut with red band, 9m in height) is exhibited.

From the pilot boarding position the track leads 0.55nm W, then SW to the harbour entrance.

Approach from south: Akra Katakolou should be passed at a distance of not less than 0.5nm.

Entering harbour: A dredged channel, width approx 250m and leading SW, is entered between the head of the S breakwater, on which is exhibited a light (metal framework tower on pedestal, elevation 10m), and a green conical buoy, moored approx 300m NNW, which is the NE of 3 similar buoys marking the NW edge of the channel dredged to 10.0m. Care is necessary in avoiding shoals which extend a short distance from the head of the S breakwater, close to New Dock. The Main Dock is dredged to 6.0m on either side with a berth under construction on the N side.

Caution: Shoals of less than 1.0m extend as much as 0.1nm from the sea wall in front of the town.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Anchorages

Vessel can anchor, in a depth of 9.0m, approx. 0.17nm SE of the breakwater heads.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 2404. Admiralty Pilot NP47, 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, 18 (24hrs).

Pilots: Ch 16, 12, daytime only.

Notice of readiness

Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.

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.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, capacity 20m³/hr.

Bunkering: Fuel oil available, provided by road tanker. Diesel oil and LNG not available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available in Pyrgos, 13km, Tel: +30 621 22222.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Athens, 300km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1700hrs.

Where it is

Katacolon (or Catacolon, Catacolo) is situated on the W coast of the Greek mainland.

The port

Two breakwaters protect an entrance, 250m in width; depths vary from 30m at the entrance to 1.5m in the harbour. Those sections of the port not liable to silting have depths to 10.0m for commercial and cruise traffic. There is an inner anchorage, deemed safe in most weathers.

Traffic

Approx. 764,000 passengers and 310 cruise vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Katakolon?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but local pilots are available and recommended for vessels without local knowledge.

What time zone is Katakolon in?

Local time at Katakolon 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 Katakolon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Katakolon in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Katakolon?

Port State Control at Katakolon: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Katakolon?

The UN/LOCODE of Katakolon is GRKAK.

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