Kavala

1. Kavala pilot boarding Pilot boards40°55.2′N 024°23.7′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 199.9m, beam 32.26m, 10.5m, 63,573DWT.

Offshore: LOA 250m, draught 20m, 106,644DWT.

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.

Approach

Ormos Elevtheron is used by vessels sheltering from S winds and offers good anchorage. The head of the bay has shallow depths of less than 9.0m.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained as convenient in the lee of the S mole.

Outer anchorage: Available in depths of 30-40m, sand and mud, from 0.5nm to 2nm S of Akra Kara Orman.

Limin Elevtheron: Available off the fort in the SW area of the bay and off Nea Peramos, situated W of the bay where 2 iron stakes of a ruined pier exist.

Restrictions

Depth at the entrance 13.5m.

Tugs

Two tugs are available, 1,000 and 1,800hp respectively. The bollard pull is between 11 -19t.

Charts and publications

BA 1687. 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: 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: Pilot Station, Ch 12; Harbour Master, Ch 16, 12, 19. Vessels awaiting a pilot should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12.

Kavala Port Authority:

Tel: +30 2510 225192, +30 2510 223282, +30 2510 223691

Fax: +30 2510 220125

E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.portkavala.gr/eng

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. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates are issued.

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

Minor repairs are available

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from the quay.

Bunkering: Available from the quay.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Kavala City Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kavala International Airport (36km).

Nearest railway: Drama (40km from Kavala).

Working hours

May 16-Oct 14: Mon-Fri 0700-1430hrs; Oct 15-May 15: Mon-Fri 0730-1500hrs.

Where it is

Kavala is located on the S coast of the Greek mainland, opposite the island of Thassos, approx 190nm N of Athens.

The port

Kavala is a small sheltered port encompassing the offshore oil terminal of Prinos, which is situated between Kavala and Thassos. The port offers good anchorage, fresh water and has road connections to Thessaloniki and Istanbul. There are liquid facility and dry bulk berths at Nea Karvali. Furthermore, Limin Elevtheron and Keramoti port are also under the purview of Kavala Port Authority S.A.

The port handles dry bulk, break bulk, container, liquid, Ro-Ro and passengers.

Where does the pilot board at Kavala?

The pilot boards at Kavala pilot boarding, 40°55.2′N 024°23.7′E.

What time zone is Kavala in?

Local time at Kavala 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 Kavala?

The deepest berth listed is at Prinos Oil Terminal (Offshore): 20.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kavala?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kavala in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kavala?

Port State Control at Kavala: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kavala?

The UN/LOCODE of Kavala is GRKVA.

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