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Kavonisi-Kissamos
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots are available and may be arranged from Souda via the local agent, the pilot boards off the harbour entrance. ETA should be advised 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 120m, draught 10.0m, 10,000DWT.
Water density
1027.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2019Anchorages
The Harbour Control should be contacted for anchorage information prior to anchoring, via VHF Ch 12.
Restrictions
Permission is required for night movements.
Port turning basin diameter 200m, depth 8.0m.
Tugs
There are no tugs available, in an emergency they can be brought from the port of Souda.
Charts and publications
BA 1093,1092, Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3)
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 May 2010Repairs
Limited repair facilities are available, including servicing of liferafts and electronic equipment. Divers available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available alongside.
Bunkering: MGO, MDO available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Hospital/Clinic at Chania, 45km. First aid facilities at nearby town of Kasteli, 4km.
Crew change
Facilities exist for changes of crew and repatriation of seamen.
Transport
Nearest airport: International Airport, 56km.
Airport facilities: Daily flights to Athens airport. Scheduled aircraft service available through Cania and or Heraklion International Airports, 56km.
Ferry: Two scheduled ferries to Piraeus daily.
Working hours
Summer: 0800-1200hrs & 1400-1800hrs, winter: 0800-1200hrs & 1330-1730hrs.
Stevedores: Mon-Fri 0800-1600hrs
About Kavonisi-Kissamos
updated May 2010Where it is
The port of Kavonisi-Kissamos is situated on the NW coast of Crete.
The port
The harbour is a well sheltered port at the head of Kissamos Bay protected from NE by a 380m long mole and from E by a breakwater constructed of riprap.
The principal exports are olive oil and wine. The port is visited by cruise ships.
Questions about Kavonisi-Kissamos
What are the pilot arrangements at Kavonisi-Kissamos?
Pilots are available and may be arranged from Souda via the local agent, the pilot boards off the harbour entrance.
What time zone is Kavonisi-Kissamos in?
Local time at Kavonisi-Kissamos 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 Kavonisi-Kissamos?
1027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kavonisi-Kissamos?
Port State Control at Kavonisi-Kissamos: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kavonisi-Kissamos?
The UN/LOCODE of Kavonisi-Kissamos is GRKIS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kavonisi-Kissamos 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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