PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kymassi
Pilot
updated Jul 2016Available upon 24 hours notice.
Local pilots are available, can be contacted on VHF channel 12, and board about 0.5 mile from the terminal.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 160m, draught 8.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range approx 0.3m.
Approach
updated May 2010Anchorages
Owing to the considerable depths and poor holding ground in the approaches to Ormos Mandoudhi it is advisable to remain underway if entry is delayed.
The recommended anchor berth is in depths from 27-33m with Akra Yero bearing 324° distant 0.7nm.
Restrictions
Pilotage during daylight hours only.
Ormos Mandoudhi is open NE. With onshore winds between N and SE a swell sets into the bay and renders the berths untenable.
Tugs
Unavailable.
Charts and publications
BA 1062, 1556. Admiralty Pilot NP48.
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 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Only diesel.
Transport
Nearest railway: Chalkis, 58km.
Working hours
Normally daily from 0700-2300hrs hours except Sundays.
About Kymassi
updated May 2010Where it is
Kymassi lies in the bay of Ormos Mandoudhi on the NW coast of the island of Euboed (or 'Evvoia').
The port
Kymassi is a small port engaged solely in the bulk mineral trade, also fire bricks on pallets using shore crane.
Traffic
Approx 40 ships visit the port annually.
Questions about Kymassi
What are the pilot arrangements at Kymassi?
Available upon 24 hours notice.
What time zone is Kymassi in?
Local time at Kymassi 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 Kymassi?
1025.
Which load line zone is Kymassi in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kymassi?
Port State Control at Kymassi: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kymassi?
The UN/LOCODE of Kymassi is GRKYM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kymassi 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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