PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Latchi
Pilot
updated May 2010Not available.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 20m, draught 1.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.6m.
Approach
updated May 2010Port limits
The territorial waters of Cyprus contained within a line drawn 000° to the high seas from the point of intersection of the foreshore through Kakoskaliou Island, on Admiralty Chart No 2074.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 775, 2074. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Ch 16, Cyprus Radio monitors Ch 26 and 27.
Health
Free pratique is granted by the health authority.
Flags
The Cyprus flag and Interco "Q" flag are required.
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: Department of Merchant Shipping, Ministry of Communications and Public Work
Position: Head of Department
Address: PO Box 56193, CY-3305 Limassol, Cyprus.
Tel: +357 25 848100.
Fax: +357 25 848200.
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 2004 MERSHIPCY.
Website: http://www.shipping.gov.cy
RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Cyprus has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Cyprus flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Medical facilities available at Polis Chrysochous, 4km. The nearest hospital is Paphos General Hospital, 40km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Paphos, 50km.
Airport facilities: Connecting flights to Larnaca International Airport, where there are daily direct flights to Europe and the Middle East.
About Latchi
updated May 2010Where it is
Latchi is situated on the NW coast of Cyprus.
The port
The port, consisting of an open roadstead, is no longer in use as a commercial port. The main use is now for the accommodation of local fishing and pleasure boats.
Questions about Latchi
What are the pilot arrangements at Latchi?
Not available.
What time zone is Latchi in?
Local time at Latchi 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 Latchi?
1025.
Which load line zone is Latchi in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Latchi?
Port State Control at Latchi: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Latchi?
The UN/LOCODE of Latchi is CYLAT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Latchi 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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