PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Lavrion
Pilot
updated Jun 2016- Lavrion pilot boarding Pilot boards37°42.4′N 024°03.9′E
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards 0.4nm S of Akra Ergastiria Light.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 130m, draught 6.1m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quay | — | — | 7 |
| Commercial Quay | — | — | 1 |
| Dow Hellas | — | — | 1 |
| Public Porwer Corporation Keratea | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2016Approach
From the vicinity of 37°42.0'N 024°05.5'E the approach leads WNW passing: SSW of the rocky reef with a depth over it of 5.5m (0.15nm SE of Akra Ergastiria Light).
Caution: The SW side of Lavrion should not be approached within about 0.1nm on account of hulks and obstructions fronting a shipbreaker's yard.
Anchorages
Lavrion has a bottom of mud but the holding is indifferent. A foul patch lies approx 0.275nm SSE of Akra Ergastiria. Better anchorage may be obtained in Ormos Thorikou (1.25nm N).
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 1571, 1657. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jun 2016ETA 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
VHF: Port: Limenarchion Lavrion: Ch 07, 12. Tel: +30 2292 025249. Fax: +30 2292 022188. Email: [email protected].
Pilot: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +30 2292 022188. Fax: +30 2292 122188.
Lavrio Traffic: Ch 71, 74.
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.
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.
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: Available in small quantities.
Transport
Nearest airport: Athens (65km).
Nearest railway: Lavrion.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1700hrs.
About Lavrion
updated Jun 2016Where it is
Lavrion (or Laurium) lies in Egasteria Bay, S of Piraeus on the Greek mainland.
The port
The port is protected from E winds by the Island of Makronisos but is not considered safe in S winds.
The port handles general cargo, containers, ferries and can also handle cruise vessels.
Traffic
Approx 2,200 vessels, 42,400t of cargo, 12,500TEU, 44,800 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Lavrion
Where does the pilot board at Lavrion?
The pilot boards at Lavrion pilot boarding, 37°42.4′N 024°03.9′E.
What time zone is Lavrion in?
Local time at Lavrion 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 Lavrion?
1025.
Which load line zone is Lavrion in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Lavrion?
Port State Control at Lavrion: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lavrion?
The UN/LOCODE of Lavrion is GRLAV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Lavrion 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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