PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Mytilene
Pilot
updated May 2010No official pilots, but the services of two locally experienced Mercantile Marine officers may be called upon if required. Vessels without agents should advise Port Authority when 6nm off.
Key data
updated Jun 2016Size limits
Draught 8.5m, LOA 190m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| Mytilene Harbour | — | — | 1 |
| Pamfilla Oil Terminal | — | — | 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 2016Anchorages
Vessels may obtain anchorage off Notio Limin in a depth of 18.0m, sand and weed, approx 0.25nm ENE of the head of the breakwater or further out if necessary. The holding ground is only moderately good, and E winds raise a heavy sea.
With local knowledge, anchorage in a depth of 9.0m may be obtained approx 0.15nm W of the breakwater. A vessel can lie with bows SW with two anchors laid out ahead and with the stern secured to a bollard on the breakwater approx 80m from its root.
Restrictions
Entry is prohibited after sunset.
Tugs
Not available but can be ordered from Piraeus.
Charts and publications
BA 1665, 1675. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA 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: Vessel'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: Ch 12 and 16
Notice of readiness
Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs. A vessel is considered to be an 'arrived ship' and laytime will commence at the working hours that follow the delivery of the Master's NOR.
Documents
Special forms exist for all documents but apply only to liner vessels. These are delivered onboard on arrival.
Health
Details of any suspected disease or fever onboard must be included in the ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. Pratique is only for vessels entering after calling at another Greek port and 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 10 cartons 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 Jun 2016Repairs
Minor repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker. Advance notice required.
Medical
Hospital of Mytilene, 3.2km.
Crew change
There are facilities for crew changes and arranging any necessary repatriation.
Transport
Nearest airport: Mytilene International Airport located at Mytilene, 8.9km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1730hrs.
Cargo work can be arranged on Tuesdays after consultation with the union of stevedores.
About Mytilene
updated Jun 2016Where it is
The port of Mitylene (Mytilini) is situated on SE coast of Lesvos Island in the eastern Aegean.
The port
The port is a small port consists of an outer and an inner harbour, sheltered by a 396m length breakwater. Bulk and general cargoes, passengers, ferries, cruise, Ro-Ro and tanker are handled.
The principal exports are olive oil, soap, tobacco, balsams, sardine, sulphur, figs and valonia.
Questions about Mytilene
What are the pilot arrangements at Mytilene?
No official pilots, but the services of two locally experienced Mercantile Marine officers may be called upon if required.
What time zone is Mytilene in?
Local time at Mytilene 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 Mytilene?
1025.
Which load line zone is Mytilene in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Mytilene?
Port State Control at Mytilene: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mytilene?
The UN/LOCODE of Mytilene is GRMJT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Mytilene 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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