PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pachi
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Pilot boards off Akra Petritis, 37°56.0'N 023°23.0'E. Masters navigating the area for the first time are advised to embark the pilot off Peiraias Harbour. Pilotage is provided by Peiraias.
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
Max LOA 400m, beam 60m, draught 28.18m, 600,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pachi Crude Oil Terminal | 28.18 m | 400 m | 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
The main approach to Pachi is from SE. A "BYB Q(3)10s" Buoy is located S of the jetty.
Port limits
The limits of the port extend 2.5nm SW from N Pachi Island.
Traffic schemes and VTS
None.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained as follows:
To NE of Nisidha Pakhi, in depths of 25-50m.
In Ormos Pakhi, in depths of 7.0-10.0m, mud, suitable for small craft.
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing during daylight hours only.
Tugs
Available. Tugs usually join vessel near anchorage area. Ship's lines always used.
Mooring
Pilot will advise Master of berthing place according to Port Authority instructions. Vessels should be berthed with starboard side alongside, with 3 head lines, 4 breasts, 2 spring lines forward and 3 stern lines, 4 breasts and 2 spring lines depending on the size of the vessel, aft.
During berthing/unberthing, the tugs must be in accordance with refinery port regulations.
Charts and publications
BA 1598, 1513. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 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
Athens callsign "SVA".
VHF: Pachi Port Authority Ch 07. Through Athina Radio callsign "SVA". VHF is operative 24 hours on Ch 06, 12, 14 and 16 for Piraeus Pilots and Eleusis Coastguard. Hellenic Petroleum Ch 15.
Notice of readiness
Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.
Health
Free pratique according to International Regulations. Pratique is not required if arriving from another Greek port.
Customs and immigration
The vessels agent will make all required customs and immigration notifications.
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
Available at Piraeus and Eleusis.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Bunkers available by barge only at anchorage (bunkering barges not allowed when the vessel is alongside).
Medical
Medical facilities available in Megara; there is a clinic in Eleusis, 20km.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Athens, 60km.
Nearest railway: Megara, 1km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Pachi
updated Jun 2016Where it is
Pachi is situated in Megara Bay.
The port
Pachi Crude Oil Terminal is one of Hellenic Aspropyrgos SA's facilities.
Questions about Pachi
What are the pilot arrangements at Pachi?
Compulsory. Pilot boards off Akra Petritis, 37°56.0'N 023°23.0'E.
What time zone is Pachi in?
Local time at Pachi is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Pachi?
The deepest berth listed is at Pachi Crude Oil Terminal: 28.18 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Pachi?
1025.
Which load line zone is Pachi in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pachi?
Port State Control at Pachi: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pachi?
The UN/LOCODE of Pachi is GRPME.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pachi 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.