Paroikia

Load line zone

Summer.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Care is necessary when entering Paroikia owing to the existence of numerous shoals which constrict the fairway to a width of about 0.2nm. The white sector of Ifalos Paroikia Light leads clear of these dangers.

From position 37°05.1'N 025°07.6'E the alignment (068°) of Akra Krios (37°05.5'N 025°08.8'E) and an uncharted church (0.8nm ENE) leads ENE passing (with positions given from Akra Ayios Fokas Light):

NNW of a 9.1m patch (0.45nm SSE), the outermost danger off a point on which stands a monument.

Then 900m SSE of a shoal with a depth over it of 2.0m (0.2nm SSE) extending 0.15nm off the S end of Akra Ayios Fokas. The leading line crosses depths of not less than 10m.

Then NNW of a 5.5m patch (0.5nm SE).

Then 900m NNW of Ifalos Paroikia (0.5nm ESE), a submerged reef with a depth over it of 1.8m, Ifalos Paroikia Light (white framework tower) is exhibited on the reef. Vessels should give the reef a berth of at least 0.1nm.

From a position 0.1nm N of Ifalos Paroikia Light, the fairway leads ESE towards the port, passing SSW of Akra Krios, which is fronted by shallows extending 0.05nm offshore.

Anchorages

The recommended anchorage is in a depth of 17.0m approx 0.3nm ENE of Ifalos Paroikia Light.

A good berth during N winds is in depths from 12.0-18.0m, soft mud, approx 0.3nm NNW of Ifalos Paroikia Light.

Charts and publications

BA 1539. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: The port uses Ch 07 and 12 throughout 24 hours.

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

Repairs

There are some facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available.

Medical

A clinic is available locally.

Transport

A ferry service links the port with Piraeus.

Where it is

Paroikia is situated on the SE side of Paroikias (Paros) Island in the southern Aegean.

The port

The port of Paroikia, also known as Paros, has an anchorage for small vessels and a ferry pier, handling a large amount of passengers.

What are the pilot arrangements at Paroikia?

A merchant navy captain is available on request.

What time zone is Paroikia in?

Local time at Paroikia is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Paroikia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Paroikia?

Port State Control at Paroikia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Paroikia?

The UN/LOCODE of Paroikia is GRPAS.

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