Patmos

Size limits

LOA 181m, beam 25.46m, 3,347DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range approx 0.3m.

Approach

None.

Anchorages

Vessels unable to enter Limin Skala anchor off Akra Koumana in a depth of 40m, sand, approx 0.2nm offshore.

Anchorage in a depth of approx 26m can be obtained off the head of the breakwater. The bottom consists of sand and weed.

Small craft can anchor at the head of the harbour which has depths of less than 9.0m. A sewer outfall discharges in the vicinity.

Anchorages in the approaches to Patmos: Ormos Griko: Ormos Griko (37°18.0'N 026°34.0'E) affords good shelter for vessels. The bay is, however, unsafe during SE winds in winter when shelter should be sought in Ormos Merikha (37°20.0'N 026°32.0'E).

The bay may be approached from S by passing S and W of Vrakhonisis Tragos, a rocky islet 107m high, or from E by passing N of the islet. The S approach has a least width of 900m between shallow banks on each side.

A vessel may anchor in the middle of the bay in a depth of approx 26m, sand and mud. Small craft can anchor off the village of Griko at the head of the bay.

Ormiskos Meloyi: Ormiskos Meloyi (37°19.9'N 026°33.5'E), a cove with a sandy beach at its head, affords anchorage for small craft in a depth of approx 9.0m, weed on sand.

Ormos Agria Livadhia: Ormos Agria Livadhia (37°20.5'N 026°33.5'E), a small bay fronted by Nisis Panayia, affords anchorage for small craft off a beach at its head.

Ormos Kambos: Ormos Kambos (37°20.7'N 026°34.5'E) is a bay open SE and S. Some white houses and cultivated ground back the head of the bay which is a sandy beach.

Vessels can obtain anchorage in depths of 29.0-37m, sand, approx 0.5nm offshore midway between Vrakhonisis Ayios Yeoryios and Nisis Panayia. Small craft can anchor off the beach at the head of the bay.

Tugs

Unavailable.

Charts and publications

BA 1056, 1531. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

ETA 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: Port Authority and agent, Ch 12

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.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the quay.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Patmos Health Center, 900m.

Crew change

Not possible.

Transport

Airport: Not available. But it is possible to use the Olympic Airways services from the nearby islands of Leros, Kos, Rhodes and Samos.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1400hrs.

Where it is

Patmos is situated on an island of the same name in the Aegean, approx 145nm ESE of Athens.

The port

The port has one quay with facilities mainly for small boats only. It is protected from SE by a short stone breakwater projecting NE from the shore. The port handles passengers.

What are the pilot arrangements at Patmos?

No service available.

What time zone is Patmos in?

Local time at Patmos 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 Patmos?

1025.

Which load line zone is Patmos in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Patmos?

Port State Control at Patmos: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Patmos?

The UN/LOCODE of Patmos is GRPMS.

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