Preveza

Size limits

Draught 9.4m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Depths in approach channel to 9.0m.

Directions: Leading Lights: Front light (yellow triangle, apex up, on roof of house) (38°56.7'N 020°45.7'E) close S of Fort Aktion.

Rear light (yellow triangle, apex down, on tower on white square hut, 6m in height) () (338m ENE of front beacon).

The alignment (066°) of these lights leads over the bar through Diavlos Alexandrou Chrysanthi, 60m in width, passing between 4 pairs of lightbuoys.

Then the channel, approx 0.125nm in width the banks, leads NNE passing (with positions from Fort Aktion (38°56.8'N 020°45.7'E):

WNW of front leading light, then:

WNW of Fort Aktion, then:

ESE of a lightbuoy (port hand) (0.2nm NNW), marking the edge coastal bank, this buoy has been moved 40m NE from its charted position. A submarine pipelilne, power cables and road tunnel cross the channel from Fort Aktion close SSW of this buoy, then:

ESE of Akra Paliosaraga (0.3nm NW), noting Paliosaraga Battery lies approximately 65m N.

Then the track leads N into Ormos Previzis, from which the harbour can at Preveza can be accessed directly. A bank with depths of less than 9.0m extends nearly 0.2nm in places from the E shore of the bay.

The bar consists of coarse sand, gravel and weed and is covered with small knolls of a darker shade than the bottom between them. Being shallower, these are always visible when the sea is calm.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Vessels can anchor outside Stenon Prevezis, about 2.25nm.WSW of Fort Aktion in a depth of approx 20.0m mud.

Inner anchorage: Anchorage is available in Ormos Prevezis about 0.25nm WSW of Akra Akri Light structure, in a depth of about 12.0m.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in an area between Akra Paliosaraga and Fort Aktion where submarine cables are laid.

Tugs

There is 1 tug "Panagiathnou" receiving messages on VHF Ch 12.

Mooring

Sailing vessels can moor anywhere there is space available. For larger vessels, port employees are available assist with mooring.

Charts and publications

BA 203, 2405. Admiralty Pilot NP47, 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, VHF Ch 16 ("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 18. Pilots, Ch 12.

Weather forecasts are available on Ch 02.

Notice of readiness

NOR 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.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

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.

Flags

All sailing vessels whose flags are within EU, require documents provided by the Port Police. Non EU sailing vessels require a transit log from Customs.

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

Basic mechanical repairs undertaken by local machine shop.

Dry docks

There is a drydock with 150t capacity which is privately owned.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

General Hospital of Preveza, 0.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aktion National Airport, 4km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1430 and 1730-2030hrs, seven days a week except Saturdays 0830-1430. Closed on Sunday.

Where it is

Preveza is close to the seaward entrance of the Amvrakikos Gulf in western Greece, facing the Ionian Sea.

The port

The port handles dry bulk and general cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Preveza?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Preveza in?

Local time at Preveza 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 Preveza?

1025.

Which load line zone is Preveza in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Preveza?

Port State Control at Preveza: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Preveza?

The UN/LOCODE of Preveza is GRPVK.

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