Rafina

Size limits

Draught 5.0m

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.5m.

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

Approach

Rafina is protected to the N by an outer mole projecting 50m E from reclaimed land fronting the village of Rafina.

A stone breakwater projects 40m NE from the coast approx 0.125nm SW of the head of the outer mole.

The harbour is divided into outer and inner parts by a triangular shaped inner mole which extends 60m S from the root of the outer mole. A light is exhibited at the head of the inner mole.

Depths in the outer harbour are from 4.5-6.5m, except within 25m E of the head of the inner mole where there are depths from 1.2-3.9m.

The inner harbour has depths of 4.0-6.0m within 50m of the SW side of the inner mole, but the S and W parts of the harbour are shallow.

A dog legged mole with a total length of 240m extends E from the shore approx 0.1nm N of the outer mole. The root section of the mole is 80m in length and 20m wide with depths alongside of approx 6.0m. The remainder of the mole is approx 8m wide with depths alongside of between 5.0-5.5m. Depth at the head of the mole is less than 1.0m.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A VTIS Centre, Ch 11, has been established.

Anchorages

There is no established anchorage area.

Charts and publications

BA 1038. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 07, 11 and 12 throughout 24 hours.

VTIS: Ch11.

Documents

Crew List and Passenger List required.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Only available for small yachts.

Medical

Local medical centre available.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.

Where it is

Rafina is situated at the NW corner of Ormos Rafinas, a small sandy bay open to the NE, approx 25nm due E of Piraeus.

The port

Rafina is a busy ferry port, relieving Piraeus from some of the traffic, with an artificial harbour which affords good shelter from N'ly winds.

The inner harbour is quayed on all sides. A pier projects 20m from the W side of the inner harbour (0.075nm SW of the head of the inner mole).

What are the pilot arrangements at Rafina?

Not required.

What time zone is Rafina in?

Local time at Rafina 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 Rafina?

The deepest berth listed is at Passenger Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Rafina in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rafina?

Port State Control at Rafina: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rafina?

The UN/LOCODE of Rafina is GRRAF.

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