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Stylis
Pilot
updated Dec 2010Compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT. Pilot boards at the anchorage, 0.5nm S of Nisos Kaloyiros.
Key data
updated Jun 2026Size limits
LOA 145.63m, beam 18m, draught 6.3m, 10,872DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range approx 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stylida Terminal | 6.30 m | 146 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2020Approach
The harbour is approached by a dredged channel approx 45m in width and 0.75nm in length. The approach channel has a least depth of 4.6m and the harbour has a general depth of 5.0m, both are subject to silting.
Directions: From the vicinity of 38°53.5'N 022°38.2'E the line of bearing 315° of Limin Stilidhos Light leads NW to the approach channel passing (with positions given from the light): Between a pair of lightbuoys (1nm SE) marking the seaward end of the channel. Then the channel continues NW, passing: Between a pair of light beacons (0.55nm SE) marking the sides of the fairway between Nisis Kaloyiros, a low islet, and the coast; then: NE of charted obstructions (0.3nm SSE) lying in shallow water which extends NW from Nisis Kaloyiros.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: A vessel unable to enter the harbour can anchor SE of the approach channel in a depth of 14.0m with Limin Stilildhos Light bearing 315° x 1.5nm.
Anchorage area available for laid up vessels, minor repairs, provisions and crew change.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 1085, 1556, 1571. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
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 Feb 2020Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
General Hospital of Lamia, 18km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Athens International Airport, 220km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs.
About Stylis
updated Feb 2020Where it is
Stylis is situated at the head of Vorios Evoikos Bay in eastern Greece.
The port
Stylis is the port for Lamia, 8nm W, with facilities for general cargo handling along it's northern shore. The bay itself offers a safe long term anchorage.
Questions about Stylis
What are the pilot arrangements at Stylis?
Compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT.
What time zone is Stylis in?
Local time at Stylis 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 Stylis?
The deepest berth listed is at Stylida Terminal: 6.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Stylis?
1025.
Which load line zone is Stylis in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Stylis?
Port State Control at Stylis: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Stylis?
The UN/LOCODE of Stylis is GRSYS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Stylis 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.