PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Syros Island
Pilot
updated May 2010VHF: Ch 12 Pilotage is compulsory. Syros Pilot is arranged via agent, ETA should be sent 1 hour prior to arrival. Pilot boards 0.5-1nm of harbour entrance.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syros Bunkering Station | — | — | 2 |
| Syros-Ermoupolis Terminal | — | — | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2017Approach
The passage SW of the islet has a navigable width of 0.5nm and a least depth in mid channel of 20.0m.
Port limits
The port limits are 1.0nm from the port or at anchorage.
Anchorages
Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in a submarine cable area E of the N part of the harbour.
Outer anchorage: Vessels may obtain temporary anchorage S of a line joining the starboard hand breakwater light and the N coast of Gaidharos The anchorage is exposed to N and SE winds and in strong winds, vessels are advised to anchor S of N. Gaidharos.
Inner anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained within the harbour entrance, taking care not to obstruct the fairway. Owing to the weedy nature of the bottom, the holding is poor and the anchorage is unsafe even in moderate winds.
Restrictions
When manoeuvring in the S part of the harbour it is necessary to keep NE of a lightbuoy, 0.37nm WSW, marking the N side of Ifalos Karfomeni.
Tugs
There are 4 x 1,200hp tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 138, 1041, 1538. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival and any significant change should be sent 4 hours prior to 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
Coast Station: Athinai Radio.
VHF: Port Authority Ch 16, 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.
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
Vessels are required to fly the Greek National flag.
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 Jun 2017Repairs
Available; any kind of engine or hull damage repairs.
Dry docks
Neorion Shipyards operate two floating docks at the shipyard for extensive repairs up to 75,000DWT of vessels.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Provisions: Available.
Medical
Vardakeio & Proio General Hospital, 1km.
Crew change
A normal crew change is possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Syros Island National Airport, 2km.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1500hrs.
About Syros Island
updated Jun 2017Where it is
The port of Syros is located on the E side of the island.
The port
The port handles general cargo, passenger cruise and fast ferries. It also provide bunkering service.
Traffic
Approx 26,500 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Syros Island
What are the pilot arrangements at Syros Island?
VHF: Ch 12 Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Syros Island in?
Local time at Syros Island 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 Syros Island?
1025.
Which load line zone is Syros Island in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Syros Island?
Port State Control at Syros Island: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Syros Island?
The UN/LOCODE of Syros Island is GRJSY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Syros Island 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.
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