Vassiliko

Size limits

Max LOA 250m, draught 12.4m, Beam 44m, 113848DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

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

Approach

The port is dredged to 9.0m and the approach channel 10.0m which is marked by two buoys. From a position approx 0.5nm SE from port entrance, the line of bearing 295° close to "B1" and "B2" buoys, then 275° into port.

Port limits

That part of the coastline and the territorial waters of Cyprus contained within a line drawn 162° respectively from the mouth of the Maroni River from Cape Dolos to the limit of territorial waters.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage is located 0.8nm S of the main breakwater in depths of 30m.

Restrictions

Tankers, gas carriers and ships carrying dangerous cargo are not permitted to enter the port without the special permission of the Port Manager. Berthing is by daylight only but unberthing is available throughout 24 hours.

Tugs

There are tugs available from Larnaca, subject to 12 hours notice.

Charts and publications

BA 849, 850. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours to the Port Authority prior to arrival.

The message should include the vessel's name and callsign, nationality, length, draught, GT and NT, estimated date and time of arrival, nature of cargo on board the vessel for discharge and in transit and/or cargo to be loaded.

Communications

Vessels can pass messages through Cyprus Radio which works throughout 24 hours.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 08.

Cement Terminal: Tel: +357 2484 5555, Fax: +357 2433 2651. Email: [email protected].

Power Station: Tel: +357 2420 7000, Fax: +357 2420 7009, Email: [email protected].

VTTV Terminal: Tel: +357 2425 7500, Fax: +357 2433 3299, Email: [email protected].

Marine Police: Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

NOR is tendered in accordance with the agreement made between carriers/shippers/charterers but in case such agreement is not available then NOR is tendered to the ship's agent whilst the vessel is receiving free pratique.

Documents

Additional special forms are required by the Health and Immigration authorities which are presented and completed on arrival.

Health

Free pratique is granted either at anchor or alongside a quay between 0600-2100hrs. In an emergency pratique can be granted at any time. Free pratique may not be requested by radio. The port has no special health requirements except in the case of epidemic disease.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For officers 2 bottles of spirits and 400 cigarettes are allowed for a period of 4/5 days. For crew the allowance is 1 bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes. If a vessel stays for more than 4/5 days the Master may apply to the authorities requesting an extra allowance which is usually granted.

For non compliance there is a penalty of 3 times the value of the products and any excess quantity found is confiscated.

Immigration: For landing of crew/passengers the Immigration authorities issue landing cards which are valid for disembarkation, embarkation and transit.

There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except for those who will remain in Cyprus for repatriation purposes. Those being repatriated must be in possession of tickets for onward travel prior to the vessel's departure.

Flags

All vessels must display the Cypriot flag and Interco "Q" flag.

Notices and regulations

Usually all lashing and unlashing of cargo as well as opening and closing of hatches is undertaken by the vessel's crew.

Note that Famagusta as well as Kyrenia and Karavostasi are occupied by the Turkish invading forces and have been declared by the Cyprus government as closed and prohibited to all vessels (cargo and passenger) since Oct 1974.

As a consequence agents are unable to undertake any operations at these ports until further notice.

It should also be noted that any vessel which proceeds to the above named ports and later proceeds to other Cypriot ports free from the above measures, such as Limassol and Larnaca, the authorities will take legal proceedings against the Master and owners of such vessels and a large fine will be imposed.

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: Department of Merchant Shipping, Ministry of Communications and Public Work

Position: Head of Department

Address: PO Box 56193, CY-3305 Limassol, Cyprus.

Tel: +357 25 848100.

Fax: +357 25 848200.

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 2004 MERSHIPCY.

Website: http://www.shipping.gov.cy

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)

Cyprus has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Cyprus flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.

Repairs

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Dry docks

There are no drydock facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available through chandlers.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Limassol General Hospital, 40km. Three hours notice prior to arrival is required for any medical assistance.

Transport

Nearest airport: Larnaca International Airport, 40km.

Airport facilities: International services including daily flights to Europe and the Middle East.

Working hours

Port office hours, Mon-Fri 0800-1600hrs and Sat 0800-1200hrs. However, port working is normally continuous.

Where it is

Vassiliko port is located on the S coast of Cyprus 15nm ENE of Limassol.

The port

The port is a small industrial harbour which falls under the control of the Cyprus Ports Authority and is operated by the Vassiliko Cement Works Ltd.

The port mainly handles exports of clinker, cement, gypsum, imports include coal, chemicals and petcoke.

Traffic

Approx 1,435,000t of cargo and 271 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Vassiliko?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels, and is available from Larnaca.

What time zone is Vassiliko in?

Local time at Vassiliko 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 Vassiliko?

The deepest berth listed is at Vassolikos Oil Terminal - VTTV: 12.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Vassiliko?

1025.

Which load line zone is Vassiliko in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Vassiliko?

Port State Control at Vassiliko: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vassiliko?

The UN/LOCODE of Vassiliko is CYVAS.

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