Zante

1. Zakinthos pilot boarding place Pilot boards37°46.9′N 020°54.6′E

Size limits

LOA 100m, draught 5.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range approx 0.5m.

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour:

From S: If bound for Zante from S, Akra Vasilikos (37°44.0'N 021°00.0'E) should be given a wide berth, then the recommended track leads 310° on Vrak Voidhi (37°49.0'N 020°53.0'E) and open NE of Akra Krioneri passing NW of Ifalos Dhimitris (0.55nm ESE of the main harbour entrance), a shoal with least depth of 1.5m over it, and marked by a pillar lightbuoy on the NE side.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Vessels can find the best anchorage in 12.0-18.0m, mud and sand, NE of the harbour entrance with Akra Krioneri light bearing 336° by 0.9nm.

Prohibited anchorage: Due to submarine cables anchoring is prohibited W of a line, extending from a position on the shore approx 463m N of the root of the N mole. A protecting chain, approx 370m in length, is laid a short distance outside the cables.

Pipeline area: 0.5nm SE of Agios Dionisios quay a submarine pipeline extends 280m from the shore where there is a power station. The outer end of the pipeline is marked by 2 orange buoys and an inner yellow special marker.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 2404. 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: Ship's particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any onboard, with details), health condition and stowaway details (if any).

Communications

Radio: Olympia Radio ("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: Port: Ch 12, 18. Operated 24 hours a day by the Hellenic Coastguard. Tel: +30 2695 028117, Fax: +30 2695 048370, Email [email protected].

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 and cannot be applied for by radio.

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.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Zakynthos General Hospital, 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Zakynthos Airport 'Dionysius Solomus' , 3.7km

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs/1330-1730hrs (Oct16-Apr15); 0800-1200hrs/1400-1800hrs (Apr 16-Oct 15).

Where it is

Zante (also known as Zakinthos) is situated on the E coast of Zante Island, to the W of the Greek mainland.

The port

The port is mainly used by passenger/car ferries and depths are not static due to silting.

Where does the pilot board at Zante?

The pilot boards at Zakinthos pilot boarding place, 37°46.9′N 020°54.6′E.

What time zone is Zante in?

Local time at Zante 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 Zante?

1025.

Which load line zone is Zante in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Zante?

Port State Control at Zante: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zante?

The UN/LOCODE of Zante is GRZTH.

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