ELEUSIS PORT PORT DESCRIPTION Location: Eleusis is located on the Saronikos Gulf towards the SE of the mainland, 24km from Piraeus. General overview: The port accommodates vessels with up to 3.6m draft for entering the old port. E of the old port at a distance of approx 300m there is a quay 300m length and 80m width. For the first 145m of the quay, vessels with up to 7.3m draft can be berthed and for the remainder vessels of 10m draft can berth. Distance between the old and new harbours is 345m, depth 7.3m. Exports include cement, oil-based paints, soap, wine, resin and olive oil. Imports consist of general goods. Load Line zone: Summer. NAVIGATION INFORMATION Port limits: The port of Eleusis lies N of a line drawn: From the E head of Kolpos Elevsinas (38°01'N  023°36'E) WSW to Akra Petra Kaloyirou (38°00'N  023°31'E) then WSW through the N part of Nisos Salamina to Akra Karas (37°57'N  023°25'E) then SSW to Nisis Kanakia (37°54'N  023°24'E) then NW to the head of Kolpos Megaron (37°58'N  023°15'E). Pilot: Compulsory. Vessels bound to E take a pilot at the station in Piraeus roads. Passage between Perama and Salamis Strait is normally prohibited (military zone). Anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained off Eleusis in depths from 12-20m, mud. A recommended berth in a depth of 13m is with the head of the pier bearing 097° distant 0.2nm. Eleusis Bauxite Mines SA own an anchorage with buoys for loading. Tidal range and flow: Nil. Dock density: 1025. Weather: Prevailing winds: W'ly. Principal navigation aids: Ormos Tourkolimano Light (white hexagonal concrete building with column and gallery, red band) (38°02.0'N  023°30.6'E), exhibited at the head of No 2 Jetty. Charts: BA 1513, 1598. Admiralty Pilot NP48. Restrictions: Passage is only permitted during daylight. Tugs: Compulsory for vessels 120m length (day) and 75m length (night) for passing Salamis Strait, a military zone. BERTH AND CARGO Names/Nos: General cargo/Bulk berths: Bulk ore berth, length 180m, width 15m, with depth alongside of 9.1m, operated by Chaligourgiki SA. Equipped with 4 x 10t cranes. Tanker berths: Petrola Hellas SA Refinery situated 2.7km W of main port with 3 piers:                                    Length (m) Width (m) Petrola Hellas No 1    247 14.2 Petrola Hellas No 2   511  31.0 Petrola Hellas No 3  369   30.0 Vessels up to 9.75 metres draft can be berthed at either side of pier.                                             Length (m) Width (m) Depth (m) Mobil Oil                                550            -             13.0 Hellenic Aspropyrgos Refinery  93           12.7          8.5 Hellenic Ore Pier                    700           30.0         12.1 Mamidakis                              40               5.0          8.2 Texaco                                   90               6.0          4.8 Petrogas Liquefied Gas Terminal 58           5.0          4.8 The Mobil Oil pier is situated at Skaramanga in position 38°01.21'N  023°35.35'E, opposite Koumoundourou Lake, and the Petrogas Liquefied Gas Terminal is situated 6km E of the main port. Facilities: The 640m length quay wall is equipped with 1 x 40t and 2 x 15t cranes. The 200m length transversal jetty is equipped with a 15t crane. One shipbuilding berth for vessels up to 150,000t equipped with a 400t portal crane. Ballast/slop reception: Available. GENERAL Repairs: Available. Docking facilities: There are three floating docks: No 1: 162m x 24m x 6.5m, accommodating 20,000dwt; No 2: 227m x35m x 8.0m, accommodating 50,000dwt; No 3: 252m x 41m x 9.7m, accommodating 115,000dwt. The 640m long quay wall is equipped with 1 x 40t and 2 x 15t cranes. The 200m long transversal jetty is equipped with a 15t crane. One shipbuilding berth for vessels up to 150,000t, equipped with a 400t portal crane. Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available. Bunkering: Available from land installations and floating tankers. Stores: Available. Medical facilities: Available. Transport: Nearest airport: Athens, 12km. Public holidays: Subject to Greek national holidays plus Apr 23 and Nov 8. Working hours: Normally 0800-1700hrs.