Volos port NAVIGATION INFORMATION Latitude: 39°22’N Longitude: 022°57’E Time Zone: GMT +2 Max. Draft: 9.75m UNCTAD code: GRVOL PORT DESCRIPTION Location: Volos, or Volo, is located at the head of the Gulf of Pagasitikos on the eastern Greek mainland. General overview: A breakwater, running from the E part of the harbour to its centre, protects vessels at all piers. Harbour is safe and sheltered. The port is on the Greek side of Europe/Middle East seabridge. Approx 3,000m of quays able to take vessels up to 35,000dwt, 200m length with draft of 9.8m. Max size: No length limit. Max ship’s draft up to 9.75m. PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION ETA’s: ETA to be advised through agents 72 and 24 hours prior to arrival, to include the following information: 1. Vessel’s name; 2. Nationality; 3. Callsign; 4. LOA; 5. Draft; 6. Grt; and 7. Information for discharging cargo. Documentation required: The following documentation is required: [Documents] - [Copies] 1. Master’s Health Declaration - 1 2. Crew List - 6 3. Crew Effects Declaration - 3 4. Stores List - 1 5. Cargo Manifest - 1 set 6. Bill of Lading - 1 Radio: Hellas Radio (SVA), Iraklion, Limnos or Corfu Radio can be used for passing messages at long range. The stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. Health regulations: Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio. Customs and immigration: There is an allowance of 1-2 packets of cigarettes per day. One bottle wine/spirit is allowed out of bond. Passports and shore passes are required. Notices of readiness: NOR should be tendered 24 hours in advance, in writing or by cable, according to charter party, but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs. Agency: Agents are compulsory for all vessels. NAVIGATION Port limits: The port limits are defined by the breakwater surrounding the port basin. Sea buoys, fairways and channels: Depth at entrance is 10.67m. From the vicinity of Lat 39°20.5’N, Long 022°57.5’E (approx 1nm SE of the head of the breakwater) the fairway leads WNW and NNW passing (with positions given from the head of the breakwater): SSW of Akra Anavrou (1.1nm ESE). Akra Anavrou light (white metal framework tower) is exhibited on the point; then: NNE of Akra Seskoulo (3.75 cables SSE). Akra Seskoulo light (white metal framework tower on hut) is exhibited 1.5 cables S of the point. A conspicuous ruined white house stands close within the point; then: SSW of the foul patch (1.5 cables SE); then: NNE of Akra Iolkou (2.5 cables SSW), the SW entrance point of the harbour, which is fronted by depths of 5.0m or less extending nearly 0.75 cable offshore; then: SSW and WSW of the head of the breakwater which should be given a berth of approx 1 cable. A light (white metal framework tower on pedestal, green band) is exhibited at the head of the breakwater. Pilot: Compulsory. Pilot station is on VHF ch 6. Pilot embarks at the anchorage by pilot boat. Anchorages: Anchorage is situated 2nm from the port entrance. There is anchorage outside the bar in depths of 9.0-22.0m. Tidal range and flow: Range 0.25m. Dock density: 1025. Weather: Prevailing winds: NE’ly-E’ly-SE’ly. VHF: VHF ch 7, 12. Pilot VHF ch 6. Charts: BA 1571, 1556. Admiralty Pilot NP48. Traffic schemes: Traffic schemes have not been adopted. Tugs: Compulsory. Six tugs are available. Coast guard: Volos Central Port Authority; Pagasitikos Gulf and area is a distance of 10nm from shore. Berthing: Berthing is available throughout 24 hours. BERTHING INFORMATION BERTHS AND CARGO Names/Nos: General cargo/Bulk berths: The Railway pier has 995m of berthing and depths to 9.75m. In the centre of the harbour is a 240m pier with 605m of berthing and depths to 8.23m. The new pier on W side has 980m of berthing and depths to 9.75m. Tanker berths: One pier, operated by Shell, BP and Mobil has 30m of berthing and depth 8.23m. Ro-Ro berths: Facilities available. Facilities: There are 7 shore cranes of 8-27t capacity and 5 mobile cranes of 8-140t capacity. Storage: Grain silo jetty available and storage area includes 11,000sq m of covered space and 60,000sq m open space. All reefer storage is in private hands. Cargo: There are no cargo restrictions or limitations. Barges: Barges are available from a private company. Ballast/slop reception: Available by privately operated road tankers. Security: Ship’s watchman is recommended. Police, tel: 108, VHF ch 12; Fire Service, tel: 199; Ambulance, tel: 166. Cargo documentation: Cargo manifest for Port Police. Cargo clearance by Custom House is needed. GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Repairs: Minor repairs carried out. Docking facilities: Not available. Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available alongside and by barges with previous notice. Bunkering: Available. Provisions: Available. Medical facilities: Public and private hospitals available. Advance notice of required medical attention is required. Transport: Nearest airport: N Anchialou, approx 15km. Nearest railway: In town. Crew change: There are numerous hotels in town. Consuls: France, Germany, Italy and Sweden. Banks: There are 10 Greek Banks available. The local currency is the Drachma. Public holidays: Subject to all Greek National holidays and Dec 6 (St Nicholas’ Day). Working hours: Normally 0700-1400hrs; overtime available on request from 1400-2100hrs. Developments: A pier for specialised container handling is to be developed at the W side of the port. Surveyors: There are independent surveyors for draft surveys, cargo claims, damages and P & I Clubs. Recreation: Passports or Seamen’s books required. Port is within the town limits. Garbage: Private company is available for garbage collection. Officials and visitors: Visitors allowed with permission from Port Police. Fumigation: Private companies can be requested from Piraeus. Pollution: Pollution regulations are in accordance with Marpol 73/78 and National regulations. Port Authority Volos Central Port Authority Harbour Office First Port Pier 38001 Volos Greece Tel: +30 421 32 116 Fax: +30 421 39 641 Tlx: 2821170 Contact: Harbour Master Port Operator: Magnesian Port Organization Main Port Pier Volos Greece Tel: +30 421 23542 Fax: +30 421 31115 Civil Authority: Magnesian Perfecture Policy 125 Iolkou Str Volos Greece Tel: +30 421 70951 Fax: +30 421 32100 Stevedore: Union Volos Stevedors Telonion Square Volos 38334 Greece Tel: +30 421 23452 Fax: +30 421 34869