Akrotiri (CYAKT)

RAF Akrotiri Mole is a military port with restricted access for MOD or associated vessels only. Commercial traffic is not permitted without the written authority of the Station Commander. The harbour consists of a basin enclosed by outer and inner rock arms with an entrance to the N. A light on a framework tower is exhibited at the roundhead of the outer arm and similarly on the inner arm head. The port can provide Ro-Ro facilities for MOD or trade shipping transiting the Eastern Mediterranean and offshore CBM fuel tanker facilities.

Summer.

Akrotiri Harbour (Akrotiri Mole) is located on the SE of the Akrotiri peninsula within Sovereign Base Area (SBA) waters, about 5nm S of Limassol and 0.3nm NW of Cape Gata.

Off shore: Max LOA 195m, draught 12m.

Approx 10 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage in depths of from 20 to 25m may be obtained 0.4nm off the outer dolphin of the Ro-Ro Terminal, subject to prior approval 24 hours in advance. Caution: An outfall extends seaward for 0.4nm NNE from a position on the shore 0.9nm NNW of Cape Gata.

The approach course of 176°, is marked by leading beacons standing near the root of the mole.

BA 849, 850,852, 8052, 2074. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

Mooring at the tanker facility (whilst not in use) is prohibited unless prior approval has been granted 24 hours in advance.

Compulsory for vessels proceeding to Offshore Tanker berth and Ro-Ro facilities. Vessels should obtain a pilot from Limassol.

The port is identified by two special marks, which have no top marks and show the lights F Y 4s. They are situated 0.3nm NNE and 0.6nm NNW of Cape Gata respectively and identify the seaward limit of the harbour. The area within the harbour limits is restricted and fishing is prohibited. The special mark positions are: North: 34°34.26'N 033°02.33'E South: 34°34.63'N 033°01.97'E

A pillar (white with yellow bands) stands on the coast 3.5nm NNW of Cape Gata. A watchtower in position 34°34'N 033°01.6'E. Four radio masts, marked by red lights, stand 0.7nm farther N.

Vessels leaving the harbour have priority over those entering. A maximum speed of 4kts is to be observed within the port limits and harbour area. Vessels leaving high wash at 4kts must reduce their speed.

Range 0.4m (springs), 0.2m (neaps).

Required for Offshore Tanker berth and Ro-Ro Terminal.

AKROTIRI 34°34.32'N 33°01.98'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CY AKT For setails see: LIMASSOL PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Approval for entry must be authorised through: The Station Commander, RAF Akrotiri, BFPO 57. Tel: +357 25 276201, Fax: +357 25 276463. Upon approval from the Station Commander the day to day operational control is passed to Troop Commander, 417 Maritime Troop. Movements within SBA waters and use of port facilities must be directed to: Tel: +357 25 276983, Fax: +357 25 278509. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 74. Callsign 'Akrotiri Ops', 0700-1630hrs (Mon) 0700-1315hrs (Tue-Fri). Operations: Ch 16, 29, 72, 73. Callsign 'Cyprus Ops', available 24 hours.

H M Customs and Excise operate within SBA.

Vessel's ETA is required 24 and 2 hours in advance prior to arrival.

Regulations concerning entry: Access is restricted; commercial traffic is not permitted without the written authority of the Station Commander of RAF Akrotiri.