Larnaca (CYLCA)

Larnaca (Larnarka) is situated on the W side of Larnaca Bay. The port is sheltered by two breakwaters. The anchorage is an open roadstead with no draught limitation. Cargo handled includes containers, timber, iron, Ro-Ro, break bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk and homogenous cargo.

Summer.

Larnaca is situated on the S coast of Cyprus.

Harbour: LOA 232.38m, draught 11.4m, beam 36.5m, 74,432DWT. Off shore: LOA 215m, 12.8m, 65,000DWT.

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo (including 108,000t of Iron ore and 70,900t of Grain), 227TEU, 700 vessels and 26,000 passengers are handled annually.

The anchorage off Larnaca is safe for well found vessels throughout the year, although the holding ground is reported to be poor. During SE gales a short sea and heavy swell run into the bay. Gales from NE and SW also cause swell, that from SW being the most troublesome. Gales from SE and S usually veer SW and if the vessel drags, it is in a direction parallel to the shore. Cargo and passenger vessels should anchor S of a line drawn 090° from the head of the S Breakwater of the main harbour, (34°55.3'N 033°38.8'E). Tankers awaiting a berth should anchor N of parallel 34°56'N. Prohibited areas: Anchoring is prohibited in 0.1nm landing area extending from 0.8nm, 2.5nm S of the main harbour, up to 2.25nm offshore. Anchoring is also prohibited in the approach to the main harbour, up to 1.5nm offshore. Cargo and passenger vessels should anchor S of a line drawn 090° from the head of the S Breakwater of the main harbour and N of a line drawn 090° from Marina South Breakwater, 34°55.3'N 033°39.6'E.

Larnaca main harbour is approached from E and entered through a channel dredged to 13.0m, over a width of 160m, draught 11.4m. The channel leads into the harbour where there is a turning area dredged to 12.0m. Directions for approaching Larnaca are as follows: Approaching from the W, round Cape Kiti at a distance of not less than 1.5nm and give the coast to the N a berth of similar distance until abeam the anchorage or harbour. Note that the shoal water off Dades Point lies within the white sector 270°-005° of the light at the head of the S breakwater of the Main Harbour. Approaching from the E, note that inshore of the 40m line the bottom rises steeply. Directions for entering the harbour: From a position approx 0.5nm ENE of the harbour entrance, the line of bearing 242° of the harbour entrance leads WSW passing (with positions given from the head of S Breakwater): Close SSE of Fairway Lightbuoy 0.3nm NE, which marks the entrance to the approach channel then: NNW of the head of S Breakwater and SSE of a buoy 0.075nm NNW, which marks the NNW side of the channel, then SSE of the head of N Breakwater.

BA 848, 851, 2074, Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1025.

Berthing space is decided at 1100hrs, there are usually no delays. Berthing is allocated according to the sequence of arrival. Priority is granted to passenger vessels, containers and Ro-Ro vessels according to the cargo they carry.

Pilotage is compulsory, however special permission is required for not using a pilot when entering harbour or berthing at the offshore tanker berths. Vessels are berthed daylight only but may unberth throughout 24 hours. The pilot station is 1nm SE of the breakwater. Pilot boards in Larnaca Roads. The Master must give 24 hours notice of ETA. Note: Pilotage also provided for Dhekelia 'A' and 'B' Power Station Terminals. Larnaca Pilots can be contacted via VHF Ch 14, Tel: +357 4 635405, Fax: +357 4 635630.

That part of the coastline and the territorial waters of Cyprus, contained within a line drawn 089° to the high seas from Livadhia Church Belfry and a line drawn 089° from the Mosque (Hala Sultan Tekke).

Larnaca Marina S Breakwater Light (orange mast) (34°55'N 033°39'E). The following is conspicuous when approaching Larnaca: The masts of 2 gantry cranes situated in the port and a flare stack situated NW of the town, (Cyprus refinery).

Tankers, gas carriers and vessels carrying dangerous cargo are not permitted to enter port without special permission from the Port Manager, berthing at mooring buoys takes place only in daylight. Berthing is carried out from 0600hrs, vessels can unberth and leave harbour at any time. Cargo vessels are allowed to berth during the night provided that berth space is available and vessels operate immediately.

Range 0.6m.

Tugs are available and should be ordered through the agent: 1 x 650hp, 1 x 750hp, 1 x 620hp, 1 x 1320hp, 1 x 3500hp.

Prevailing winds: E'ly (winter), WSW'ly (summer).

LARNACA 34°55.61'N 33°38.82'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CY LCA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/24 Department of Lands and Surveys correspondence, (RSDRA2023000346361), 04/24

Cables can be sent through "Cyprus Radio", callsign "5BA". Port Control: VHF: Ch 14, 16. Telephone: +357 24 815225, Fax: +357 24 635630 Email: laport@cpa.gov.cy Port Authority contact: Telephone: +357 22 817200 Fax: +357 22 765420 E-mail: cpa@cpa.gov.cy Website: www.cpa.gov.cy Pilots contact: VHF: Ch 14. Mobile police: Ch 16, 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

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.

..... Document Copies 1. Arrival Declaration 1 2. Crew List 5 3. Passenger List 5 4. Transit Passenger List 5 5. Fire Arms Declaration 2 6. Dangerous Cargo List (IMO) 1 7. Ship Stores Declaration 2 8. Declaration signed by each member of crew stating dutiable goods in their possession 1 9. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 10. Entry Outward and Clearance 2 11. Port and Marine Police Form 1 12. Mail List 1 Additional special forms are required by the Health and Immigration authorities which are presented and completed on arrival.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

The Cyprus flag and "Q" flag are required.

Usually all lashing and unlashing of cargo as well as opening and closing of hatches is undertaken by the lashing gang. Famagusta, Kyrenia and Karavostasi are occupied by the Turkish invasion and have been declared closed and prohibited to all vessels, (cargo and passenger), by the Cyprus Government since Oct 1974. As a consequence agents are unable to undertake any operations at these ports until further notice. It should be noted that the authorities will take legal proceedings against any vessel that proceeds to the above named ports and later proceeds to other Cypriot port free from the above measures, such as Limassol and Larnaca and a large fine will be imposed.

Medical requirements should be sent 3 hours prior to arrival. Pratique is granted either before or after berthing as appropriate.

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.