Moni (CYMOI)

The port comprises one offshore CBM berth in an open roadstead which handles heavy fuel oil to the EAC power station. The berth has a sandy bottom. Facilities available include fresh provisions and a light machine shop.

Summer.

The port of Moni is located on the southern coast of Cyprus, midway between Limassol and Vassiliko.

Anchorage: LOA 225m, draught 12.2m.

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

Marine Police on VHF Ch 16.

1025.

A mooring boat is available.

Compulsory for tanker berthing. Vessels may leave the berth without a pilot. Pilot available through the Harbour Master at Limassol. Tel: +357 5 819200, Fax: +357 5 365597. Prior notice is required.

The territorial waters of Cyprus contained within the meridian of 033°10'E and 033°13'E on Admiralty Chart No 850.

Berthing is permitted in daylight only, weather permitting, unberthing can take place at any time.

Range 0.6m.

Tugs are available (1 x 1350hp, 2 x 3500hp), from the port of Limassol, prior notice is required.

In summer months the wind direction is W'ly and E'ly during winter.

Vessels can pass messages through Cyprus Radio which works throughout 24 hours. VHF: Port: Ch 16, Pilot Ch 10.

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.

..... Copies Required by the Cyprus Port Authority: 1. International Tonnage Certificate 1 2. Certificate of Registry 1 Required by Customs and Immigration: 1. Cargo Manifest 1 2. Crew List 3 3. Dangerous Cargo List 1 Additional special forms are required by the Health and Immigration authorities which are presented and completed on arrival.

Initial ETA is required to be sent to the vessel's agent 72 hours prior to arrival with a further ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. The message should include the vessel's name and callsign, nationality, estimated date and time of arrival, vessel's dimension, nature of cargo on board the vessel for discharge and in transit and/or cargo to be loaded.

The Cyprus flag and Interco "Q" flag are required.

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

Free pratique is granted either at Limassol anchorage or alongside the quay between 0600-2100hrs. In an emergency pratique can be granted at any time. Free pratique may not be requested by radio. The port has no special health requirements except in the case of epidemic disease. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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.