Agia Marina (GRAGM)

The port itself is a small harbour protected by 2 dog-legged moles each having a total length of approx 80m. The narrow entrance channel lies to the S of the harbour. There is an ore terminal close SW of the town and Molos Pier (38°50.0'N 22° 38.8'E) to the N of the town. The Ore Terminal consists of a number of piers fronting Agia Marina.

Summer.

Agia Marina (Ayia Marina) is located at the western end of Maliakos Kolpos approx 2nm SW of Stylis.

Anchorage in depths from 18.0-27.0m may be obtained as convenient in the W part of Maliakos Kolpos. The usual anchorage is off Agia Marina in a depth of 20.0m, thick yellow mud, excellent holding. A prohibited anchorage area lies within 0.3nm of a submarine pipeline laid from Akra Khiliomili to the coast approx 2nm NE.

The fairway of the W part of Maliakos Kolpos leads from the vicinity of 38° 50.0'N 22°46.0'E to the head of the gulf approx 10nm WNW. From the vicinity of 38°50.0'N 022°46.0'E the fairway leads NW and WNW passing, with positions given from Akra Khiliomili Lighthouse (38°51.0'N 022° 42.0'E): SW of Akra Dhrepanon (3nm ENE), a low sandy point. Akra Dhrepanon Lighthouse (metal framework tower on a pedestal) is exhibited on the point. Then NNE of Akra Khiliomili, a low rugged point fronted by shoal depths extending approx 0.1nm N. Akra Khiliomili Lighthouse is exhibited on the point. Then SSW of Akra Karavofanaro (1.5nm N), a low point. Then SSW of shoal water extending as much as 1nm S of Stylis (38°55.0'N 022° 37.0'E). Then NNE of a spit which dries (38°51.7'N 022°35.4'E) extending for approx 1nm NE of the mouth of Potamos Sperkhios. Depths of 11.0m exist close off the extremity of the spit.

BA 1556. Admiralty Pilot NP48.

For Agia Marina Ore Terminal pilots board off Stylis, 0.5nm S of Nisos Kaloyiros.

Akra Khiliomili Lighthouse in 38°51.0'N 022°42.0'E. A conspicuous building in 38°54.6'N 022°37.8'E.

Tidal streams flow into and out of Maliakos Kolpos at rates from 1.5-2.0kn.

Available.

Olympia Radio ("SVA") receives distress or urgent messages and public communication (working channel). Watch frequencies VHF/FM, 2182kHz and HF/DSC as follows: MF 2187.5kHz. HF 4207.5kHz, 6312kHz, 8414.5kHz, 12577kHz, 16804.5kHz. Heraklio, Limnos and Corfu Radio for general watch calling frequencies. The stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible.

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 1 carton of cigarettes each. Immigration: Authorities issue crew passes. For EU nationals there are no Immigration procedures. There are special regulations for nationals of countries such as Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovakia and South American countries.Crew being repatriated to non European countries must have a ticket which the agent must show to the authorities, agent's guarantees are requested by various authorities.

The following documentation is required: Port authorities (one copy of each): ..... 1. Ship's particulars 2. Training certificates 3. Master's Health Declaration 4. Master's Declaration concerning disposal of any slops and bunkers, if any. 5. RLM Form (state form) declaring all crew onboard on arrival 6. No Stowaways declaration 7. Load Line Certificate. Customs authorities (two copies of each): 1. Ship's Stores List Declaration 2. Officer's and Crew's Personal Effects Declaration 3. Master's Declaration that all electrical items, not sealed, and other goods will remain onboard. 4. Masters Declaration for bunkers and cargo onboard. Special forms exist for all documents but apply only to liner vessels. These are delivered onboard on arrival.

Initial ETA to be sent to vessel's agent on departure from last port. Additional ETA's to be sent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival to the vessel's agent. One hour prior to arrival, port authorities, pilot and agents should be contacted by VHF giving exact time of arrival. The ETA message should include: Ship's particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any onboard, with details), health condition and stowaway details (if any).

Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio.

Can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.