Argostoli (GRARM)

It has two harbours, at opposite sides of a bay, Lixouri to the W and Argostoli to the E, connected by ferry. Together they constitute a single port. Good holding ground in deep water but operations may cease in Lixouri during S and E gales. Minimal warehousing; vessels usually load part cargo at Argostoli before filling at Lixouri, but those discharging may require lighterage. Argostoli is a small commercial harbour with facilities for handling bulk and liquid cargoes.

Summer.

Argostoli is situated on the SW shore of Ormos Argostoliou.

No restrictions on size at anchorage.

Anchorage is available approx 0.3nm NNW of a light beacon (metal framework tower, elevation 5m) (approx 1nm ESE of Akra Ayion Theodhoron Light). Moderate size vessels may anchor nearer the E shore. In strong S winds, anchorage under the lee of Akra Ayion Theodhoron is recommended. Care should be taken not to anchor near the submarine power cables, which extend across the entrance to Ormos Argostoliou. For Lixouri, anchorage for vessels unable to enter the harbour is situated 0.3nm NE of the entrance in 13.0-18.0m, mud.

None.

BA 203, 2402. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

None.

Range 0.3m.

ARGOSTOLНON, NНSOS KEFALLINНA 38°10.90'N 20°29.46'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR ARM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Olympia Radio ("SVA") receives distress or urgent messages and public communication (working channel). Watch frequencies VHF/FM, 2182kHz and HF/D.S.C 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. VHF: Port Police Ch 12 or 18 throughout 24 hours.

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 1 carton of cigarettes each. Immigration: Port police issue crew passes, ask on arrival. For EU nationals there are no Immigration procedures. There are special regulations for nationals of countries such as Czech Republic, Israel, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, Arab 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.

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 ETAs to be sent to the vessel's agent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. 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.