Drepano Riou (GRDRE)

The port consists of one terminal that handles mainly cement in bulk/bags and raw materials and is privately owned and operated by Titan Cement S.A.

Summer.

Drepano is situated on the North Coast of Peloponnisos, 160Km W of Athens.

LOA 199.98m, beam 32.26m, draught 10.9m, 63,505DWT.

Approx. 1,900,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is located at the head of the bay SW of the fortress of Ayiou Yeoryiou in depths from 13.0-22.0m, good holding ground, with Nisis Volios Light bearing not more than 032°. An inner anchorage extends approx 0.2nm N of a submerged mole on the W side of the entrance to Dhioriga Levkadhos abreast Nisi Volios in depths from 4.0-5.5m. Anchorage is also available in several small bays on the W side of the port.

The port of Drepano is entered between Ak Kefali and Akra Mayemenos, (approx 1.75nm WSW), Dhioriga Levkadhos, leads N from the head of the bay. When approaching the entrance to the bay care is necessary to avoid Ifalos Miaouli, (0.5nm SE of Ak Kefali).

BA 189, 1676. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Pilots are provided by Patras Harbour Authority. Pilots board off the berths.

Nisis Kefali, 38°48'N 020°44'E, height 5m, on which stands a light.

No night restrictions for berthing/unberthing up to 1,500DWT.

Tugs are provided by Patras Harbour Authority.

VHF: Port and Pilots: Ch 12. Tugs: Ch 13. VTS/bridges: Ch 14, all available throughout 24 hours. Tel: +30 2610 964123 Fax: +30 2610 964102

..... Documents 1. Ship's Particulars 2. Passenger List 3. Stores List 4. Bond Stores List 5. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 6. Vaccination List 7. Nil Stowaways/animal/arms/ammunition 8. Medical Store List/Narcotics 9. Cargo Manifest/Stowage plan 10. Cargo Gear Certificates

ETA should be sent to the port authorities and pilots 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.