Itea (GRITA)

The Port of Itea, located on the coast of Greece, serves as a vital hub for industrial mineral transportation, particularly bauxite. This port is strategically positioned to facilitate the loading and export of bauxite, a key raw material used in aluminium production. The port's infrastructure is tailored to accommodate the specific needs of the mining industry, ensuring efficient operations and timely shipments. In addition to its industrial functions, the Port of Itea boasts a pier that caters to cruise vessels, enhancing the region's appeal as a tourist destination. Adjacent to the commercial activities, the marina at Itea serves recreational vessels, offering a safe haven for yachts and smaller boats. The marina boasts mooring availability for a capacity of 250 vessels.

Summer.

Itea is situated on the northern shore of the Gulf of Corinth, Greece.

Max LOA 210m, beam 26m, draught 10m and 25,041DWT.

Anchorage is accessible in Limin Itea in which a berth is located in depths of 18m. The location is approx 0.3nm SW of the pier in good holding conditions. A designated anchorage area is given for laid up vessels exists in the SW part of Limin Itea. Vessels entering Itea may find that sea room is severely restricted. Additional anchorage is given within Ormos Galaxidhiou. The anchorage is in depths of 22m-26m and is sheltered by a chain of islets and reefs which extends NE across its entrance.

BA 1600, 2405. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

Contact Coastguard on VHF Ch 12.

1025.

9 bollards available ashore at the bauxite terminal.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels and Greek vessels over 500GT; in bad weather the launch will not leave the harbour but vessels can be taken in and anchored (both anchors) by its master. Pilots are called by the ITEA Port Authority via VHF Ch 12 at 2hrs prior to arrival. Masters are inclined to also notify the agents who will then in turn inform the Pilot Station of the vessel's arrival. ..... Lat Long Remark Pilot Boarding 38°25.8'N 022°25.3'E Pilots board 1nm SE of Itea Pier from a boat, black hull with "Pilot" in white letters on both sides, white deckhouse

On approach to the port, numerous islets, rocks and shoals lie in the W part of the gulf. It is recommended that deep-draught vessels should keep clear and not pass through the unmarked passages. There are several outfall pipelines that lie in the vicinity of Itea and may best be seen on the chart.

Range 0.5m.

Available and compulsory. In the event that tugs are not available then berthing assistance will be performed by cargo/launch boats. Note that berthing assistance is also subject to the European Buxite by laws and / or decision of the Management regarding the security of their berths.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Itea is sheltered from all winds except when NE'ly and NW'ly gales blow in winter off the mountains and down the valleys with great force, raising a considerable but short sea, and rendering boat work difficult. The harbour is excessively hot in summer.

ITЙA 38°25.79'N 22°25.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR ITA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Port Authority of Itea contact info VHF Ch 12 Pilots contact info VHF Ch 12 Port Agent contact info VHF Ch 8 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: 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.

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. Master's Declaration for bunkers and cargo onboard. Special forms exist for all documents but apply only to liner vessels. These are delivered onboard on arrival. Documents to be given a minimum four days prior to arrival: ..... 1. Pre Arrival Information Pro Forma ISPS 2. One Crew and Passenger List 3. Expire date of Mandatory Expanded Inspection (Paris Memorandum) 4. CLC Certificate (Certificate of insurance or other Financial Security in Respect of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage) 5. Form No.1, Annex II doc.GARBAGE-WASTE OIL etc. Documents to be given on arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Passenger List 4 3. Ship’s store and Spare List 2 4. Crew effects Declaration List 2 5. Master’s Declaration List 2 6. Photocopy of Tonnage certificate 1 7. Health Declaration 1 8. Ship’s Certificates (date and port of issuing/ date of expire) 2 9. Arrival Report / with ship’s particulars 2 Note: In case that the vessel will call from a Greek Port: Custom's papers (Delotiko) and One photocopy of them with a sailing permission from the previous port.

Vessels are to send an ETA at least 72 and then 24hrs before arrival via agents.

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.