Kalamata (GRKLX)

A mole runs alongside the shore for 300m, ending in a breakwater, 920m in length which is then surrounded by another breakwater, 400m in length. There is a CBM offshore for the discharge of gasoline (closed).

Summer.

The port of Kalamata is located at the NE head of Messiniakos Kolpos, in southern Greece.

LOA 200m, draught 8.5m, 20,000DWT.

Approx 80,000t of cargo handled annually.

Temporary anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 22 - 40m, sand and mud, good holding ground, SE and S of main harbour.

Depth at entrance is 10.0m with 180m width.

BA 2404, 1092. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

1025.

Caution: North Quay, running W from the root of the mole has a projecting ledge approx 0.5m below the surface and the use of large fenders are advised when berthed alongside. It is also customary for vessels to berth stern to this quay. Contact Harbour Master for berthing information.

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and Greek vessels of more than 500GT. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch12 or 18 and board approx. 0.4nm SE of the breakwater Red Light. Vessels should send ETA and draught 48hrs in advance.

A light is exhibited from the head of the mole. Lights are also exhibited from the heads of the E and W breakwaters.

Range 0.3m.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

KALAMБTA, PELOPУNNISOS 37°01.30'N 22°07.18'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR KLX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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. VHF: Pilots, Ch 12; Harbour Radio, Ch 12 and 18. Note: Port Radio is operated by the Hellenic Coast Guard.

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. 8. Vessel's Certificates 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.

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: Vessel's particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any onboard, with details), health conditions and stowaway details (if any).

Quarantine: Port health authorities require the following information on arrival of a vessel from a non-Greek or W European port: ..... 1. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 2. Vaccination List 3. Health Declaration.

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