Milos Island (GRMLO)

Milos Island has a large, deep bay with good anchoring ground which may be considered safe in all but the strongest S'ly winds. The port itself is made up of the harbour area, Adamas and Voudhia Bay. Cargoes are mainly volcanic mineral ores for export and ferry services are carried out to Peiraias and Kamarai.

Summer.

Milos Island is situated approx 87nm SSE of Athens.

Max LOA 199.9m, bream 32m, draught 10.9m, 39,880DWT.

Anchorage may be obtained as convenient in depths from 18.0-45m, mud; the further offshore, the better the holding ground. It is usual to anchor near the head of the bay, E of a line drawn 180° from Akra Bombardha Light. Depths decrease rapidly, and if the anchor is in a depth of 37m the vessel's stern, when swung inshore and lying to a good scope of cable, will be in a depth of approx 22m. The bottom is soft mud and the holding is good. During S to SW winds vessels should anchor near the S shore of the bay where the bottom is sand. Anchor berths: Off Adamas: Recommended berths are as follows: In a depth of approx 46m with the church bearing 338° distant 0.7nm, on the alignment 296° of Akra Bombardha, Akra Kalamaria and the summit of Nisis Andimilos. In a depth of 27.0m with the church bearing 324° distant 0.5nm. In a depth of 15.0m with the church bearing 327° distant 0.275nm. Off Mikobar Jetty: In a depth of approx 25m with the head of the jetty bearing 037° distant 0.45nm. Ormos Rivari: 36°42.7'N 024°24.3'E. In a depth of 20.0m, mud, good holding, with the prominent chapel bearing 130° distant 0.35nm. Further offshore the depths increase rapidly.

From the vicinity of 36°48.0'N 024°20.0'E the fairway leads SE passing (with positions given from Nisidhes Akradia Light (36°47.0'N 024°24.0'E)). SE of Nisidhes Akradia, two rocky islets lying 0.1nm apart. Nisidhes Akradia Light (square tower and dwelling, 7.0m in height) is exhibited from the NW side of the W islet. A bank with a depth over it of 25.0m lies about 0.6nm NNW of the light. Then: NE of Akra Vani (2.5nm SW), the SW entrance point of the bay; then: SW of Akra Lakida (1nm ESE), the NE entrance point of the bay; then: SW of Vrachos Monopetro (1.24nm SE), a remarkable bold rock 5.0m in height; then: SE of Akra Fourkovouni (1.75nm SSE), a promontory fronted by rocks lying up to 0.1nm offshore, the NE entrance point of the inner part of the bay; then: NE of Akra Kalamaria (2.5nm S), a prominent projection forming the SW entrance point of the inner part of the bay. A wreck with a depth over it of 21.5m lies 0.4nm NW of point; then: SW of Akra Bomparda (36°43.0'N 024°26.0'E), a light coloured bluff headland. Akra Bomparda Light (white house, 4.0m in height) is exhibited from the headland and is clearly visible from all directions.

BA 1539, 1037. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

Contact the Port Authority.

1025.

Voudhia Bay: It is usual to approach the berth on a NW heading, let go the starboard anchor and secure port side to berthing dolphins with lines to four offshore lit mooring buoys and to three mooring posts on the shore. When in position, vessels lie about 2.0m off the dolphins. The line of the berth is 055°/235°. A shoal with a depth over it of 1.2m lies about 0.35nm E of the berth.

Available, arrangements made via agent. Adamas: Vessel requiring a pilot should make contact with Harbour Control. Health authorities require ETA 24 hours in advance. Messages can be sent through Athinai Radio. Note: Harbour Radio is operated by the Hellenic Coast Guard. Voudhia Bay: Contact terminal on VHF Ch 10 for pilot arrangement and general information.

Port limits are from position 36°43.5'N 024°26.7'E.

Nisis Andimilos Light 36°47.0'N 024°13.0'E; Nisidhis Akradhia Light 36°47.0'N 024°24.0'E.

Dangers to be avoided: Positioned from Akra Bomparda Light: Foul area (submerged obstruction) etending 0.45nm ENE. Patch with a depth over it of 6.8m (075°, 0.35nm). Patch with a depth over it of 9.9m (098°, 0.25nm). Foul area (105°, 1.1nm). Wreck with a depth over it of 21.0m (117°, 1.3nm). Foul patch (120°, 0.9nm). Submarine pipeline, extending 180m offshore from a power station, marked at its seaward end by a buoy (special) (120°, 1.75nm). Wreck with a depth over it of 30m (118°, 0.45nm).

Range 0.3m. A strong SW-going current flows past the entrance of Ormos Milou during N winds. The strength of the current is reduced by SW winds.

Vichos tugs available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly. During the summer, autumn and winter N winds prevail. The N wind in summer is sufficiently strong during the day to make deck work in the anchorage difficult, but abates at night. In spring, winds from S to SW are prevalent; these sometimes blow very strongly causing gusty conditions in the bay.

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: Adhamas: Harbour Control Ch 12, 19, throughout 24 hours. Voudhia Terminal: Ch 10 from 0700-1500hrs LT.

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.

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.