Nafplion (GRNAF)

Nafplion is an alternative name for Nauplia.

Summer.

Nauplia, or Navplio, is on the SE coast of Greece facing the Gulf of Nauplia.

Draught 5.5m, 6,500DWT.

Outer anchorage: The anchorage lies between NW and W of Akra Panayitsa, approx 6.0nm in depths of 10.0 to 14.0m and the bottom consists of mud or sand. The anchorage is exposed to both S and N winds, but the holding ground is good and vessels ride safely at all times of year although cargo working is sometimes interrupted. Winds from S raise a considerable sea and make boatwork difficult.

From position 37°34.0'N 022°47.3'E the fairway leads ENE passing (with positions given from the head of the mole (37°34.1'N 022°47.6'E)): NNW of the head of the mole. A light (column with gallery on hexagonal hut, green band) is exhibited on the head, and SSE of a lightbuoy (port hand) (0.05nm N) marking the N side of the fairway, then NNW of the head of the pier (0.17nm ENE) and SSE of a buoy (port hand) (0.2nm NE) marking the edge of shallow water in the N part of the harbour. The depth in the entrance fairway is up to 7.0m.

BA 1683, 1031. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

1025.

Berthing and unberthing permitted throughout 24 hours, except for dangerous cargoes.

Not compulsory, but advisable if first visit. Local pilot available by arrangement

Range 0.3m.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

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 & Port: Ch 12, available 24 hours. Tel: +30 27 520 27022 / 22974.

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. Vessel'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. Vessel'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 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.