Preveza (GRPVK)

The port handles dry bulk and general cargo.

Summer.

Preveza is close to the seaward entrance of the Amvrakikos Gulf in western Greece, facing the Ionian Sea.

Draught 9.4m.

Outer anchorage: Vessels can anchor outside Stenon Prevezis, about 2.25nm.WSW of Fort Aktion in a depth of approx 20.0m mud. Inner anchorage: Anchorage is available in Ormos Prevezis about 0.25nm WSW of Akra Akri Light structure, in a depth of about 12.0m. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in an area between Akra Paliosaraga and Fort Aktion where submarine cables are laid.

Depths in approach channel to 9.0m. Directions: Leading Lights: Front light (yellow triangle, apex up, on roof of house) (38°56.7'N 020°45.7'E) close S of Fort Aktion. Rear light (yellow triangle, apex down, on tower on white square hut, 6m in height) () (338m ENE of front beacon). The alignment (066°) of these lights leads over the bar through Diavlos Alexandrou Chrysanthi, 60m in width, passing between 4 pairs of lightbuoys. Then the channel, approx 0.125nm in width the banks, leads NNE passing (with positions from Fort Aktion (38°56.8'N 020°45.7'E): WNW of front leading light, then: WNW of Fort Aktion, then: ESE of a lightbuoy (port hand) (0.2nm NNW), marking the edge coastal bank, this buoy has been moved 40m NE from its charted position. A submarine pipelilne, power cables and road tunnel cross the channel from Fort Aktion close SSW of this buoy, then: ESE of Akra Paliosaraga (0.3nm NW), noting Paliosaraga Battery lies approximately 65m N. Then the track leads N into Ormos Previzis, from which the harbour can at Preveza can be accessed directly. A bank with depths of less than 9.0m extends nearly 0.2nm in places from the E shore of the bay. The bar consists of coarse sand, gravel and weed and is covered with small knolls of a darker shade than the bottom between them. Being shallower, these are always visible when the sea is calm.

BA 203, 2405. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Coastguard station is open throughout 24 hours and communicates using Ch 12.

1025.

Sailing vessels can moor anywhere there is space available. For larger vessels, port employees are available assist with mooring.

Pilotage is not compulsory. Vessels should contact Harbour Master before entering or leaving the strait. Pilotage is available privately.

Light (tower on white round hut, green band, 5.0m in height), exhibited from the SW corner of the E mole. Light (metal framework with gallery and red band) exhibited from the head of the W mole.

Range 0.3m.

There is 1 tug "Panagiathnou" receiving messages on VHF Ch 12.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

PRЙVEZA 38°57.48'N 20°45.35'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR PVK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Olympia Radio, VHF Ch 16 ("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: Ch 12 and 18. Pilots, Ch 12. Weather forecasts are available on Ch 02.

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

All sailing vessels whose flags are within EU, require documents provided by the Port Police. Non EU sailing vessels require a transit log from Customs.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.

NOR can be tendered anytime but will only be accepted between 0800-1700hrs.