Thessaloniki (GRSKG)

Salonica is an alternative name for Thessaloniki.

Summer.

Thessaloniki, previously known as Salonica, is located on the NW shore of the Thermaicos Gulf, Greece.

Max Harbour: LOA 334.96m, beam 48.2m, draught 12m and 115,019DWT. Max Offshore: LOA 340m, BCM 150m, draught 17.5m and 166,092DWT.

Approx 17,000,000t of cargo, 570,000TEU, 2,100 vessels and 125,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage in depths from 10.0-20.0m may be obtained as convenient in the NE part of Ormos Thessalonikis, taking care to avoid a foul area with a least depth over it of 5.8m lying about 1.5nm W of Levkos Pirgos. The bottom is mud and the holding is good, however is exposed to SW'ly winds. Recommended anchor berths are as follows: Tankers: In depths from 17.0-20.0m with Levkos Pirgos bearing NE distant 1.5nm. Small vessels: in a depth of 11.0m with Levkos Pirgos bearing E distance 0.2nm. Prohibited Anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within 60m of a submarine pipeline extending SW from the shore near Levkos Pirgos for about 0.3nm. The pipeline is marked at its landward end by a light beacon (white metal framework, 7m in height) and at its seaward end by a lightbuoy (special).

Limenas Thessalonikis may be entered from SE or W. Mariners should note the existence of a dangerous wreck lying 100m ENE of the W end of the breakwater, opposite the head of Provlis No 4 (W mole). Typically vessels enter the gulf from Ak. Megalo Emvolo through a channel with depths of approx 27m and width of approx 0.43nm. The approach to the harbour has depths decreasing gradually to approx 21m, near Ak. Mikro Emvolo where the entrance of the bay, and then to approx 18m, where is the route to the port. The area is covered with navigational signs, however appropriate updated nautical Charts and Notice to Mariners shall always be consulted and adhered to, while approaching to the Port. Entrance to bay is 16km from the town. Breakwater, 1,000m in length, shelters the main part of the harbour. E entrance to harbour inside breakwater has a width 183m; W entrance, width 152m. Approaches to the Berthing Sea Island: Vessels typically pass E of the Product Sea Berth and turn to port, approaching the island, heading SW while berthing. Water depths gradually decrease from approx 13.7m.at product sea berth to approx 9.1m at Inshore Berth. Vessels bounding for the Sea Island are required to proceed parallel to the Sea Island about half shipґs length and have no way when abeam their berth. In the aid of tug, the vessel is subsequently pushed towards the berth. At both sides of Sea Island, Berthing velocity should be limited to 0.09 m/sec and berthing angle to be not more than 10°. In any case, during berthing/unberthing vessel must not be drugged parallel to fender line.

Salonica is an alternative name for Thessaloniki.

BA 2070, 8044. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

The coastguard service is operated by the Harbour Office of Thessaloniki.

1025.

Vessels are normally berthed and unberthed between 0600-2359hrs local time. On berthing, a safe gangway must be provided (with safety net) and rat guards must be placed on the mooring lines. Commencement time of mooring operations at the Hel Te Terminal is as defined below: ..... LOA exceeding 200m From sunrise until 2hrs before sunset LOA between 120m-200m From sunrise until 1.5hrs before sunset LOA under 120m From sunrise until 1hr before sunset Vessels for the Crude Oil Sea Berth: Must have Segregated Ballast Tanks. The capacity shall not be less than that which is necessary to obtain full immersion of the propeller and the draught amidships (dm) in meters shall not be less than: dm=2,0 + 0,02 x (L.B.P.). When a vessel is berthing, they are required to stay at least 20 meters away from the line defined by the two yellow marker buoys. Vessels must be equipped with eight wires (without tails) having diameter 36-40 mm and length not less than 240m, mounted on winches. Vessel also to be equipped with 2 ropes, at least 220m in length. Wires’ and ropes’ minimum breaking strength and winches’ BHC must be at least as follows: ..... Vessels’ SDWT (KMT) 80,000-120,000 120,000-160,000 Displacement (KMT) Up to 135 136-185 Wires’/ropes Breaking Strength (MT) 70 70 Winches’ BHC (MT) 42 42 Bitts SWL (MT) 42 42 Vessels for the Products Sea Berth: Must have Segregated Ballast Tanks. The capacity shall not be less than that which is necessary to obtain full immersion of the propeller and the draught amidships (dm) in meters shall not be less than: dm=2,0 + 0,02 x (L.B.P.). When a vessel is berthing, they are required to stay at least 17 meters away from the two buoys (white red & white yellow) indicating plem position. Vessel must be equipped with six wires (without tails) having diameter 32-36 mm, breaking strength 55 MT min and length not less than 220m, or nine ropes with same, as per previous wires, dimensions and strength mounted on winches or bitts with BHC / SWL at least as follows: ..... Vessels’ SDWT 22,000-25,000 25,001-40,000 41,000-50,000 Displacement (MT) 29,000-34,000 34,001-50,000 50,001-59,000 Winches’ BHC / Bitts SWL (MT) 30 50 35 Vessels for the Berthing Sea Island: All vessels berthed must have two winches at the poop deck and 2 at forward. 16 mooring ropes are required for the Offshore Berth whilst 10 mooring ropes (vessels up to 6,000DWT) are required for the Inshore Berth. Note: Vessels with a DWT 6,001-7,000 are required to have an additional 2 ropes. There are specific parameters related to the vessel acceptance at the Berthing Sea Island and the cargo quantity of all loaded Vessels are as follows: ..... Breasting Island Side / Product Max DWT Loaded no more than (mt) Offshore/All Petroleum and Chemical Vessels except Ammonia 22,000 15,000 Offshore/All Petroleum and Chemical Vessels except Ammonia 20,000 15,800 Offshore/All Petroleum and Chemical Vessels except Ammonia 18,000 16,000 Offshore/All Ammonia Vessels 17,800 15,000 Inshore/All Petroleum and Chemical Vessels 7,000 Fully Loaded

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance. Vessels are boarded in roads from 0600-2359hrs. Entrance into the port at night is at the pilot's discretion. Pilot is executed generally on a first come first serve basis. For the Hel Pe Terminal, pilots do not pilot vessels to the terminal and daylight restrictions apply. The pilot boards within the anchorage bounded by the following positions: ..... Lat Long 1. 40°37.44'N 022°55.36'E 2. 40°35.74'N 022°55.36'E 3. 40°35.94'N 022°56.16'E 4. 40°37.44'N 022°57.67'E

A vessel is considered as an "arrived vessel" when it has passed the line connecting the Small Kara Bourmou Point and Paliomaya Lightbuoy.

Vessels carrying explosives must advise the Port Authorities in advance and are only allowed to load/discharge cargo from/to lighters at anchor outside the port. Other dangerous cargoes can be unloaded into barges or directly on to trucks. In the event that a vessel with an LOA exceeding 140m is berthed at the “Old” Jetoil Sea Berth then none of the other two berths in the vicinity (Products Sea Berth & “New” Jetoil Sea Berth) are allowed to have a vessel berthed. Caution must be advised as a patch of foul ground, with a least depth of 5.8m, lies approx 0.5nm SSW of the W end of the breakwater. Additionally, an outfall pipeline, marked by a lighted buoy, extends approx 0.3nm SW from a point on the shore 0.7nm SE of the E end of the breakwater. As a result, anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the area of this pipeline. Finally, as there are submarine cables in the area, a zone has been set up for prohibited anchorage which extends 4nm S from the W end of the harbour.A wreck, marked by a lighted buoy, with a least depth of 4.5m, lies in the outside NW corner of the anchorage area. Mariners are advised to consult the local authorities for the latest information as there are depths less than those charted that exist in Ormos Thessalonikis. Off Kalochorion, An Environmentally Sensitive Sea Area (ESSA) has been established. .

Prolonged N'ly winds may reduce the water level by up to 0.6m ..... HAT 0.6m MHWS 0.5m MHWN 0.4m MLWN 0.3m MLWS 0.2m LAT 0.1m

A Traffic Separation Scheme, best seen on the chart, has been established in the approaches to Thermaikos Kolpos and Kolpos Thessaloniki.

Tugs are required for berthing/unberthing: Minimum number required for tugs are as follows: ..... Berthing/Unberthing - Loaded Condition: Vessel Size (GT) Min Total BHP (+10%) Min Bollard (mt) Min No. Tugs Required 0-5,000 1,500 18 1 5,001-10,000 3,000 36 2 10,001-15,000 4,500 54 3 15,001-25,000 6,000 72 3 25,001-40,000 8,000 96 4 40,001-55,000 10,000 126 4 55,001-70,000 12,000 144 4 70,001 and over 13,000 156 4 ..... Berthing/Unberthing - Ballast Condition: Vessel Size (GT) Min Total BHP (+10%) Min Bollard (mt) Min No. Tugs Required 0-5,000 1,500 18 1 5,001-10,000 3,000 36 2 10,001-15,000 4,000 48 2 15,001-25,000 4,500 54 2 25,001-40,000 6,500 78 2/3 40,001-55,000 8,000 96 2/3 55,001-70,000 9,000 108 3/4 70,001 and over 10,000 120 3/4 ..... Stand By: Vessel Size (GT) Min Total BHP (+10%) Min Bollard (mt) Min No. Tugs Required 0-5,000 1,500 18 1 5,001-10,000 2,000 24 1 10,001-15,000 2,200 26 1 15,001-25,000 2,800 34 1 25,001-40,000 4,000 48 2 40,001-55,000 5,500 66 2 55,001-70,000 6,500 78 2 70,001 and over 7,500 90 2

Prevailing winds: N'ly, NW'ly and SW'ly. The "Vardarac" is a strong, cold NW'ly wind similar to the French "Mistral". It creates difficult conditions in the harbour and may interrupt cargo operations. It usually begins suddenly and may last 1-5 days. In the summer months, N'ly winds (etesians) may blow strongly and can reach gale force. In the event that wind speeds exceed 5 Beaufort (10.7 m/s), then vessels are prohibited from berthing/unberthing at the Hel Pe Terminal. In the event that cargo operations are underway and a 2 min average wind speed exceeds 5 Beaufort (10.7 m/s) then cargo transfers must be halted immediately. The crew are to be alerted to check mooring lines and cargo hoses. If wind speed keeps rising and before it reaches 7 Beaufort (16 m/s), then cargo hoses are required to be disconnected and left remaining loose on ship’s rail and gangway be removed on shipґs Master and crew responsibility. Due to the weather exposed nature of the offshore mooring installations there must be a navigation bridge watch and engines are required to remain on standby. The terminal provides procedures and a contingency plan for event that the weather predicts high winds speeds (6 Bf and above & 7 Bf and above). Visibility: The visibility is generally good, from Nov-Apr there are approx 6-10 days with poor visibility between 0600-1200hrs.

THESSALONНKI 40°37.86'N 22°55.30'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR SKG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Salonica is an alternative name for Thessaloniki.

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..... Hellenic Petroleum -Thessaloniki Marine Terminal contact info VHF Ch 10 Telephone +30 2310 750 389; +30 6944 666 430 (Mob); +30 6951 974 661 (Mob) Email N@helpe.gr Thessaloniki Port Authorities contact info VHF Ch 12, 16 Telephone +30 231 059 3121 Facsimile + 30 231 05 10500 Email secretariat@thpa.gr Harbourmaster contact info VHF Ch 7, 12 Telephone +30 231 325800 Facsimile +30 231 0531506; +30 231 3325875 Email thessaloniki@hcg.gr Hellenic Coast Guard/Port Police of Thessaloniki contact info VHF Ch 7, 12 Telephone +30 231 325 821; +30 231 325 822; +30 231 325 823; +30 231 325 824 Facsimile +30 231 053 1506 Email thes.agyr@hcg.gr Tugs contact info VHF Ch 12 Launches contact info VHF Ch 8 Pilots contact info VHF Ch 12 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 available.

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member are 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 an airline ticket which the agent must show to the authorities. Agent's guarantees are requested by various authorities. A declaration is required for any stowaways onboard.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 10 2. Crew Effects Declaration 2 3. Ship's Stores List 2 4. Narcotics List 2 5. Arms List 4 6. Money List 2 7. Vaccination List 1 For dry cargo vessels the following documentation is also required: 8. Nationality Certificate - 9. Measurement Certificate - 10. Construction Certificate - 11. Safety Equipment Certificate - 12. Load Line Certificate - 13. Safety Equipment Certificate - 14. Cargo Gear Certificate, etc. - For every vessel destined to Hel Pe Terminal, the following information must be submitted prior to arrival: ..... A. Draught on arrival B. Quantity of dirty ballast/to be discharged (if any) C. Cargo quantity on board (B/L figures) D. Max. Loading/discharging rates E. Any other vessel requirement F. Summer DWT G. Displacement H. LOA I. Manifold distance from: J. Bow and stern K. Rails (inboard) L. Height from sea level at ballast condition M. Departure Port Additional documents required to be handed to the Terminal Representative when a vessel arrives for discharging at the Hel Pe Terminal: ..... Documents 1. Master Receipt of Documents 2. Bill of Lading (or “Delivery Ticket”) 3. Certificate of Origin (if origin country is out of EU) 4. Certificate of Quantity 5. Certificate of Quality 6. European Administrative Document (E.A.D.) or EURO1 or other equivalent Customs Doc. 7. Ullage Report 8. Master Receipt of Samples 9. Tank Inspection Report (or O.B.Q.), prior to the loading 10. Time Sheet 11. Vessel Experience Factor 12. Bunker Survey Report 13. Ballast Tank Report 14. Cargo Manifest 15. Letters of Protest, if any 16. Certificate of Slops Quality, if cargo is loaded on top of slops.

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 agent. One hour prior to arrival, Port Authorities, pilot and agents should be contacted on VHF Ch 07 or 12 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). Vessels for Hel Pe Terminal are to send their ETA , through agents, 48 and 24hrs prior to arrival. Notifications may be made to the Hel Pe Terminal via VHF Ch 10.

Vessels are normally berthed and unberthed between 0600-2359hrs. Permission to sail must be obtained from the pilot office. For vessels to the Hel Pe Terminal must have been cleared (Vessel Clearance Procedure) in advance by Terminal authorised personnel. Hel Pe Terminal: All vessels must be in possession of a copy of the latest version of the “Thessaloniki Marine Terminal Information and Regulations Booklet". This must be provided by Charterers/Owners or the Ship’s agent prior to Ship’s arrival and berthing.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival and cannot be applied for by radio. The Health Officer boards vessels from foreign ports to grant free pratique. Vessels arriving from plague countries must hoist the quarantine flag. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates issued. For vessels to the Hel Pe Terminal, vessel's agents coordinates and arranges for free pratique. This would be granted at roads or berths. In case free pratique is granted at berth, same time will be NOR acceptance time.

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