Samos (GRSMI)

The port handles dry bulk, general cargo and passenger.

Summer.

Samos is situated on the NW coast of Samos Island in the eastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast.

Draught 7.0m

The inner part of Oros Vathi, S of a line drawn from Akra Taverna to Akra Katsouni (0.5nm E) affords good anchorage. General depths are from 10.0-38m. The holding ground is excellent and, with ordinary precautions, vessels never drag their anchors. The best anchor berth is off the SW shore in a depth of 24.0m, mud. This berth is sheltered from the swell by Akra Taverna. A good berth is near the head of the inlet in a depth of approx 13m. Caution is necessary as the depths decrease rather suddenly. Merchant vessels usually anchor off Liminas Samou in depths from 5.0-18.0m, mud. The recommended berth is in a depth of 15.0m, mud and weed, with the head of the mole bearing 328° distant 0.15nm.

Directions: Ormos Vathi is entered between Akra Ayios Paraskevi (37°46'N 026° 56'E), and Akra Kotzikas approx 1nm NE. The shores of the inlet are fringed by a narrow shallow bank. The only offshore danger is a rocky shoal with a depth over it of 5.0m lying 300m off the NE shore (1nm SE of Akra Kotzikas). Useful marks: Akra Kotsikas Light (concrete tower, 4m in height) (37°47'N 026° 57'E), exhibited 0.35nm E of Akra Kotzikas. Can Dagi (37°39.6'N 027°08.8'E) which is a good mark for identifying Ormos Vathi from N. When the mountain bears about 126° the low land at the head of the inlet is in line with the saddle between the two peaks.

BA 1526. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

Contact VHF Ch 12.

1025.

Contact VHF Ch 12.

Pilotage is not compulsory. When it is necessary an experienced mariner is available to provide pilotage. Pilot boards outside the harbour.

Range approx 0.3m.

Prevailing winds: Variable. From Mar-Oct, NW winds predominate and often send in a heavy swell. In winter, the winds are variable. The anchorage is subject to heavy squalls from the surrounding hills.

SБMOS, NНSOS SБMOS 37°45.35'N 26°58.27'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR SMI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Ch 12. This channel can be used to contact the coastguard, contact pilots and obtain mooring information.

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).

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.