Souda Bay (GRSUD)

Souda (or Suda) Bay is a well sheltered, natural harbour and is considered a safe anchorage. There is a small ferry port on the SW end of the bay, which is currently being enlarged and fortified Greek/Nato Navy berths on the N part of the bay. Note: Foreign vessels require prior permission from the Harbour Master, Chania, to enter navigation passage to the commercial port, this is granted for daylight passages only. Exports: Include citrus fruits, olive oil, soap, wine and market garden produce. Imports: Include seeds, potatoes, sugar and timber.

Summer.

Souda Bay is situated at the head of Ormos Soudas, to the N of the NW coast of Crete.

Approx 540,000t of cargo, 1,050 vessels and 1,100,000 passengers handled annually.

There is a safe anchorage area off port of Souda and in Souda Bay (Ormos Soudas) according to the Port Authority/pilots instructions. Vessels can use an anchorage area off Souda Bay (Ormos Kalyves). It is reported that, for merchant vessels awaiting daylight for berthing, Soudha port control recommend anchoring in the position 35°28.5'N 024°11.0'E or within the sector 0.5nm E to 0.5nm SE from that position.

Nisis Souda, length 0.3nm, (35°29.4'N 024°09.1'E) divides the entrance of Ormos Soudas into a main channel and a N channel. The main entrance channel, the one normally used for commercial vessels, leads between the S end of Nisis Souda and Akra Souda 0.9nm S. The least depth in the fairway is a foul patch with a depth over it of 24.5m (0.4nm SSE of Nisis Souda). The N entrance channel leads between the N end of Nisis Souda and a mole projecting from the shore 0.7nm W of Akra Kaloyeros. The channel is approx 270m wide with a least depth in the fairway of 15.0m. Local knowledge is necessary for this channel. From approx position 35°29.0'N 024°11.0'E the fairway leads W and WNW passing S of Nisis Souda (35°29.0'N 024°09.0'E) and N of Akra Souda (0.9nm S). A submerged ancient mole with a depth over it of 2.1m projects 0.2nm N from the point. Then NNE of Provlis Adhrias (35°29.5'N 024°04.7'E), a pier projecting NNE from the central part of Souda. A light (white metal column) is exhibited at the head of the pier. A foul patch, the remains of a wreck, with a depth over it of 12.3m lies 075° distant 0.6nm from the head of the pier.

BA 1706. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

1025.

It is reported that berthing and unberthing are restricted to daylight hours only.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels entering Ormos Soudas. Pilotage can be arranged by local agent or call Souda Harbour Control on VHF Ch 12. Pilot boards in Souda Bay on the way through the unmarked navigation channel which leads to the port or in the entrance to the Bay according to pilots instructions.

Major light: Akra Dhrepano Light (white octagonal tower and dwelling, height 7m) (35°29.0'N 024°15.0'E). Useful mark (positioned from the head of Provlis Adhrias): Radio mast (red and white bands; flashing red lights) (0.9nm W).

Permission for departure or arrival after sunset through an unmarked navigation channel which leads to the harbour, is given by Port Control after permission from Souda Naval base. Entering or leaving Souda Port only through existing channel in Souda Bay.

Range 0.3m.

There is no VTS, however permission is required prior to entering the Bay.

Tug assistance is compulsory for vessels above 1,000GT.

Prevailing winds: W'ly/N'ly. Winds from S raise the sea level by about 0.4m; winds from the N reduce the level by about 0.4m.

SOЪDA, NНSOS KRНTI (CRETE) 35°29.45'N 24°05.04'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR SDH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

SOЪDA, NНSOS KRНTI (CRETE) 35°29.45'N 24°05.04'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GR SDH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Athens Radio ("SVA"), Iraklion, Limnos or Corfu Radio can be used for passing messages at long range. The stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Souda Bay Port Control & Pilots: Ch 12, 16. Port contacts: VHF: Ch, 10, 12, or 16. Callsign: Souda Bay Port Control, Limenarchian sauda Hanion Tel: +30 2821 089240 Fax: +30 2821 089884

Customs allowances: Each officer and crew member is allowed 1 bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes each. Immigration: Port authorities issue crew passes, which are to be returned prior to departure. 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.

..... Document Copies 1. Ship's Particulars 1 2 Crew List 4 3. Passenger List 4 4. Stores List 3 5. Bond Store List 3 6. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 3 7. Vaccination List (if last port not EU) - 8. Nil Stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 3 9. Medical Stores List/Narcotics 3 10. Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan 3 11. ANNEX ll of Directive 2000/59/EC Prior arrival to the agency 12. ISPS Pre-Arrival Form Prior arrival to the agency

ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master, Chania 3 days, 2 days, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. Pilotage should be requested 24, 12 and 6 hours in advance. 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 is compulsory for all ships coming from ports outside Greece, except EC ports. 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.