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196 Sector 17. Coast of Greece—Thermaikos Kolpos to Alexandroupolisbreakwaters. A basin, protected by a breakwater, lies close N ofAkra Kalamitsas and is mostly used by fishing vessels.17.18 Depths—Limitations.—The main harbor has 1,305m oftotal quayage with depths of 6.2 to 10m alongside. There arefacilities for general cargo, bulk, ro-ro, and container vessels.Vessels of up to 200m in length and 8.4m draft can beaccommodated.17.18 Aspect.—The old part of the town stands on the promontoryat the E side of the harbor and is encircled by walls. The newpart of the town stands on the slopes above the E section of theharbor. The tower of the ruined fort standing on thepromontory is prominent, but a white belfry situated near the Send of the promontory is the most conspicuous landmark inthis vicinity. A yellow building, standing isolated on a hill atthe back of the new section of the town, is reported to be veryconspicuous from a considerable distance seaward. A prominentsilo, with a tower at its N end, stands at the W side of theharbor near the root of the grain pier. A main light is shownfrom the S end of the promontory. Prominent radio masts standon the W side of the harbor, 1.3 and 1.6 miles WNW of thelight.17.18 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contactedon VHF channel 12 and board about 0.5 mile S of the S breakwater.Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in advance.17.18 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained as convenient, indepths of 30 to 40m, sand and mud, between 0.5 mile and 2miles S of the main light.17.18 Caution.—The main harbor is sometimes subject to heavyseas during S winds.17.18 During strong S and N winds, the water level may rise andfall, respectively, up to 0.5m.Ormos Vistonias17.19 Ormos Vistonias (40˚58'N., 25˚05'E.) lies betweenAkra Baloustra, located 9.8 miles NE of Akra Nestos, andAkra Fanari, 6.5 miles ENE. Akra Baloustra is surmounted bya conspicuous church and a small fishing harbor, protected bybreakwaters, lies 0.8 mile W of it.17.19 Akra Fanari (40˚57'N., 25˚08'E.), the E entrance point ofthe bay, is surmounted by a prominent hotel and marked by alight. A small boat harbor lies close NNW of the light. A conspicuousmonastery and a conspicuous silo stand 3 miles NNEand 3 miles N, respectively, of the point.17.19 Lagos (41˚00'N., 25˚07'E.), a harbor basin, lies at the NEside of the bay close S of Limini Vistonias, a large lake withextensive plains on each side. This basin is divided into an E ormilitary section and a W or commercial section. A villagestands on the NW side of the basin and the N and W sides arequayed with depths of up to 5m alongside. A dredged channel,marked by buoys and beacons, leads NNE to the entrance andis indicated by a lighted range. An outer lighted buoy ismoored about 1.3 miles WNW of Akra Fanari. There is a leastdepth of 4.3m in the narrow fairway, but the channel and basinare subject to silting. The village should be contacted by VHFfor information concerning the latest depths in the approach.17.19 Akra Kourousmilou (40˚56'N., 25˚16'E.), a rocky projection,is located 6.5 miles ESE of Akra Fanari. Vrakhoi Mermingia, agroup of rocks, lies off this point and extends up to 0.5 mileseaward. Akra Akhladha is located 5.1 miles ESE of AkraKourousmilou at the W end of some prominent red cliffs.17.19 Akra Maronis, located 14 miles ESE of Akra Kourousmilou,lies at the foot of a prominent mountain which rises 2 miles inlandto a height of 678m.17.19 Akra Makris (40˚51'N., 25˚44'E.) is located 7 miles W ofthe port of Alexandroupolis. A boat harbor, protected bybreakwaters, lies 1 mile E of this point and a red cliff is located0.5 mile E of it. A mountain ridge extends ENE from close Nof the point. It stands 2 miles inland and backs the low land inthe vicinity of Alexandroupolis.Alexandroupolis (40˚50'N., 25˚53'E.)World Port Index No. 4263017.20 Alexandroupolis, lying at the NE end of the Aegean Sea,stands on low ground and is backed by a mountainous ridge. Theharbor fronts the town and is protected by a breakwater.17.20 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has 2,467m of totalquayage with depths of 2 to 7.3m alongside. There are facilitiesfor general cargo and bulk vessels. Vessels of up to 27,000 dwt,182m in length, and 5.6m draft can be accommodated.17.20 An offshore tanker berth, consisting of several mooringbuoys, lies about 0.4 mile offshore, 1 mile E of the main harborentrance. It is connected to the shore by a submarine pipelineand can handle tankers of up to 5.2m draft. The berth is usedfor discharging diesel oil and is marked by a buoy.17.20 A submarine pipeline extends seaward 0.7 mile SSE fromthe shore 0.1 mile E of the outfall pipeline shown on the chart.Two lighted mooring buoys lie 0.2 mile SSE of the seawardend of the pipeline.17.20 Aspect.—The coast in the vicinity of the port is low andbacked by a mountain ridge. The town can be identified from adistance by a conspicuous church with three dome-shapedtowers. A main light is shown from a prominent structure, 18mhigh, standing with a signal station at the W side of the harbor.17.20 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommendedfor large vessels. The port can be contacted on VHF channel 12or 19 and vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours inadvance. Local private pilots are available and will board about0.5 mile S of the entrance.17.20 Anchorage.—The best anchorage berth is in a depth of 8m,mud, between 0.5 and 1 mile offshore. The roadstead has goodholding ground, but there is no protection from SW winds,which when strong, cause a heavy sea. In addition, the current,which generally sets along the coast, causes vessels to swingbroadside to the sea and to roll heavily.17.20 During onshore gales from between SE and WSW the roadsteadis unsafe.17.20 Caution.—A dangerous wreck is reported to lie in an approximateposition 2.6 miles S of the head of the breakwater.17.20 An isolated patch of foul ground lies about 0.4 mile S of thehead of the breakwater.17.20 An outfall pipeline, lying 0.2 mile E of the offshore tankerberth, extends 0.7 mile S from the shore and is marked by alighted buoy.17.20 The coast extending E and SE of the port should be given awide berth when approaching the harbor. It is fronted by ashallow shoal bank and several wrecks.Pub. 132
Sector 17. Coast of Greece—Thermaikos Kolpos to Alexandroupolis 19717.20 A reef fronts the W end of the town and depths of less than5m lie up to 0.5 mile offshore.17.20 Strong or prolonged N winds may reduce the water levelwithin the harbor.17.20 Extensive works are in progress (2000) at the mouth of KhimarrosMaistrou and immediately E of the stream.17.20 Numerous fishing vessels may be encountered in the approachesto the port.Pub. 132
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PUB.132SAILING DIRECTIONS(ENROUTE)
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Preface0.0 Pub. 132, Sailing Direct
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ContentsHow to Keep this Book Corre
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3SECTOR 1COAST OF LIBYA1.0 Plan.—
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 51.5 Pilotage.
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 71.12 Caution.
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 91.17 Jabal La
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 131.28 Aspect.
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17SECTOR 2COAST OF EGYPT2.0 Plan.
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Sector2.CoastofEgypt 19a depth of 2
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Sector2.CoastofEgypt 212.10 Several
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29SECTOR 3COASTS OF ISRAEL, LEBANON
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Sector 3. Coasts of Israel, Lebanon
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