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42 Sector4.Cyprusthe village. Anchorage can be taken within the bay, but it isexposed to S and SW winds.4.3 Caution.—Episkopi Bay is frequently used as a firing areaand several targets may be moored within it.4.3 A United Kingdom sovereign base area, which may best beseen on the chart, is situated in the vicinity of Episkopi Bayand the Akrotiri Peninsula.South Coast4.4 The Akrotiri Peninsula (34˚34'N., 32˚59'E.) separatesEpiskopi Bay from Akrotiri Bay and is the S extremity ofCyprus. A large salt lake lies in the center of this peninsula andthe village of Akrotiri is situated at its SW corner. A prominentchurch stands in the village and can be seen from off both sidesof the peninsula.4.4 Cape Gata (34˚34'N., 32˚02'E.), the SE extremity of thepeninsula, is formed by a sheer cliff, 52m high. A prominentcove is located 1 mile W of this cape. Between Cape Gata andCape Zevghhari, 5 miles W, the coast is mainly cliffy andsteep-to. A main light is shown from a structure standing 0.6mile WSW of the cape.4.4 A conspicuous radar antenna is situated 1 mile WNW of thelight and a prominent pylon stands on a hill 1 mile NNW of it.An aeronautical light is shown from the vicinity of an airportsituated 2.3 miles NW of the light.4.4 At a position about 1.2 miles SSW of Cape Gata, a currenthas been observed to set ENE at a rate of 0.8 knot.4.4 Akrotiri Bay is entered between Cape Gata and Cape Dolos,14.5 miles NE. It is deep and mostly free of dangers. The portof Limassol lies in the NW part of the bay.4.4 Akrotiri Harbor (34˚34'N., 33˚02'E.), enclosed by a mole,lies 0.3 mile NW of Cape Gata and is used by small craft. A roroterminal, consisting of a platform and several dolphins, issituated outside the small harbor and has a depth of 5.5malongside the berth. Anchorage may be found, in depths of 20to 25m, within 0.4 mile of this berth.4.4 An offshore tanker terminal lies 1.2 miles NNW of CapeGata. The berth consists of several mooring buoys and is connectedto the shore by a submarine pipeline which extendsSSW from it. Pilotage is compulsory and pilots are providedfrom Limassol with at least 36 hours notice. Tankers up to183m in length and 9.7m draft can be handled.4.4 It is reported that a second offshore terminal is being developedabout 0.8 mile NNW of Cape Gata.4.4 Caution.—A controlled area, which is marked by lightedbuoys, fronts the coast between Cape Gata and a position 2.3miles NNW. Fishing is prohibited in the area.Limassol (34˚40'N., 33˚03'E.)World Port Index No. 449504.5 Limassol, one of the principal ports of Cyprus, lies atthe head of Akrotiri Bay. It consists of an open roadstead witha lighter basin fronting the N end of the town and a new harbor,protected by breakwaters fronting the SW end of the town. Inaddition, two offshore tanker berths lie to the E of the port atMoni.4.5 Depths—Limitations.—The fairway channel of the harborand the turning basin inside the harbor have been dredged to adepth of 15m. East Quay and North Quay have dredged depthsof 11m alongside. West Quay has dredged depths of 11 to 13malongside. The West Basin, along with the two containerwharves, have dredged depths of 14m alongside. There arefacilities for ro-ro, container, general cargo, and bulk vessels.Vessels up to 13.5m draft can be accommodated alongside withno limitation of length. Vessels with greater drafts are workedby lighters in the roadstead.4.5 An extensive marina, protected by breakwaters, fronts thecoast 6 miles ENE of Limassol.4.5 The two offshore tanker berths front the coast at Moni 7.5miles E of Limassol. The W berth, which serves a power station,lies in a depth of 18m about 0.5 mile offshore. It consistsof several mooring buoys and is connected to the shore by asubmarine pipeline. This berth can handle vessels up to 225min length and 12.2m draft.4.5 The E berth, which serves a cement factory, lies in a depth of13.7m about 0.3 mile offshore. It consists of several mooringbuoys and is connected to the shore by a submarine pipeline.This berth can handle vessels up to 198m in length and 10.7mdraft.4.5 Aspect.—Behind the town the land rises gradually in treecoveredhills. Troodos, a summer resort, is situated in the hills17 miles NNW of the town and is visible in the backgroundfrom seaward.4.5 Landmarks in the vicinity of the town include the blue domeof the cathedral, a high water tower, the twin towers of thechurch, and the white roof of an asbestos works.4.5 Two prominent loading gantries and several conspicuoussilos are situated in the vicinity of the new harbor.4.5 An illuminated factory chimney standing 4 miles W of CapeDolos is also a useful mark.4.5 The entrance channel leading into the new harbor is indicatedby a lighted range which may best be seen on the chart.4.5 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contactedon VHF channel 10 or 16 and board about 1 mile E of the newouter breakwater. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hoursin advance.4.5 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken off the port, in depthsof 12 to 27m, good holding ground, between 0.4 and 0.8 mileoffshore. A lighter anchorage area lies about 0.4 mile ENE ofthe lighter basin.4.5 Caution.—During the summer, the prevailing winds sometimereach gale force in the afternoon.4.5 A dangerous wreck lies about 0.8 mile ENE of the entranceto the new harbor.4.6 Vasilikos (34˚43'N., 33˚19'E.), a small port, lies nearthe E entrance point of a bay which is entered close E of CapeDolos. It consists of a small harbor, protected by breakwaters,an offshore ore loading berth, and an offshore tanker berth.4.6 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor fronts a section of reclaimedland located close W of the mouth of the Vasilo River.There are 540m of total quayage with a depth of 9m alongside.Vessels up to 150m in length and 8.4m draft can be accommodated.4.6 The offshore ore loading berth is situated close W of the harborand consists of a conspicuous loading pylon, 26m high, andPub. 132