PORT DESCRIPTION
Location: Piraeus lies on the Saronikos Gulf towards the SE of the mainland.
General overview: It is the major port in Greece and is the port for Athens, handling most cargoes in its main (central) port, Hercules port and subports, the latter occupying some of the many bays in the area.
Traffic figures: Approx 10,000,000t of cargo including 426,000 TEUs are handled by the port annually.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: 'Queen Elizabeth II' (in port), 'Happy Sailor' (in ship repair base).

PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA’s: 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: Ship’s particulars, cargo information, dangerous cargo (if any on board, with details), health condition and stowaway details.

• Port authority