Piraeus (Zea) : Profile

Clearance

Zea Marina can arrange clearence.

The Port Police office is located near the Zea Marina offices.

Docking

Take care in the approaches to Piraeus, as it is very busy with ferries and commercial ships. Do not enter the commercial harbour. The marina entrance is to the south of it. A large number of the yachts here are permanent and mostly fill the inner harbour, but an attendant will direct you to a berth. The port office is situated at the east end of the quay designated for large yachts in the outer area of the harbour. The shelter is good, but an uncomfortable swell can develop in the outer harbour in strong southerlies.

One alternative to Zea, is the marina at Kalamaki, approximately two and a half miles south. Another possibility is the private marina at Mounikhias, run by the Royal Hellenic Yacht Club, but get prior permission before entering.

Weather forecast in English on VHF channel 86 at 0600/1000/1600 & 2200 UTC

Port Authority Tel: 422 6000

Zea Marina
Freatida 185 04 - Piraeus, Athens
Tel:+30 210 4284100, Fax:+30 210 4287533, VHF Channel 09
zea@medmarinas.com
This marina is made up of two harbour basins, the Internal harbour (Passalimani) and the External harbour (Freatida). Boats must call the marina on VHF channel 9 in advance of entry to receive instructions. The marina office can advise on arranging a wide rage of repairs and services. Water and electricity at each berth. Showers, laundry, mail and fax services. There is a crane on site, but it is not a suitable place to haul out. A busy, noisy, bustling place in close proximity to all city services, bars restaurants and shops. 24hr security.

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