How long can a vessel stay at Piraeus Anchorage?

Up to 15 days, extendable to 30 days depending on vessel needs.

What services are available at Piraeus Anchorage?

Crew changes, spares delivery, sludge disposal, underwater cleaning, cash remittance, launch-boat services.

Main Operational Port

Piraeus Port & Anchorage

The largest port in Greece and one of Europe's busiest. Your ship agent for port calls, anchorage operations, and dry dock coordination.

Port of Piraeus

A Hub of International Trade

The Port of Piraeus is the chief seaport of Attica and the largest port in Greece. Managed by COSCO Shipping, it serves as a central hub for trade across the North-East Mediterranean, handling over 4.35 million TEUs (2022).

Ranking 1st in the Mediterranean and among the top four ports in Europe by container traffic. Piraeus main port handles passenger, car, and cruise traffic.

UN/LOCODEGRPIR

Coordinates37°56'N / 23°38'E

B.A. Chart No8017

Time ZoneUTC +2 hrs

Port ID21852

Security Level1

Port Layout

The Port of Piraeus at a Glance

Every terminal, every pier, every facility. From the Perama Ship Repair Zone in the west to the Cruise Passenger Terminals in the east, we coordinate protective agency, husbandry, and full port agency services across the entire port.

Port of Piraeus layout diagram showing Perama Ship Repair Zone, Container Terminal, Car Terminal, Cruise Port and Passenger Port

PPA Ship Repair BasePerama zone, floating docks

Container TerminalPiers I, II, III · P.C.T. S.A.

PPA LogisticsBonded cargo handling

Car TerminalRo/Ro vehicle gateway

Passenger PortFerries to the islands

Cruise PortTerminals A, B, C

Piraeus Anchorage

A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option

Piraeus anchorage is ideal for transit calls, pre and post dry dock staging, and vessels waiting for orders. As your port agent, we coordinate every anchorage service from crew changes and spares delivery to underwater inspections. For transit operations without Free Pratique, vessels can stay up to 48 hours for bunkering, crew changes, and essential services.

Strategic LocationConvenient stopover for vessels traveling between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Reduces travel distances, saving time and fuel costs.

Sheltered AnchorageNatural shelter from strong winds and rough seas. Safe environment for crew changes, repairs, and other operations.

Supplies & Crew ChangesWell-developed supply chain network. Proximity to Athens International Airport for convenient crew changes.

Cost-EffectiveVessels can stay up to 15 days (extendable to 30 days). Much lower cost compared to staying docked at port.

Waste & UnderwaterEnvironmentally compliant sludge and garbage disposal. Calm waters ideal for hull cleaning and class-approved inspections.

Shipyards & Dockyards

Access to Major Repair Facilities

Six major shipyards across Piraeus, Salamis, Eleusis, Skaramangas, Syros, and Chalkis. Full dry dock coordination for vessels up to 500,000 DWT.

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Live Conditions

Weather at Piraeus Anchorage

Real-time wind, waves, and temperature. Updated continuously.

Planning a Port Call at Piraeus?

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