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

A location of strategic importance. The largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe.

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

Piraeus Anchorage

A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option

Ideal for transit calls, pre and post dry dock staging, and vessels waiting for orders. 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

Convenient Access to Major Repair Facilities

We coordinate with all major shipyards near Piraeus and in the wider Attica region, including Eleusis Bay: PPA dry docks, Kynosoura Dockyard, ONEX Elefsis Shipyard, and Skaramangas Shipyard. Facilities handling vessels up to 500,000 DWT. Additionally, ONEX Neorion Shipyards on Syros island (est. 1861) offers a 75,000 DWT floating dock and 1,800 meters of piers, specializing in afloat repairs and LPG/LNG conversions.

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Weather at Piraeus Anchorage

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Piraeus Port & Anchorage

A Hub of International Trade

A Convenient and Cost-Effective Option

Convenient Access to Major Repair Facilities

Weather at Piraeus Anchorage

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