New modern marinas in Greece, hotel ports and moorings for the safe harbor of boats are already in operation or are gradually being put in place to meet the needs of visitors arriving in Greece in the most satisfactory and safest manner possible.

Anchors

In addition to the berths provided by public or private marinas, the Greek ports can accommodate some 3,000 yachts.

Apart from Piraeus and Thessaloniki, many ports have small and picturesque moorings with all the appropriate equipment.

The piers and breakwaters form safe spaces for the berths of tourist boats, with the corresponding port dues being paid.

Such facilities exist in Mikrolimano of Piraeus, Aegina, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Nafplio, Gythio, Pylos, Zakynthos,

Ithaca, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxos, Ios, Mykonos, Patmos, Symi, Samos, Plomari, Lesvos, Chios and elsewhere.

Port charges

Commercial ports are supervised by local port authorities. Yachts using such ports are required to pay port dues, which are regulated by regulatory acts of the competent Ministry of Merchant Shipping (YEN). The docking fees are paid to the local Port Authorities in favor of the Port Fund and are calculated on the basis of the class of vessel, the measures of full length, the gross tonnage and the length of stay in the port.

Supplies

Fuel: Diesel fuel is available to pleasure boats in many ports around the country, mainly by tanker vehicles, with local port authorities (VHF information, channel 12).

Most petroleum companies now have an organized offshore network of oil stations, located on the islands and continents of the country, capable of serving the needs of refueling vessels in any geographical area.

In addition, some of these companies have built special small tankers capable of carrying fuel and tankers, thereby creating floating boat service facilities.

In the country's major ports, fuel is charged at current prices.

In the outermost regions a small charge is added to the cost to cover the extra shipping costs.

Vessels are no longer entitled to transit fuel.

Everybody is obliged to supply diesel fuel, which has the natural pale yellow color of the oil (colorless).

Gasoline: Usually available from gas stations rather than pumps near the waterfront.

Lubricants: Although all types of lubricants are available in Greece, they may not be available in some remote islands.

Therefore, yachts that make extensive voyages should carry with them stocks of the lubricants they need.

Water: For the supply of drinking water, in the marinas of EOT (Greek Tourism Organization) there is an additional burden of 80% on urban consumption charges.

In ports, water is discharged to the waterfront or transported by vehicles. It is recommended to verify the billing price through the port authorities locally.

Because some islands lack water during the summer months and may be difficult to refuel, yacht masters should provide for the conservation of water supplies.

Other refueling - supplies: As for refueling, ice, LPG and other commodities, most of the country's ports are supplied by private individuals or through the regulated networks of petroleum companies (Port Information / 12 VHF).

Repairs: In most Greek coastal areas and near the mainland ports, as well as in those of the larger Greek islands, extensive repairs are carried out and all types of boat services are provided.

In smaller ports and in the more remote small islands, there are opportunities for some medium or small repairs.

Points to be taken into account under Greek law:

1. Private yachts, whether under Greek or foreign flag, are NOT entitled to receive free equipment and supplies such as fuel,

lubricants, feedstocks and other foodstuffs.

2.Tourist professional vessels ARE entitled to receive duty-free fuel only, through the refund procedures of petroleum excise duties, which have proven to be used as fuel for transport purposes.