Immigration authorities issue crew passes. For EC nationals there are no immigration procedures. There are special regulations for nationals of countries such as Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Yugoslavia and South American countries. Crew being repatriated to non European countries must have a tcket which the agent must show to the authorities, agent's guarantees are requested by various authorities. Vessels moor offshore at a buoy to the SW of the pier in a depth depending on the size of the ship.
Barges ship the magnesite from the pier.
Loading rates from 500 to 1,500tpd, depending upon the magnesite grade being worked and the ship. Polygyros - 14km. From sunrise to sunset depending on season.