The above photo is a view to the Northwest. Advance notice of ETA to be passed to Agents who arrange Pilot. Vessels without Agents should advise authority of ETA through Athens Radio, or on arrival outside harbour make International Code sounds and signals for vessels requiring a Pilot.
Pilot boat is small boat carrying pilot flag.
Pilot usually boards less than 1 mile outside harbour entrance. VHF contact possible with Port Authority and Pilot on Channel 12. At main harbour vessels having draft in excess of 28 ft. cannot berth. The limit at the new berth is 34 ft. draft. There are 2 red buoys at the entrance to the port.