Larnaca Port
Cyprus' Secondary Commercial Port
Cyprus Ports Authority
Southeast coast of Cyprus
Surrounded by residential and commercial units; borders Larnaca Marina to the south.
Berth Information
Draft referenced to the BA Admiralty Chart — confirm with the pilot before arrival.
Quay Height
2.2 m above sea level (subject to applicable tides)
Water Density
1.025 kg/m³
Tidal Range
Up to 0.6 m
Vessels up to 330 m, provided the draft and squat effect remain within acceptable limits.
Mooring: Pilot-recommended under normal weather conditions: 2 headlines – 1 breast line – 2 spring lines forward, and 2 headlines – 1 breast line – 2 spring lines aft.
Approach & Navigation
The harbour is formed and protected by two curved breakwaters and dredged to 13 m.
Boarding Position
34° 55.70' N 033° 40.00' E
Mandatory — departure in accordance with pilots' instructions
Directions for Entering Harbour
From a position approx. 0.5 nm ENE of the harbour entrance, the line of bearing 242° leads WSW into the approach channel — passing close SSE of the Fairway light buoy (0.3 nm NE, marking the channel entrance), then NNW of the head of the S breakwater and SSE of the buoy 0.075 nm NNW marking the NNW side of the channel, thence SSE of the head of the N breakwater.
Anchorage Coordinates
| # | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34° 55.03' N | 033° 38.90' E |
| 2 | 34° 55.60' N | 033° 38.94' E |
| 3 | 34° 55.60' N | 033° 40.49' E |
| 4 | 34° 54.70' N | 033° 40.40' E |
| # | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34° 56.20' N | 033° 39.13' E |
| 2 | 34° 57.36' N | 033° 40.20' E |
| 3 | 34° 57.37' N | 033° 40.68' E |
| 4 | 34° 56.20' N | 033° 40.56' E |
| # | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34° 56.60' N | 033° 40.59' E |
Cargo Operations
Cruise & Passenger Terminal
Larnaca Port accommodates cruise ships through its passenger terminal, operating both Schengen and Non-Schengen. The terminal is used for transit and home-port cruising, with numerous Eastern Mediterranean destinations including overnight sailings.
Port Equipment
An agreed loading / unloading plan must be handed to the terminal representative before operations begin. Any changes to the plan must comply with the BLU Code.
Vessel berthing priority applies at all times in accordance with Cyprus Ports Authority Regulations RAA 377/2019 (with reference to RAA 373/2016, paragraphs 47 & 49).
Communications & Services
Facilities
Bunkering · Garbage collection · Oil waste
Supplies
Stores · Fresh water · Provisions
Taxi and bus service available at the port gate.
Waste Reception
Waste reception facilities are available at the port — at shore by truck and at anchorage by barge.
Safety & Environmental Rules
- A safety vest must be worn
- Do not walk under a passing grab unloader
- Be attentive to sound signals when equipment starts to move
- Equipment and conveyor belts can start moving suddenly
- Use only the safest routes when leaving and returning to the vessel
- Contamination of clothing, footwear and carried goods cannot be completely avoided given the nature of the work
- Sturdy gangway with handrail, or a ladder with a strong safety net underneath, and a lifebuoy on board at the access point
- Adequate lighting at the access point
- Access must not be underneath, or within range of, a moving grab unloader or loading machine
- Rat guards must be placed on all mooring ropes once the vessel is safely berthed
- Decks and platforms leading to holds must be well lit, easily accessible, free of obstacles and — where necessary — fitted with sound railings
- Fixed hold ladders fore and aft, safe and well maintained; platform steps minimum 15 mm wide, with railings
- Hold access via an enclosed shaft, free of noxious gases, with adequate ventilation and lighting
- Hazardous objects, or objects obstructing discharge, removed or clearly indicated beforehand
- Minimum 20 lux lighting in the hold
- Hold floor completely level
Hot Works
Permitted only after written approval from the Cyprus Ports Authority and the HSE manager.
Soot Blowing
Soot blowing alongside the quay is not permitted.
Ballast Water
Only clean ballast water may be pumped into the harbour.
Contaminated Water
Rinsing water from decks, holds or tanks — or any water contaminated with cargo residues — may not be pumped into the harbour.
Waste on Quay
It is strictly forbidden to leave any waste on the quay.
Noise
Ship's officers must limit noise nuisance to a minimum.
Pollution
Any pollution caused in the port area by the client, or a third party associated with the client's activities, must be cleared immediately at the client's sole expense and responsibility.
ISPS Code
- Visitors such as suppliers and repairmen must be notified in advance by email to the Security Officer and the Cyprus Ports Authority — stating visitor name and ID number, time and reason of arrival, and the kind and quantity of goods — before port entry passes are issued
- The ship's officer must provide the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) with the crew list, and a new list whenever the crew changes
- Any other arrangements are agreed between the Ship Security Officer (SSO) and the PFSO
- The terminal and the vessel may agree to use a Declaration of Security (DoS)
Emergency Contacts
Port data compiled from the Welcome to Larnaca Port — Information Booklet (Issue 1, November 2023). Operator-specific content from that edition has been omitted following the end of the previous concession. Figures should be confirmed with your agent before arrival.