Port of Agios Nikólaos, Kríti

The controlling depth at Agios Nikólaos, Kríti is 8 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Agios Nikólaos, Kríti is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ágios Ioánnis Lighthouse at 9.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Ákra Vamvakiá (Cape Sitia) (19.6 NM E), Ákra Stavrós (27.3 NM WNW), Heraklion Outer Breakwater (29.1 NM WNW), Heraklion Pier 6 (South Breakwater)) (29.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Agios Nikólaos, Kríti is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Agios Nikólaos, Kríti (GRANI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Agios Nikólaos, Kríti is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRANI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, GR, are the ISO country code for GR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Agios Nikólaos, Kríti operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.