Port of Altsi

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About Port of Altsi

Altsi is a small port located on the island of Crete, Greece. It serves as a local harbor, primarily handling fishing vessels and small craft. The port offers basic facilities for these types of operations.

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Classification

Type
Shelter

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
35.1749°
Longitude
25.8938°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRATS
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Altsi?

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The approach to Altsi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ákra Vamvakiá (Cape Sitia) Lighthouse at 11.3 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Ágios Ioánnis (11.6 NM NNW), Cape Sidero (22.1 NM ENE), Ákra Stavrós (35.5 NM WNW), Heraklion Outer Breakwater (37.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Altsi?

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The Port of Altsi 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Altsi?

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

Where is the Port of Altsi?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE GRATS mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Altsi?

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The Port of Altsi 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.