Port of Khóra Sfakíon

The approach to Khóra Sfakíon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Drépano Lighthouse at 17.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Nisis Soúdhas (Suda Island) (17.2 NM N), Réthymno South Mole (19.8 NM ENE), Réthymno North Mole (20 NM ENE), Ákra Maléka (23.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Khóra Sfakíon 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 Khóra Sfakíon (GRCSF) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GRCSF on the live map.

The Port of Khóra Sfakíon is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRCSF — 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 Khóra Sfakíon 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.