Port of Iraklia

As a small-sized facility, Iraklia serves fishing vessels, coastal traders, small tankers, and recreational craft. It provides essential maritime connectivity for the local area. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Iraklia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Íos Lighthouse at 13.7 NM to the SW. Other aids include Katapola (17.7 NM E), Kórakas (21 NM NW), Ágios Fokás (21.2 NM NW), Ákra Kaloteroúsa (23.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Iraklia 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 Iraklia (GRIRA) 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 Iraklia is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRIRA — 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 Iraklia operates in the UTC+3 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.