Port of Kos

GRKGS🇬🇷Greece

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About Port of Kos

Also known as: Kos Ferry Port, Kos Harbour

This port serves the Greek island of Kos in the Aegean Sea. It is a small, protected harbor primarily handling passenger ferries and yachts. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Kos or Cos is a Greek island, which is part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea. Kos is the third largest island of the Dodecanese, after Rhodes and Karpathos; it has a population of 37,089, making it the second most populous of the Dodecanese after Rhodes. The island measures 42.1 by 11.5 kilometres. Administratively, Kos constitutes a municipality within the Kos regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is the town of Kos.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
43250 →
GeoNames ID
9847674 →
Wikidata
Q187027 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
kos.gov.gr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRKGS
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
36.8946°
Longitude
27.2952°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hüseyin Burnu Lighthouse at 4.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Turgutreis East Breakwater (6.6 NM NNW), Bodrum (10.3 NM NE), Deveboynu (12.9 NM SSE), Kalólimnos (13.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kos?

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The Port of Kos 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 Kos?

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You can track vessels near Kos (GRKGS) 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 Kos?

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The Port of Kos is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRKGS — 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 GRKGS 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 Kos?

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The Port of Kos 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.