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Port of Kalamáta

GRKLX🇬🇷Greece

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About Port of Kalamáta

Also known as: Kalamata, Kalamáta, Limani Kalamatas, Limenas Kalamatas, Limin Kalamatas, Limáni Kalamátas

Kalamáta is a harbor on the Messenian Gulf in southern Greece. It serves as a regional port, handling general cargo and passenger vessels. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece after Patras, and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region. As the capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
41940 →
GeoNames ID
443795 →
Wikidata
Q167895 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kalamata.gr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRKLX
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
37.0220°
Longitude
22.1130°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kalamáta is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Liméni Lighthouse at 24 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Kitries (26.1 NM SW), Astros (39.3 NM NE), Ákra Taínaro (42.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Kalamáta?

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The Port of Kalamáta 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 Kalamáta?

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You can track vessels near Kalamáta (GRKLX) 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 GRKLX on the live map.

Where is the Port of Kalamáta?

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The Port of Kalamáta is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRKLX — 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 GRKLX 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 Kalamáta?

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The Port of Kalamáta 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.