Port of Vólos

GRVOL🇬🇷Greece

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About Port of Vólos

Also known as: Volos Ferry Port, Volos Harbour

This port serves as the sole maritime outlet for Thessaly, Greece's largest agricultural region. It handles general cargo and acts as a vital link between Europe and Asia. Compulsory pilotage and tug services are available.

Background
Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330 kilometres north of Athens and 220 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia regional unit of the Thessaly Region. Volos is also the only outlet to the sea from Thessaly, the country's largest agricultural region. With a population of 85,803 (2021), the city is an important industrial centre, and its port provides a "bridge" between Europe and Asia.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
42470 →
GeoNames ID
9828990 →
Wikidata
Q200036 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
dimosvolos.gr →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
39.3530°
Longitude
22.9637°

Terminals

VOLOS PORT AUTHORITY

VOLOS PORT AUTHORITY SA

Organismos Limenos Volou, Kentriki provlita, 38221 Volos, Greece

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Vólos is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ákra Sépia Lighthouse at 20.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Argironisos (21.3 NM SSE), Pontikonísi (25.2 NM SE), Répi (29.1 NM ESE), Vasilína (29.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Vólos?

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The Port of Vólos 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 Vólos?

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You can track vessels near Vólos (GRVOL) 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 Vólos?

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The Port of Vólos is a port in GR. Its UN/LOCODE is GRVOL — 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 GRVOL 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 Vólos?

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The Port of Vólos 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.