Municipal Port Fund of Rethymno (M.L.T.R.)

The Municipal Port Fund of Rethymno continues its historical course that began in Rethymno in 1914. According to Presidential Decree 197/2002 (Government Gazette 179/A/7-8-2002), the Port Fund of the Prefecture of Rethymno was abolished and its responsibilities were transferred with Presidential Decree 186/2001 (Government Gazette 149/A/5-7-2001) to the Municipal Port Fund of Rethymno.

Our service plays an important role in the development of the area and has the great responsibility of managing the only gateway to our prefecture today, as well as the facilities of all its ports and fishing shelters.

With teamwork and a development spirit, the D.L.T.R. is called upon to offer public utility services and contribute to commercial, passenger, tourist and fishing traffic and, more generally, to the smooth operation of the ports under its jurisdiction.

The Port of Rethymno...

located in Northern Crete within the homonymous bay (coordinates: latitude φ 35ο 21΄ 57΄΄ N and longitude: λ 24ο 28΄ 23΄΄ E), is a mixed-use port and is divided into an Eastern and Western section.

Administration of the Rethymno Municipal Transport Authority

George Marinakis, President, Mayor of Rethymno.
Vasilios Theodorakis, Vice President, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, with Litina Ioannis, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, as Deputy.
George Georgalis, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, with Birliraki Theopisti, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, as Deputy.
Michael Vamvoukas, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, with Stefanakis Petros, Municipal Councilor of Rethymno, as Deputy.
Emmanuel Sklavakis, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, with Kaffatos Georgios, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, as Deputy.
Emmanuel Kalivianakis, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, with Nyktaris Ioannis, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, as Deputy.

Nikolaos Daskalakis, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, with Kyrimakis Charalambos, Municipal Councilor of Mylopotamos, as Deputy.
Antonios Tsourdalakis, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, with Vardaki Eleni, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, as Deputy.
Epaminondas Bagiartakis, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, with Vourvachis Iosif, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, as Deputy.
Athanasios Charitakis, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, with Vrylaki Chariklia, Municipal Councilor of Agios Vasilios, as Deputy.
Konstantinos Kastrinakis, Port Master of Rethymno, with the Deputy appointed from time to time.

Western Section

In the Western section, for commercial, passenger use and cruise ship service, an 80m5 weighbridge is installed and includes five (XNUMX) loading and unloading piers (A – B – C – D – E) with the ability to service up to seven ships, depending on their size.

Since May 2014, a fully integrated security system has been operating based on an approved Port Facility Security Plan in accordance with the international ISPS security code. The licensing of a waterway, close to the Egyptian lighthouse, is in the final stage. Seaplanes provide the ability to service passenger transportation, emergencies, but above all, they constitute a very attractive privilege for our port since they provide the opportunity for impressive tours in Crete and beyond.

Today, the final studies are being prepared for the installation of cruise ship services and the improvement of the protection of the windward pier, projects that will add new dynamics to the service of large vessels in an extremely modern and attractive environment, since they include landscaping projects of particular aesthetics, supported by a team of scientists of considerable prestige.

The western part of the port has:

Total length of platforms 810 meters.
Useful depth from -6,00 to -8,00 meters.
Land area 26.500 sq.m.

In the wider area of the port of Rethymno and north of the windward pier, an anchorage has been designated to serve vessels that do not wish or are unable to enter the port.

In the eastern section (for passenger and tourist use), cruise ships and passenger ferries are moored, if required by the port's traffic needs. The ISPS code is also applied to this section. This section of the port has larger land areas, with a total area of 33.500 sq.m., which can serve all passenger and tourist traffic and, in exceptional cases, the movement of trucks and private vehicles. It has an 80 sq.m. weighbridge, includes 2 piers (F – G) and the quays have a draft of -8,00 m.

Positions (F) and (G) have been designated as positions for the mooring of O/G E/G (ferry-passenger) and T/P (tourist) ships. They are 125m. and 140m. long respectively, cylindrical piers of two meters long are installed, they have a deck width of 35 and 60 meters respectively and a height from mean sea level of approximately 1,80m. while the average draft is -9,00 m. Finally, they have ample lighting and a panel for the electrification of ships with 3×25 A fuse, water and fire safety.

BRIEF PRESENTATION OF RETHYMNOS MARINA

Rethymno Marina is located within the port of Rethymno in the eastern part and features:

Total length of quays and floating piers: 800 meters
Useful depth: from -3,5m. to -4,5 m.
Land areas: 20.000 sq.m.

With 174 boat berths on floating piers and around the quays for larger boats, it can meet every need of a pleasure boat. Specifically, it can moor boats with:

Boat Length: from 8m to 40m.
Draft: up to -3,5 m.

The positions are distributed as follows:

40 places L< 8 m with bow / stern
36 places 8 m < L< 10 m with the bow / stern
84 places 10 m < L< 12 m with the bow / stern
10 places 15 m < L< 18 m with the bow / stern
2 positions L< 25 m with the side
1 position L< 20 m
1 position L< 40 m

The marina is located within the urban fabric, resulting in all the amenities that may be useful to visitors with boats being available within a radius of a few meters (boat equipment stores, banks, supermarkets, clothing and entertainment stores, transportation, etc.). In detail:

The marina is located within the city and just 100m from its entrance there are: boat equipment stores, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, laundry, car and motorbike rentals.
The marina houses a unit of sea scouts and the Rethymno sailing club and various sporting activities are held.
The marina also houses a first aid unit of the Hellenic Red Cross.
In the heart of the beach, facilities for chess and various sports (mini soccer, beach volleyball, beach tennis) are available during the summer months.
The Fire Department is 5 km away, has the appropriate equipment and a team of it constantly patrols the area, while the city's Hospital is just 1 km away. The international airports of Chania and Heraklion are 75 km and 85 km respectively from the marina.
The Marina Administration Building is housed in the Municipal Port Fund offices, at the entrance to the Marina.

BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE OLD VENICE PORT OF RETHYMNO

The old (Venetian) port of Rethymno, which is also located in the embrace of this port facility, has:

Total length of platforms 390 meters.
Useful depth -2,50 meters.
Land port zone 5.250 sq.m.

Mainly fishing boats but also pleasure boats moor here.

The Egyptian lighthouse dominates its entrance. Fishing boats and pleasure boats moor around the quays of the Venetian harbor where there are fish taverns that operate throughout the summer.

Pleasure boat reception information

Those visitors who wish to come to Rethymno Prefecture with their own speedboat or sailing boat can dock at the Rethymno Marina or the old Venetian port.

Before your arrival you must contact the Port Authority of Rethymno on VHF channel 12, which is monitored 24 hours a day.

After mooring, you must immediately present your vessel's documents to the Port Authority of Rethymno (service hours: 08:00-15:00), where you will receive more information, such as mooring fees, the weather report, your departure, etc. (information is provided by the port authority on a 24-hour shift).

For your convenience, you will contact the services of the D.L.T.R. (Address: Sofoklis Venizelou - Delfini building, P.C. 74100) through the Marina facilities and services manager. You can also call either tel.: 28310-22408 and hours: 8:00-15:00 p.m. or afternoon hours: 18:00-21:00 p.m. on mobile: 6974808785. The Marina manager can provide you with information about any need of your boat, such as electricity, water, fuel, oil, ice, spare parts, accessories, mechanical breakdowns, etc.

Finally, the DELFINI building, which houses the D.L.T.R. and the Marina Administration Building, houses the TOURIST POLICE and the office of the HELLENIC TOURISM ORGANIZATION, which provides information to visitors regarding tourism.

Useful phone numbers

Scale: 28310-22408, 56731
Port Authority: 28310-22276, 55150
Customs: 28310-24458, 22292
Tourist Information Office / GNTO:28310-29148
Tourist Police: 28310-28156
Police Department: 28310-25247
Hospital: 28310-87100
Bus: 28310-22212
Taxi: 28310-25000, 28310-22316
Hoteliers Association of Rethymno Prefecture: 28310-55873