Port of Iraklion (GRHER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Iraklion (UN/LOCODE GRHER) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Greece, on the Aegean Sea. It sits at 35.3500° N, 25.1500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Aegean Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Kriti
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Iraklion
Where is Port of Iraklion located?
Port of Iraklion is a seaport located in Greece, on the Aegean Sea. Its coordinates are 35.3500° N, 25.1500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Iraklion?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Iraklion is GRHER — country code GR, location code HER.
How deep is Port of Iraklion?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Iraklion has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Iraklion require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Iraklion.
What type of harbor is Port of Iraklion?
Port of Iraklion is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Iraklion have?
Port of Iraklion is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Iraklion are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →