NORTH IONIAN SEA (CORFU, PAXOS, ANTIPAXOS AND THE EPIRUS MAINLAND COAST)

Corfu: boating safety

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Corfu is the main charter base of the northern Ionian Sea, with most boats based at the large marina in Gouvia bay, just north of Corfu town. Typical trips go down the east coast of Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos and along the Greek mainland coast opposite.

LIFE IN DANGER AT SEA
Call +30 210 411 2500
Call JRCC Piraeus on +30 210 411 2500. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16, or DSC on channel 70.

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Harbour and marinas

The port of Corfu is run by the Corfu Port Authority S.A. (Οργανισμός Λιμένα Κέρκυρας), which has its offices in the New Passenger Terminal building at the New Port of Corfu town.

Corfu Port Authority S.A. (Οργανισμός Λιμένα Κέρκυρας Α.Ε.) ▾
corfuport.gr (2026-10-14): “Στοιχεία Επικοινωνίας Κτίριο Νέου Επιβατικού Σταθμού Νέο Λιμάνι Κέρκυρα 49100”

D-Marin Gouvia, in Gouvia bay north of Corfu town, asks arriving boats to call on VHF channel 69.

D-Marin Gouvia ▾
d-marin.com (2026-10-14): “Arrival to the Marina: Please contact us on VHF channel 69”

Weather

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issues marine forecasts four times a day, at 04:00, 10:00, 16:00 and 22:00 UTC. Each covers the next 24 hours and adds a 12-hour outlook.

Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) ▾
emy.gr (2026-10-14): “Η ΕΜΥ εκδίδει 4 φορές την ημέρα προγνώσεις για τη Ναυτιλία (0400-1000-1600-2200 UTC ), που καλύπτουν τις επόμενες 24 ώρες, ενώ περιλαμβάνουν και 12-ωρη προοπτική.”

Hospital and medical

The General Hospital of Corfu "Agia Eirini" has an Emergency Department (ΤΕΠ) on its ground floor. The hospital switchboard is 2661360400.

General Hospital of Corfu «Agia Eirini» (Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κέρκυρας «ΑΓΙΑ ΕΙΡΗΝΗ») · General Hospital of Corfu «Agia Eirini» (Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Κέρκυρας «ΑΓΙΑ ΕΙΡΗΝΗ») ▾
gnkerkyras.gr (2026-10-14): “Ισόγειο Κλινικές/Τμήματα: Διοικητική Υπηρεσία, Εξωτερικά Ιατρεία, Ακτινοδιαγνωστικό Εργαστήριο, Τμήμα Επειγόντων Περιστατικών (ΤΕΠ)”
gnkerkyras.gr (2026-10-14): “Τηλεφωνικό Κέντρο / Telephone center 2661360400”

Frequently asked

Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Corfu?

Call JRCC Piraeus on +30 210 411 2500. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

How do I contact the harbour in Corfu?

The port of Corfu is run by the Corfu Port Authority S.A. (Οργανισμός Λιμένα Κέρκυρας), which has its offices in the New Passenger Terminal building at the New Port of Corfu town.

Where do I get the marine forecast for Corfu?

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) issues marine forecasts four times a day, at 04:00, 10:00, 16:00 and 22:00 UTC. Each covers the next 24 hours and adds a 12-hour outlook.

Read before you sail

Cold water shock and hypothermia: what to doPerson overboard: what to doEngine failure: what to do when you lose powerChartering in Greece: licence & rules

Nearby destinations

Kotor 175 nmDubrovnik 199 nmLipari / Aeolian Islands 240 nmNaples / Amalfi Coast 268 nmSplit 279 nmCyclades (Paros / Mykonos) 290 nmŠibenik 304 nmMalta 339 nm

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