SOUTH COAST OF CYPRUS (LIMASSOL / LEMESOS)

Limassol: boating safety

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Limassol (Lemesos) on the south coast is the main port of Cyprus. Yachts use Limassol Marina beside the old town and the old port basin, which serves fishing boats and pleasure craft.

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Call JRCC Larnaca on +357 24 643005. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16, or DSC on channel 70.

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Harbour and marinas

Limassol is the main port of Cyprus, overseen by the Cyprus Ports Authority. The old port next to the town now serves fishing boats, pleasure craft, port police and navy vessels; its basin has 450 m of quays with depths of 2.5 to 4.5 m.

Cyprus Ports Authority · Cyprus Ports Authority · Cyprus Ports Authority ▾
cpa.gov.cy (2026-10-14): “Lemesos Port, a port of multiple uses, is the main port of Cyprus.”
cpa.gov.cy (2026-10-14): “το Παλιό Λιμάνι Λεμεσού περιορίστηκε στην εξυπηρέτηση αλιευτικών σκαφών, σκαφών αναψυχής, σκαφών της λιμενικής αστυνομίας και του πολεμικού ναυτικού.”
cpa.gov.cy (2026-10-14): “η λεκάνη αποτελείται από κρηπιδώματα μήκους 450 μ. με βάθος από 2.50 - 4.50 μ.”

Limassol Marina (34°40.0'N 33°02.4'E) works on VHF channel 12.

Limassol Marina ▾
limassolmarina.com (2026-10-14): “34°40.0’N 33°02.4’E VHF CHANNEL 12”

Weather

The Cyprus Radio coast station has been run by JRCC Larnaca since July 2015. It operates 24 hours a day and provides maritime information and meteorological data within the GMDSS.

Joint Rescue Coordination Center Larnaca (gov.cy) · Joint Rescue Coordination Center Larnaca (gov.cy) · Joint Rescue Coordination Center Larnaca (gov.cy) ▾
gov.cy (2026-10-14): “On 1 July 2015, the Larnaca JRCC officially assumed responsibility for the operation of the “Cyprus Radio” Coastal Station.”
gov.cy (2026-10-14): “As a shore-based station within the international GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System), it provides maritime information, meteorological data”
gov.cy (2026-10-14): ““Cyprus Radio” operates on a 24-hour basis alongside the JRCC Operations Center.”

Local rules

Bareboat chartering of pleasure boats in Cyprus is regulated by Shipping Deputy Ministry Circular 22/2022, which sets conditions for charter companies and their boats. The ministry publishes a list of companies and boats with a valid attestation.

Shipping Deputy Ministry (Cyprus) · Shipping Deputy Ministry (Cyprus) ▾
gov.cy (2026-10-14): “proceeded in the issuance of Circular 22/2022 (currently available only on Greek) which defines the conditions that must be met by companies and vessels under their management to practice this activity.”
gov.cy (2026-10-14): “Below is a list of the companies with valid attestation of bareboat chartering operation and their crafts which have valid attestation of inspection:”

Hospital and medical

Limassol General Hospital (public, State Health Services Organisation) has an Accident and Emergency department that treats all emergencies in the district. Phone +357 25 801 100.

State Health Services Organisation (OKYpY) · Deputy Ministry of Tourism (visitcyprus.com) ▾
shso.org.cy (2026-10-14): “Το Νοσοκομείο διαθέτει Τμήμα Ατυχημάτων και Επειγόντων Περιστατικών και περιθάλπτει όλα τα επείγοντα περιστατικά της Επαρχίας.”
visitcyprus.com (2026-10-14): “Lemesos General l Hospital: +357 25 801 100”

Frequently asked

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

Call JRCC Larnaca on +357 24 643005. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

How do I contact the harbour in Limassol?

Limassol is the main port of Cyprus, overseen by the Cyprus Ports Authority. The old port next to the town now serves fishing boats, pleasure craft, port police and navy vessels; its basin has 450 m of quays with depths of 2.5 to 4.5 m.

Where do I get the marine forecast for Limassol?

The Cyprus Radio coast station has been run by JRCC Larnaca since July 2015. It operates 24 hours a day and provides maritime information and meteorological data within the GMDSS.

Read before you sail

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Nearby destinations

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