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The Joint Ministerial Decree (ΚΥΑ) 3000.0/44137/2025, published in the Government Gazette ΦΕΚ 3117/Β/19‑6‑2025, lays out the terms and procedures for the placement and commercial operation of mooring buoys ("ναυδέτων" in coastal waters of Greece.

The key points include:

Scope: Applies to tourist vessels and small recreational boats. Covers anchor buoy placement in sea areas outside port or... Show more

The Joint Ministerial Decree (ΚΥΑ) 3000.0/44137/2025, published in the Government Gazette ΦΕΚ 3117/Β/19‑6‑2025, lays out the terms and procedures for the placement and commercial operation of mooring buoys ("ναυδέτων") in coastal waters of Greece. <br /><br />The key points include:<br /><br />Scope: Applies to tourist vessels and small recreational boats. Covers anchor buoy placement in sea areas outside port or designated tourist-port zones <br /><br />Process:An applicant (natural or legal person) submits an electronic file to the relevant port authority.<br />Approvals require coordinated input from authorities including port services, the Navy, archaeological services, tourism planning bodies, and—where applicable—environmental agencies (especially for Natura 2000 or protected zones) .<br /><br />Location & Safety Standards: Buoys must be:<br />≥ 500 m from ports, shipping lanes, other buoys, and offshore energy infrastructure;<br />≥ 100 m from swimming beaches and aquaculture zones;<br />≥ 50 m from underwater cables <br /><br />Duration & Fees: Grants are valid for five years, with user fees determined based on sea area usage; payment proof is mandatory before installation and annually thereafter .<br /><br />Installation Requirements: Applicants must ensure proper buoy installation, maintenance (including lighting and signage), and conduct periodic inspections. They must immediately report any underwater archaeological finds.<br /><br />Enforcement: Inspections are carried out by the Hellenic Coast Guard per Law 5092/2024, with administrative and criminal penalties for violations <br /><br />Anchoring with a vessel's own means is prohibited within the area where moorings are placed and within a 50-meter radius around it.<br /><br />In summary, the decree provides a comprehensive framework regulating the licensing, siting, safety, financial obligations, and oversight of anchorage buoys for tourism and recreational vessels—promoting structured, safe boating use of Greece’s coastal waters.