In November 2014, the €300m VTTV terminal opened for business, designed and constructed by VTTI. Its strategic location makes it the first terminal of its kind in the Eastern Mediterranean, connecting Europe and the Black Sea with markets in the Middle East and Asia. The asset currently comprises 28 tanks and capacity of 544,000 m³, and offers access to a deep water marine jetty as well as to road tanker loading facilities. A Phase 2 expansion is currently under evaluation and would create an additional 13 tanks and further capacity of 305,000 m³.

  • Operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
  • A single ‘T’ formation jetty with four berthing positions, inclusive of mooring restrains, fendering systems and product containment provision.
  • Jetty is compliant with the provisions of ISPS Code.
  • Type of bottom is sandy for all berths.
  • Ship to ship transfers are to be done using vessels’ own pumps.
  • Products handled as per storage contract agreements are clean products.
  • Ship to ship transfer capabilities for both clean and also dirty products (fuel oil/ crude oil).
  • No air draft restrictions, or daylight restrictions.

  • The lines located on berths 3 and 4 are fitted with pigging facilities in order to fully empty the lines. Lines will be purged with nitrogen. Berths 1 and 2 will be emptied at low drain connection points by portable pumps.
  • All quarantine and customs formalities (free pratique) shall be carried out at anchorage point.
  • For location of anchorage point and pilot boarding area, please contact Cyprus Ports Authority.
  • Allowable draft for channel is 30 meters.
  • Density of water is sea water 1,025.
  • For the local tide table at Vasiliko, refer to Limassol port.
  • Local Ballast water Regulations are according to ‘MARPOL Regulations for special areas (Mediterranean Sea)’.
  • Bunkering / supply services only by sea side of vessel and only before or after operations, and always with consent of the Terminal Representative.
  • Crew and vessel/tanker personnel are not permitted  to leave the vessel. Exceptions only after consent of the Terminal Representative.

BERTH 1BERTH 2
Berth locationN: 341992.838, E: 229308.151N: 342017.501, E: 229284.747
Minimum deadweight50,000 tons20,000 tons
Maximum deadweight160,000 tons120,000 tons
Maximum draft alongside17m16m
Minimum length overall200m150m
Maximum length overall280m250m
Loading arm connections2 x 12” connections clean product2 x 12” connections clean product
2 x 12” connections fuel oil2 x 12” connections fuel oil
Side for berthingStarboard sidePort side
BERTH 3BERTH 4
Berth locationN: 342289.519, E: 229620.787N: 342314.182, E: 229597.383
Minimum deadweight10,000 tons5,000 tons
Maximum deadweight50,000 tons50,000 tons
Maximum draft alongside13m13m
Minimum length overall125m50m
Maximum length overall200m200m
Loading arm connections2 x 12” connections clean product2 x 12” connections clean product
1 x 12” connections fuel oil1 x 12” connections fuel oil
Side for berthingPort sideStarboard side
-For vessels deadweight 5,000 – 10,000
Minimum freeboard-1.5m
Minimum height of manifold in laden condition-2.15m

VTTV VASSILIKO JETTY
VTTV VASSILIKO JETTY AREA LAYOUT

vttv oil terminal aerial photo
vttv oil terminal aerial photo

vttv oil terminal jetty aerial photograph
vttv oil terminal jetty aerial photograph

vttv vassiliko terminal tank storage photo
vttv vassiliko terminal tank storage photo