The shipping platform

Location: The Corinth Canal is a 6,343m gorge linking the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs. The ports of Isthmia and Poseidonia are at either end and occupy some 540m of the total canal frontage. General overview: Corinth Canal, tidal waterway across the Isthmus of Corinth in Greece, joining the Gulf of Corinth in the northwest with the Saronic Gulf in the southeast. Currents change approx every 6 hours and the waterway is much affected by NW winds. Canal depth is 8.0m, width at bottom 21m and 24.6m at sea level. Max width of transiting vessel is 18.3m and draught 7.2m. Vessels of over 18.3m beam may transit the canal on application. Headway below the rail bridge is 58.8m and below road bridge 54m. Canal is lighted at night. Maximum speed of vessels navigating the canal is 6kts. It is currently of little economic importance and is mainly a tourist attraction. The Canal is operated by Periandros SA, based at Isthmia Corinthias, who will furnish tariffs upon request. Because the canal is difficult to navigate for large vessels, it is mostly used by smaller recreational boats. After further safety measures, the canal is scheduled to reopen in 2023. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: LOA no limit, moulded beam 18.3m, draught 7.2m.