Salamis Naval Base

 military, naval base

The Salamis Naval Base (Greek: Ναύσταθμος Σαλαμίνας) is the largest naval base in Greece. It is located in the northeastern part of Salamis Island (Cape Arapis) and in Amphiali and Skaramanga. It is close to the major population centres of Athens and Piraeus.

Most Hellenic Navy ships are based at Salamis, as well as many of its administrative, training and support services. The base employs approximately 10,000 naval and civilian personnel.

Salamis Naval Base belongs to the Hellenic Navy Logistics Command. It consists of the Headquarters and the following services:
- Ship movements, docks, jetties and base security
- Salamis Naval Hospital (ΝΝΣ)
- General procurement and supplies service (ΝΣ/ΔΕ)
- Fuel supply service (ΝΣ/ΔΚ)
- Naval infrastructure section (ΝΣ/ΔΝΕΡ)
- Naval weapons service (ΝΣ/ΔΝΟ)
- Chemical Laboratory (ΝΣ/ΔΝΧ)
- Financial section (ΝΣ/ΔΟΥ)
- Technical section (ΝΣ/ΔΤ)

The following commands of the Fleet Headquarters are also based within Salamis Naval Base:
- Hellenic Command Frigates
- Hellenic Command Fast Boats
- Hellenic Command Gun Boats
- Hellenic Command Mine Sweepers
- Hellenic Command Amphibious Forces
- Hellenic Command Submarines
- Underwater Demolition Command

Other naval units in the base area include:
- Palaskas Training Camp
- Amphiali Heliport, LGAM

In addition, the Forward Operating Naval Base of Syros is controlled by Salamis Naval Base.