PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Braila
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards at Sulina Roads. River pilots are replaced by port pilots at the roads or during navigation in the port zone. No vessel should proceed into the port without permission from Port Control.
Key data
updated Nov 2021Size limits
LAO 140.88, beam 20.01m, and 13,500DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricost Terminal | — | 140 m | 1 |
| Romanel International Group Terminal | — | 131 m | 1 |
| TTS Porturi Fluviale Terminal | — | 141 m | 3 |
| Braila Harbour | — | 140 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2021Approach
Depths in the approach channel vary from 11.0-25.0m.
Caution: A sand and stone bank on the E bank between Km 171 and 172 is a danger to navigation.
Anchorages
The anchorage zone is established between Km 171 - 172 and between Km 166 - 168.5, Each zone has a capacity for 7 - 8 seagoing vessels.
Tugs
Three tugs available 1 x 1500hp, 1 x 650hp and 1 x 2700hp.
Charts and publications
BA 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notice of ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival at Black Sea Roads to the agent.
Communications
VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 68,
Port Pilots: Ch 14.
Notice of readiness
Custom of the port: NOR to be tendered during official working hours (Mon-Thu 0800-1500hrs, Fri or the day before official holidays or free days, 0800-1200hrs). Notice tendered during official working hours 0800-1200hrs, lay time counts from 1400hrs same day and Notice tendered during working hours 1200-1500hrs, lay time counts from 0800 hours of the next working day.
Documents
These documents are distributed by vessel's agents to parties involved. The form of these documents is that used in international maritime activities.
Health
Application for pratique should be made upon arrival at Sulina for all Danube ports. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible.
Customs and immigration
Upon arrival, Customs, Immigration and Harbour Master Officers visit the vessel in the presence of the agent for checking both the vessel and crew documents.
Any crew or passenger embarkation or disembarkation is effected through Customs and Immigration Authorities.
Notices and regulations
Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: [email protected].
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Constantza Maritime Port Administration.
Address: Incinta Port Constantza, Gara Maritima, 900900, Constantza, Romania.
Tel: +40 241 601097.
Fax: +40 241 619512.
Mob: +40 722 261111.
Email: [email protected].
Website: http://www.constantza-port.ro.
ISPS Designated Authority: Administration of the Navigable Canals.
Address: PO Box 1, 1 Ecluzei Street, Agigea, Constantza, Romania.
Tel: +40 241 738505.
Fax: +40 241 738505.
Mob: +40 722 685782.
Email: [email protected].
Recognised Security Organisations:
RSO - ISSC Issue:
RSO - Security Consultant Services:
Port Security Information:
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Nov 2015Repairs
Available. Three berths are capable of handling vessels up to 9,000DWT.
Dry docks
Specialised shipyard for vessels up to 15,000DWT.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available alongside.
Medical
Spitalul Obstetrica-Ginecologie, 1.7km and Centrul Medical Grivita, 3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tulcea Danube Delta Airport located at Tulcea, 104km..
Nearest railway: Danube Express, 7km. The port is connected to the national rail network.
Working hours
Work is carried out in 3 shifts throughout 24 hours.
About Braila
updated Nov 2021Where it is
The port of Braila is a sea-river port located on the left bank of Danube river.
The port
The port mainly handles, general cargo, steel, timber, grain, livestock and containers.
Traffic
1,200,000t cargo handled annually.
Questions about Braila
What are the pilot arrangements at Braila?
Compulsory. Available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Braila in?
Local time at Braila is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Braila?
1000.
Which load line zone is Braila in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Who carries out Port State Control at Braila?
Port State Control at Braila: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Braila?
The UN/LOCODE of Braila is ROBRA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Braila say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.