Galati

Size limits

Draught 7.5m

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.

Tides

Nil. At Galati the water level '0' on the gauge is 0.86m above Black Sea Datum and it is reported that during spring floods (snow melting time) the water level in the river can rise to 7.30m above Black Sea Datum.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Anchorages for vessels in the right bank area are: Km155-158 for seagoing vessels. Also, Km150 and Km 158.2-159.3 for river vessels.

Restrictions

Draught of vessel restricted by the depth of water over the Sulina Bar.

Charts and publications

BA 2230, 2835. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA 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: Calling on Ch 16; Harbour Master Ch 68, Pilots Ch 14, callsign "Navrom", hours on request.

Tel/fax: Secretariat: +0 236 460070, +0 236 460140

Central station: +0 236 460660, +0 236 460661, +0 236 460662, +0 236 460663.

Email: [email protected].

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 1400 hours same day and Notice tendered during working hours 1200-1500hrs, lay time counts from 0800hrs 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 Certificate possible.

Customs and immigration

Upon arrival Customs, Immigration and Harbour Master Officers visit the vessel in the presence of the agent for checking vessel and crew documents.

Any crew or passenger embarkation or disembarkation is effected through Customs and Immigration authorities.

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

Repairs

Available at Berth 33 in the Docuri Basin.

Dry docks

There is 1 drydock with 2 chambers, 235m x 35m. One is for fitting out, the other for cleaning. A slipway for ships up to 20,000DWT is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available alongside.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Spitalul General Cai Ferate Galati (1.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Bucharest Airport (200km).

Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail network. European and Russian rail systems.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Galati County is located in the eastern part of Romania, in the southern most point of

Moldova’s plateau. Located on the left bank of the Danube, it covers an area of 246,4 km2, at

the intersection of Siret river (in the west) and Prut river (in the east), near Brates lake, at about 80 km distance from the Black Sea. The nearest city is Braila, located at 15 km to the

south.

Galati formerly known as Galatz, the main Romanian river - maritime port, is situated on the left bank of the Danube, approx 150 upstream.

The port

The port is the largest river-sea port, located on the left bank of the Danube river.

Depths in the river channel range from 8.5 to 20m. The port is kept open during the winter by ice breakers.

The principal exports are metal products, timber, cement, chemicals and industrial equipment, the main imports being iron ore, coal, coke and grain.

Traffic

Approx 3,800,000t of cargo and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Galati?

Compulsory. Pilot boards at Sulina Roads, usually during daylight hours.

What time zone is Galati in?

Local time at Galati is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Galati?

The deepest berth listed is at Bazinul Nou Port: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Galati?

1000.

Which load line zone is Galati 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 Galati?

Port State Control at Galati: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Galati?

The UN/LOCODE of Galati is ROGAL.

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