Gdansk

1. Gdansk boarding, Nowy Port Pilot boards54°27.7′N 018°41.4′E
2. Gdansk boarding, Port Polnocny Pilot boards54°25.9′N 018°53.3′E

Size limits

Draught 15.0m, LOA 400m, beam 61.0m, 321,300DWT.

Beam unrestricted at Naftoport Marine Terminal, Berth O.

Water density

1002.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

No tides. During strong N'ly winds water level observed 120cm above MSL and during strong S'ly winds water level observed 100cm below MSL.

Current max 1kt depending on wind direction (E or W).

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

Port limits

The port limits of Gdansk extend S from Nowy Port along Martwa Wisla as far as Most Kolejowy, on the SE side of Przerobka (54°22.0'N 018°41.0'E).

Traffic schemes and VTS

Position Report: Before departing the roads of Gdansk or on passing Lightbuoy HEL or Lightbuoy ZN Reporting Points.

Anchorages

There are five designated anchorage areas in the roadstead off Nowy Port and Port Polnocny. The seabed in the roadstead is clear and level, consisting of hard sand on clay. Depths given are the minimum at mean water level.

Restrictions

Overhead high tension cable with a vertical clearance of 57m spans Martwa Wisla, close N of the entrance to basin Gorniczy and also spans Kanal Kaszubski approx 0.15nm N of the ferry crossing.

Bridges: There are four bridges which span Martwa Wisla within the port bounderies, two of which are fixed bridges joining Wyspa Ostrow to the W bank.

John Paul II Suspension Bridge: East of the turntable railway bridge, with a span of 230m linking the port with the major road network, avoiding the city.

Most Siennieki: (54°21.4'N 018°40.8'E) is a road drawbridge across the Martwa Wisla. The drawbridge, opening in the middle, is approx 19.5m in width with an overhead clearance of 7.0m at Mean Water Level. The navigable span is marked on the left bank, right bank and in the centre with boards which are floodlit. In addition, notice boards on either side of the navigable span give the height of the navigable passage at Mean Water Level and its width. These boards are floodlit.

Most Kolejowy: A turntable railway bridge, approx 0.5nm E of Most Siennieki, has two central openings approx 14m in width but these are spanned by overhead cables with a vertical clearance of approx 11m. When the bridge is closed there is an overhead clearance of 5.5m.

Submarine cables and pipelines: Submarine cables and pipelines are laid in several places. Their positions are marked by white boards with red edges, one having a red diagonal stripe and the other a black anchor.

Tugs

The number of tugs and necessary requirements of each tow of vessels difficult to manoeuvre shall be determined by the Harbour Master.

The Harbour Master may exempt vessels having double hull from the above requirements, provided that the vessels are not older than 5 years.

Charts and publications

BA 8293, 2688, 8295. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

Communications

VHF: Gdansk Port Control: Ch 14, 16. Tel: +48 58 343 6209. Fax: +48 58 343 0144. Email: kpgdan@umgdy.

Gdansk Pilot: Ch 14,16. Tel: +48 58 343 9769. Fax: 48 58 737 6502. Email: [email protected]

Berthing Master: Ch 14, 16. Tel: +48 58 307 3901.

Deepwater Container Terminal: Ch 17, 22, Tel: +48 58 343 6317. Email: [email protected].

Gdansk Port Control: Ch 14, 16.

Vessel Traffic Service (GDANREP): VTS Zatoka: Ch 16, 66, 70, 71. Tel: +48 58 621 6162. Fax: +48 58 620 5363. Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered by telex or cable upon vessel's arrival in the port's roads.

Documents

The Harbour Master shall keep all vessels' safety documents for the period of stay at the port.

Health

The Maritime Declaration of Health and the Crew Vaccination List is to be presented to the Health Officer.

Customs and immigration

A valid passport or Seaman's Book is required by Immigration.

Flags

It is customary for vessels entering the harbour to salute via flag.

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

Designated Authority: Ministry of Infrastructure, Maritime Transport Department.

Position: Deputy Director.

Address: ul Chalubinskiego 4/6, PL-00-928 Warszawa, Poland.

Tel: +48 22 630 1540.

Fax: +48 22 830 0947.

Mob:+48 502 502 414.

Website: http://www.mi.gov.pl

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Comprehensive facilities to cover every requirement, including divers for underwater work.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: IFO (delivered via barge) and MGO (delivered via truck) available at all "commercially-active" berths from Ship Service S.A..

Stores: Available.

Medical

St Mary's Hospital in Wojciech, 5km.

Crew change

Available. Agency will arrange all formalities and repatriate crew to all destinations.

Transport

Nearest airport: Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (15km).

Nearest railway: Gdansk Glowny, main passenger station (9km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Three shifts: 2300-0700, 0700-1500, 1500-2300.

Where it is

Gdansk is situated at the mouth of Wisla River, in the N of Poland, on the southern Baltic coast.

The port

Port Gdansk consists of two parts which differ in terms of natural operation parameters; the inner port and the outer port, called Northern Port.

The inner port, extends along Martwa Wisla and Port Channel, providing mainly general cargo, handling and storage services on both sides of the fairway. There are liquid and dry bulk sulphur terminals, phosphates terminal, two ferry terminals, fruit handling terminal and a container terminal, handling international and far east trade. The remaining wharves handle general and bulk cargo. Specialised cargo handling equipment and port infrastructure are available, enabling the handling of grain, fertilisers, lumber, ore, steel and containers, as well as Ro-Ro vessel servicing.

The Port Free Zone is also located at the entrance to the inner port.

The outer port features piers, quays and cargo handling stations located directly in the water basins of Gulf of Gdansk. There are modern handling and storage facilities for containers and bulk cargoes of crude oil, heating oils and fuels, coal and LPG, together forming an area for servicing the energy sector. The Northern Port area holds considerable land reserves for current and future projects. The port remains ice free all year round.

Gdansk is reported to be Europe's fastest growing port.

Traffic

Approx 80,400,000t of cargo, 4,000 vessels and 2,800,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Gdansk?

The pilot boards at Gdansk boarding, Nowy Port, 54°27.7′N 018°41.4′E. Gdansk has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Gdansk in?

Local time at Gdansk is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Gdansk?

The deepest berth listed is at Coal Export Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Gdansk?

1002.

Which load line zone is Gdansk in?

Summer Zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gdansk?

Port State Control at Gdansk: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gdansk?

The UN/LOCODE of Gdansk is PLGDN.

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