Giurgiu

Size limits

Max draught 3.5m, max vessel size in the Commercial Port and the Plants Canal Port is 1,500t, the Oil Terminal 2,000t and the shipyard 5,000t.

Water density

1000

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

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3)

Standard messages

According to the International Code of Signals.

Notice of readiness

After granting free pratique, a vessel moored in an operative berth receives "Harbour Master's Coming Alongside Permit" and "Custom's Loading/Unloading Permit". Afterwards the vessel may tender Notice of Readiness.

Health

Sanitary Inspection: Immediately after berthing, the Sanitary Commission checks the condition of health of all persons onboard, the nature of cargo, specifications regarding possible diseases, vaccinations, etc. If there is no contamination danger, free pratique is granted to the vessel.

Customs and immigration

Small quantities of goods are allowed for each member of the crew. The quantities, for a 5 day stay in the port, are as follows: For the Master, 400 cigarettes and 2 bottles of alcohol; for each member of the crew, 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of alcohol.

The quantities in excess of personal use are put under the Customs seal and may be removed only with the Customs approval.

The Immigration Office in the port of Constantza may grant transit visas for seamen disembarked for repatriation.

Flags

No special requirements.

Notices and regulations

SOLAS 74; MARPOL 73/78; STCW 91.

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 shipyard.

Dry docks

The port has a synchrolift with max capacity 5,000DWT and an outfitting quay of 365m in length. Horizontal slipways for 8 places available. Cranes up to 40t available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Giurgiu County Hospital, 3.0km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bucharest Baneasa International Airport located at Bucharest, 75.7km and Henri Coanda International Airport located at Otopeni, 85.3km.

Nearest railway: Gara de Nord, 72.2km.

Where it is

Giurgiu is situated on the Danube close to the border with Bulgaria and approx 75km S of Bucuresti (Bucharest). This is at river location Km 465 to Km 493.

The port

Giurgiu port is one of the largest river port located in the city Of Giurgiu on the Danube river. The port facilities handled bulk commodities, general cargo and wood products.

What time zone is Giurgiu in?

Local time at Giurgiu 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 Giurgiu?

1000

Who carries out Port State Control at Giurgiu?

Port State Control at Giurgiu: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Giurgiu?

The UN/LOCODE of Giurgiu is ROGRG.

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