Giurgiulesti

Size limits

Draught 7.0m.

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

Approach

When entering the river Danube via the Sulina or Bystroye channels please refer to Maritime Danube Regulations of the Romanian River Administration (AFDJ).

Tugs

One tug at the oil terminal and with two tugs at the grain, container and general cargo terminals is compulsory.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 4 hours in advance to the port owner.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16.

Tugs: Ch 16, 14.

Prior to the final approach to the port, the master must seek the permission of Giurgiulesti Harbour Master on Channel 16.

Documents

Danube Logistics and government officials representing the state customs committee, border guards, harbour master and sanitary authorities will board the vessel for documentation purposes upon its arrival and departure. The master of the vessel will be required to present stamped copies of the documents specified in Giurgiulesti's port rules.

Notices and regulations

Berthing operations are conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

At all terminals the vessels are to be berthed starboard alongside (facing upstream).

ISPS

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Freshwater: Available.

Bunkers: A number of bunkering service suppliers are residents of GIFP. Should your vessel require bunker fuel while calling on GIFP, please ask Danube Logistics’ port agency division for quotations from the potential suppliers.

Where it is

Giurgiulesti International Freeport is located on the N bank of the Danube and confluence of the Prut River, at the border between Romania and Ukraine, situated at km 133.8.

Danube Logistics and government officials representing the state customs committee, border guards, harbour master and sanitary authorities will board the vessel for documentation purposes upon its arrival and departure. The master of the vessel will be required to present stamped copies of the documents specified in Giurgiulesti's port rules.

Danube Logistics and government officials representing the state customs committee, border guards, harbour master and sanitary authorities will board the vessel for documentation purposes upon its arrival and departure. The master of the vessel will be required to present stamped copies of the documents specified in Giurgiulesti's port rules.

The port

Giurgiulesti International Free Port consists of a petroleum terminal, a cargo port and an industrial free zone. The port's facilities provide direct access to the Danube and Black Sea, as well as benefiting from its connection to the European standard and Russian railway systems as well as the international road network.

Traffic

Approx 900,000t of cargo, 8,200TEU and 500 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Giurgiulesti?

Pilotage is compulsory within the Sulina and Bystroye channels as well as the maritime section of the Danube up to Giurgiulesti port.

What time zone is Giurgiulesti in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Giurgiulesti?

The UN/LOCODE of Giurgiulesti is MDGIU.

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