PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Midia
Pilot
updated Jul 2016Compulsory for all vessels berthing and unberthing, except Navy vessels, vessels used for a public service such as maintenance, control and surveillance of navigation, salvage vessels, training, hospital and leisure vessels. Pilotage is compulsory for entering, leaving the port and for the manoeuvring of the vessels inside the port, throughout 24 hours. The vessel's Master should notify pilots, at least 12 hours prior to arrival in the roads. The compulsory zone to embark/disembark the pilot is as follows:
Fair weather (max wind 15kts), near the point of co-ordinates: 44°05.1'N 028°43.1'E.
Bad weather (wind over 15kts), near the point of co-ordinates: 44°06.2'N 028°42.3'E.
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
Harbour: LOA 189.9m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.5m, 53,121DWT.
Midia CALM Buoy: LOA 274.48m, 160,000DWT.
Water density
1014.
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
Tides in the Black Sea are negligible. Variations of water level may be caused by persistent winds and can reach 0.5m under extreme conditions.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midia International | 8.50 m | 190 m | 6 |
| Petromidia Refinery - Midia Marine Terminal | 8.00 m | 274 m | 8 |
| LPG Terminal | 7.20 m | 125 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2021Approach
The port is accessed through an approach channel with a width of 80m and depth of 5.6m.
Approach and entry: Midia is approached by a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) that leads NW for 2.5nm from 44°16'N 028°46'E, and entered between two breakwaters.
Port limits
The port is limited by the S and E breakwaters.
Traffic schemes and VTS
The vessel's Master should report to Constantza Port Control at the entrance into the separation zone, 12nm from the N jetty, calling on VHF Ch 67.
Anchorages
In the anchorage area depths are 20.0m
Restrictions
Tankers are not permitted to enter at night.
Tugs
There is a tug of 600hp available (owned by Black Sea Shipping).
Charts and publications
BA 2214, 2230, 2232, 2282. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
The shipowner should send the ETA to the agent and the agent notifies Constantza Port Administration, the Harbour Master's Office and the stevedoring companies through Radio Constanta.
The notice must include: Flag, LOA, draught, ETA, loading/unloading, kind of cargo, quantity, origin and destination.
Communications
Radio Constantza, callsign "YQI", working frequency: 500kHz; 461kHz; 2748kHz.
VHF: Harbour Master Midia: Ch 67.
Pilots: Ch 14.
Constanta VTS: Ch 67. Tel: +40 372 416809. Fax: +40 372 416810. Email: [email protected].
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 the personnel onboard, the nature of cargo, specifications regarding possible diseases, vaccinations, etc. If there is no contamination danger, free pratique is granted to the vessel.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.
Customs and immigration
Small quantities of goods are allowed for each member of the crew. The quantities, for 5 days 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 Customs approval.
The Immigration Office in the port may grant transit visas for the seamen to disembark for repatriation.
Flags
No special requirements.
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 Mar 2021Repairs
Shipyard with specialised facilities.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available via tanker barge or road tanker.
Medical
All kinds of medical assistance are available in the town of Constantza.
Crew change
The Immigration Office in the port of Constantza may grant transit visas for seamen disembarking for repatriation.
Transport
Nearest airport: Mihail Kogalniceanu (15km), International Airport.
Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail network.
Canal: The port is connected to the Poarta Alba-Midia Navodari Canal which is a branch of the Danube-Black Sea Canal.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Midia
updated Mar 2021Where it is
Midia is situated on the Black Sea coastline, approx 13.5nm N of Constantza.
The port
It is one of the satellite ports of Constantza and was designed and built to serve the adjacent industrial and petrochemical facilities. The N and S breakwaters have a total length of 6,760m.
The main cargoes handled are packed chemicals, crude oil, fuel product, agribulk, LPG, metallic products and livestock.
Traffic
Approx 6,200,000t of cargo and 900 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Midia
What are the pilot arrangements at Midia?
Compulsory for all vessels berthing and unberthing, except Navy vessels, vessels used for a public service such as maintenance, control and surveillance of navigation, salvage vessels, training, hospital and leisure vessels.
What time zone is Midia in?
Local time at Midia 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 Midia?
The deepest berth listed is at Midia International: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Midia?
1014.
Which load line zone is Midia 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 Midia?
Port State Control at Midia: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Midia?
The UN/LOCODE of Midia is ROMID.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Midia 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.
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