Orsova

Size limits

Max draught is 4.2m. Max vessel size is 3,000DWT.

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.

Dry docks

A 350m yard available for vessels up to 3,000t equipped for building and repair. Horixontal slipways for 10 places. Cranes up to 40t and a floating dock of 800t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Municipal Hospital, 2.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Craiova Airport located at Craiova, 146km.

Railway station: Gara Orsova, 240m

Where it is

Orsova is in the SW of Romania on the Danube, Km 954, close to the Serbian border approx 300km W of Bucuresti (Bucharest).

The port

The port is one of the largest Romanian river ports. The water depth is 20.0m in the basin. The inlet is used as a winter lake.

Traffic

Approx 340,572t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Orsova in?

Local time at Orsova 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 Orsova?

1000

Who carries out Port State Control at Orsova?

Port State Control at Orsova: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Orsova?

The UN/LOCODE of Orsova is ROORV.

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