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Romano
Pilot
updated Dec 2018- Porto Romano (Durres) boarding — position 1 Pilot boards41°22.6′N 019°23.4′E
Pilots board between the anchorage (41°23.1'E 019°21.0E) at the berth.
Key data
updated Dec 2024Size limits
Harbour: Max LOA 184.32m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.70m and 50,100DWT.
Offshore: Max LOA 300.00m, draught 17.0m and 140,000DWT.
Water density
1025-1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3-0.4m (springs), 0.1m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porti MBM Terminal | 17.00 m | 300 m | 6 |
| Romano Tanker Terminal | 11.70 m | 184 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 Jul 2024Anchorages
Anchorage is available 41°15.0N 019°22.0'E.
Restrictions
The port does not allow two ships to be manoeuvred at the same time.
Charts and publications
BA 186. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2018Communications
VHF: Port: Durres Harbour Master: Ch 16, 15. Tel/Fax: +355 52 220016.
Pilots: Ch 13.
Terminal Manager: Tel: +355 68 20597.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministere des Transports et Telecommunications, Depart de Transport Maritime, Tirana, Albania.
Tel: +355 42 25862.
Fax: +355 42 27773.
ISPS Compliance: Albania is ISPS compliant.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Jul 2024Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by pipelines.
Bunkering: Not available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Durres Regional Hospital (6km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Tirana International Airport (25km).
About Romano
updated Dec 2024Where it is
The port of Romano in Albania is located on the Adriatic coast, near the town of Durres.
The port
The port is equipped to handle a variety of cargo, including dry bulk ships and feeder vessels, making it a vital link for international shipping routes. The facility boasts extensive infrastructure and a considerable quay length, ensuring efficient handling of goods. Larger tankers are able to moor offshore at the Conventional Buoy Mooring, handling diesel products through two underwater pipelines. Its proximity to the East-West highway enhances connectivity, facilitating smooth road transfers and bolstering Albania's position in regional and global trade networks.
Questions about Romano
Where does the pilot board at Romano?
The pilot boards at Porto Romano (Durres) boarding — position 1, 41°22.6′N 019°23.4′E.
What time zone is Romano in?
Local time at Romano 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 Romano?
The deepest berth listed is at Porti MBM Terminal: 17.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Romano?
1025-1026.
Which load line zone is Romano in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Romano?
The UN/LOCODE of Romano is ALROM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Romano 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.