Tulcea

Size limits

LOA 140m, beam 20m, 9,387DWT.

Water density

1000.

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.

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

Port limits

From 35nm to 40nm, marked on the left shore of the river.

Restrictions

Max 7.2m draught is variable either way depending on season. Sailing is only allowed during daylight.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2232. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival at Black Sea Roads to the agent.

Communications

VHF: Calling on Ch 16; Harbour Master Ch 68, Pilots Ch 14.

Notice of readiness

Custom of the port: NOR to be tendered during official working hours (Mon-Thu 0800-1500hrs, Fri or the day before official holidays or free days, 0800-1200hrs). Notice tendered during official working hours 0800-1200hrs, lay time counts from 1400hrs same day and Notice tendered during working hours 1200-1500hrs, lay time counts from 0800hrs of the next working day.

Documents

These documents are distributed by vessel's agents to parties involved. The format of these documents is that used in international maritime activities.

Health

Application for pratique should be made upon arrival at Sulina for all Danube ports.

Customs and immigration

Upon arrival Customs, Immigration and Harbour Master Officers visit the vessel in the presence of the agent for checking vessel and crew documents.

Any crew or passenger embarkation or debarkation is effected through Customs and Immigration authorities.

Notices and regulations

Guards alongside the vessel are supplied, free of any charges. Emergency services available through agent. Crew shore leave available. Special passes issued are compulsory. Seaman's Book is compulsory.

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

VARD program at its Tulcea yard is the expansion of the building berth and dredging of the harbour basin close to the yard and will cumulate in the installation of a new gantry crane. In addition, the launching barge deployed in Tulcea was enlarged into a fully-fledged floating dock during and can now be used to launch vessels up to 210m by 49m in size.

There is a synchrolift system for drydocking/undocking ships with a length of up to 150m, breadth 26m, lifting capacity of 6,500t. Drydocking/undocking speed 22cm/min.

There are 9 slipways with a total length of 1,800m, fitted with cranes of 15t and 50t capacity, which can also be used for shipbuilding.

Shipyard basin of 800m quay with modern outfit for repairs and 200m on the Danube bank for ship trials before sea trials.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel and diesel oil available by road tanker with 2-3 days notice.

Stores: Not Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Tulcea County Hospital (2km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Tulcea Airport (10km).

Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail system.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, in 3 shifts.

Where it is

Tulcea is situated on the S bank of the Danube at 37nm to 40nm marker from Sulina.

The port

Tulcea Port is one of Romania's largest river ports, strategically located at the gateway to the Danube Delta. It plays a crucial role in facilitating both domestic and international trade via the Danube River. The port remains operational year-round, with icebreakers deployed in winter to ensure access to the Sulina Channel. Tulcea Port handles a wide range of exports, including ferroalloys, aluminum hydroxide and scrap iron, while its imports primarily consist of chemicals, limestone, quartzite, bauxite, chrome ore, iron and coke. It also serves as a vital hub for the transit of dry and general cargo in bulk.

Traffic

Approx 1,900,000t of cargo and 900 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tulcea?

Compulsory. Usually daylight only.

What time zone is Tulcea in?

Local time at Tulcea 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 Tulcea?

1000.

Which load line zone is Tulcea 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 Tulcea?

Port State Control at Tulcea: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tulcea?

The UN/LOCODE of Tulcea is ROTCE.

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