Galati (ROGAL)

The port is the largest river-sea port, located on the left bank of the Danube river. Depths in the river channel range from 8.5 to 20m. The port is kept open during the winter by ice breakers. The principal exports are metal products, timber, cement, chemicals and industrial equipment, the main imports being iron ore, coal, coke and grain.

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.

Galati County is located in the eastern part of Romania, in the southern most point of Moldova’s plateau. Located on the left bank of the Danube, it covers an area of 246,4 km2, at the intersection of Siret river (in the west) and Prut river (in the east), near Brates lake, at about 80 km distance from the Black Sea. The nearest city is Braila, located at 15 km to the south. Galati formerly known as Galatz, the main Romanian river - maritime port, is situated on the left bank of the Danube, approx 150 upstream.

Draught 7.5m

Approx 3,800,000t of cargo and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

Anchorages for vessels in the right bank area are: Km155-158 for seagoing vessels. Also, Km150 and Km 158.2-159.3 for river vessels.

Anchorages for vessels in the right bank area are: Km155-158 for seagoing vessels. Also, Km150 and Km 158.2-159.3 for river vessels.

BA 2230, 2835. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

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Compulsory. Pilot boards at Sulina Roads, usually during daylight hours. River pilots are replaced by port pilots at the roads or during navigation in the port zone.

Compulsory. Pilot boards at Sulina Roads, usually during daylight hours. River pilots are replaced by port pilots at the roads or during navigation in the port zone.

Draught of vessel restricted by the depth of water over the Sulina Bar.

Nil. At Galati the water level '0' on the gauge is 0.86m above Black Sea Datum and it is reported that during spring floods (snow melting time) the water level in the river can rise to 7.30m above Black Sea Datum.

Nil. At Galati the water level '0' on the gauge is 0.86m above Black Sea Datum and it is reported that during spring floods (snow melting time) the water level in the river can rise to 7.30m above Black Sea Datum.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Danger of ice in severe winters, but icebreakers keep port open.

GALAI 45°25.35'N 28°02.91'E UNCTAD LOCODE: RO GAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Calling on Ch 16; Harbour Master Ch 68, Pilots Ch 14, callsign "Navrom", hours on request. Tel/fax: Secretariat: +0 236 460070, +0 236 460140 Central station: +0 236 460660, +0 236 460661, +0 236 460662, +0 236 460663. Email: manager@apdm.galati.ro.

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 disembarkation is effected through Customs and Immigration authorities.

..... Documents 1. Registry Certificate. 2. Certificate of Freeboard. 3. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or equivalent for passenger ship. 4. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate. 5. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. 6. Classification Certificate. 7. Tonnage Certificate. 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. 9. Cargo Gear Certificate. 10. Crew List. These documents are kept at the Harbour Master's office until vessel's departure from the port and it is the agent's duty to handle documents to and from the Harbour Master's office. Documents related to the cargo to be discharged: Documents Copies 1. Notice of Readiness 5 2. Cargo Manifest 5 3. Cargo Plan 3 4. Cargo Invoice 1 Documents for loading: 1. Notice of Readiness 5 2. Cargo Plan 5 These documents are distributed by vessel's agents to parties involved. The form of these documents is that used in international maritime activities.

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

Application for pratique should be made upon arrival at Sulina for all Danube ports. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate possible.

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 1400 hours same day and Notice tendered during working hours 1200-1500hrs, lay time counts from 0800hrs of the next working day.