Tulcea (ROTCE)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Tulcea port has 2 safe roads anchorages: ..... 1. Off S bank between 57-62km, river craft and seagoing vessels. 2. Off N bank betweeen 64.3-66km up river of Tulcea port, for barges 3. Vessels awaiting daylight sailing, when the water level is +3.0m, between 35-36nm downriver of Tulcea port, Romanian Roads.

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

1000.

Compulsory. Usually daylight only. Pilot boards at Sulina Roads, in position Buoy No 2 (North dam's head extension) at a range of 2nm, between bearings 000°-121°. Calling and arranging for a pilot only through local agent. Vessel has to display flag "G" according to International Code. Description of pilot cutter: White with the inscription "Pilot" on both sides. The pilot cutter displays flag "H" of International Code. Number of pilots available: There are enough pilots for 100 vessels per day. One pilot is required for each vessel.

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

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

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Average monthly speed is 5kts (Apr); 4kts (Sep). Fog may be encountered mainly during Nov and Feb.

TULCEA 45°11.01'N 28°48.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: RO TCE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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

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.

..... 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 format 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.

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.

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

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.