Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Drydock type: Large
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about VARNA port (BGVAR) — Bulgaria
Key information on VARNA Port.
VARNA (UN/Locode: BGVAR), Bulgaria is a seaport located at approximately 43.19382° N, 27.91081° E.
What type of vessels VARNA Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (81.03%), Tanker (13.79%), Other (4.89%) and Passenger (0.29%).
Where is VARNA Port located?
Coordinates: 43.19382° N, 27.91081° E.
- BALCHIK — UN/Locode: BGBAL — 43.40140° N, 28.16208° E
- NESSEBAR — UN/Locode: BGNES — 42.66025° N, 27.73335° E
- MANGALIA — UN/Locode: ROMAG — 43.80047° N, 28.57381° E
What are the key facilities and depths at VARNA Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 10.97 m.
What restrictions apply at VARNA Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do VARNA Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 14.95; max DWT: 112,723; max GT: 62912; max NT: 34784; min LOA: 3; min beam: 3; min draft: 2.5; min DWT: 200; min GT: 125; min NT: 289 and build year: 1968.
Who are the ship suppliers at VARNA Port?
Ship suppliers include CTS Offshore and Marine and Stem Fuels.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | BGVAR |
| Latitude / Longitude | 43.19º, 27.91º |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 10.97 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
