Port of Burgas (BGBOJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Burgas (UN/LOCODE BGBOJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Bulgaria, on the Black Sea. It sits at 42.4833° N, 27.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bulgaria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Burgas
Where is Port of Burgas located?
Port of Burgas is a seaport located in Bulgaria, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 42.4833° N, 27.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Burgas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Burgas is BGBOJ — country code BG, location code BOJ.
How deep is Port of Burgas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Burgas has a channel depth of about 15 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Burgas?
Port of Burgas reports a maximum draft of 14.8 m, a maximum length of 252 m, a maximum beam of 46 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Burgas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Burgas.
What type of harbor is Port of Burgas?
Port of Burgas is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Burgas have?
Port of Burgas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Burgas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43500), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →