Port of Tulcea (ROTCE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tulcea (UN/LOCODE ROTCE) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Romania, on the Black Sea. It sits at 45.1667° N, 28.8167° E. The port reports cargo pier depths around 7 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Romania
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tulcea
Where is Port of Tulcea located?
Port of Tulcea is a seaport located in Romania, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 45.1667° N, 28.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tulcea?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tulcea is ROTCE — country code RO, location code TCE.
How deep is Port of Tulcea?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tulcea has cargo pier depths of about 7 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tulcea?
Port of Tulcea reports a maximum draft of 7.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tulcea require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tulcea.
What type of harbor is Port of Tulcea?
Port of Tulcea is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tulcea have?
Port of Tulcea is recorded as offering wharves, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tulcea are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43572), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →