Port of Varna (BGVAR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Varna (UN/LOCODE BGVAR) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Bulgaria, on the Black Sea. It sits at 43.1833° N, 27.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bulgaria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Varna
Where is Port of Varna located?
Port of Varna is a seaport located in Bulgaria, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 43.1833° N, 27.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Varna?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Varna is BGVAR — country code BG, location code VAR.
How deep is Port of Varna?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Varna has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Varna?
Port of Varna reports a maximum draft of 9.9 m, a maximum length of 225 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Varna require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Varna.
What type of harbor is Port of Varna?
Port of Varna is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Varna have?
Port of Varna is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Varna are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43510), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →