Seaport · Romania
Port of Tulcea
Tulcea (Romania) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 43572). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Romania
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- ROTCE
- World Port Index no.
- 43572
- Coordinates
- 45.17°N, 28.82°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Romania
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Cargo pier depth | 7.0 m |
|---|---|
| Max vessel draft | 7.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Ice
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,440 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,460 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,020 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tulcea, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 183 (Enroute) - North Coast of Russia.
Frequently asked questions about Tulcea
Where is Port of Tulcea?
Tulcea (Romania) lies on the Black Sea, at about 45.17°N, 28.82°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tulcea?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE ROTCE for Tulcea. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tulcea?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 7.2 m for Tulcea. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Tulcea from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,440 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,020 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Constanța, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Piraeus.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tulcea?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tulcea through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.