Generally the anchorage place is communicated by the pilot station, both
for inner or outer road.

Arrival
KM 148 from Constantza

Ballast
Pumping out of ballast and dirty water is not allowed.

Cargo Handling Facilities
The port has 5 floating cranes of 10-32 t.

Bulk Cargo Facilities: No special facilities available. Bulk fertilizers can be transhipped to barges. Fertilizers in bags can be stored in special warehouses. Different kinds of ore can be manipulated and stored on open platforms.

Caution In the Sulina Channel, navigation is forbidden at night and during poor visability.

Documents

Name of list or certificate Number of copies

Crew : 10
Passengers : 10
Stowaways : 1
Tobacco/spirits/personal effects: 1
Stores : 1
Arms and ammunition : 2
Health documents or certificates: 1
Certificate of Deratting : 1
Load Line Certificate : 1
Tonnage Certificate : 1
Certificate of Nationality : 1
Safety Equipment Certificate : 1
Cargo Gear Certificate : 1
Bill of Ladings : 3
Manifests (freighted) : 3
Manifests (unfreighted) : 3

After the vessel has completed shifting to berth at the wharf, she is boarded by the Sanitary Commission (for the sanitary inspection of crew as well as for veterinary and phitosanitary inspection). After the vessel has effected the sanitary inspection, she is boarded by the Control Commission. The Master fills in a form of declaration in 4 copies which together with the cargo plan, manifest of goods, sanitary certificates, etc., is handed to the representative of the Agency. Within max. 12 hours after performing arrival formalities, the Master or Chief Mate fills in the questionnaire Declaration in the Harbour Master's Office and the following documents will be tendered until sailing of the vessel:

Radiotelegraph equipment certificate
Safety construction certificate
Ship's register

Note: Crew lists and passenger list must be issued in several copies (about 10 pcs). If the vessel is staying more than 12 hours in the port, provision lists, crew personal goods lists and bonded goods lists should be issued.

Entrance
There are two recommended approach routes through the mine danger area off Gura Sulina. The N is 1.1 miles wide and the S 1.6 miles wide. The entrance channel over the bar is a regulated fairway between 2 moles about 200 m apart and extending E and ESE from the coast for about 4 miles.

As of July, 1992 the following restrictions apply for vessels transiting the Sulina Canal:
- Max Length 155 metres
- Max Draft 24 feet

(but to be in accordance with daily report of Danube minimum depths issued by A.F.D.J., Galati.)

Tug assistance is compulsory when passing mile 31 near M/V Rostock wreck. Vessels loaded with dangerous cargoes are not allowed to transit the area.

Operations are continuing in an effort to remove the wreck of the M/V Rostock from the canal. A keel clearance of at least 0.3 m (1') is required. The actual depth over the bar is displayed in figures at Sulina light house and is visible from the bar by telescope.

Vessels proceeding to Danube river ports must wait at the Sulina road 1 nm from the black buoy marked 01 (green flash). All vessels should have an Administration Pilot on board. In the Sulina Channel, navigation is forbidden at night and during poor visability.

Max. speed in the Sulina channel is 10 km/h.

ETA
Advance notice in due time to Navlomar, Sulina.

Garbage Removal
Throwing of garbage overboard is not allowed in the territorial waters of Romania. Non observance of these rules causes penalties imposed by the Harbour Master.

Harbour
The Port of Sulina is a free port and consists of quays at both sides of the river for a distance of 3 miles from km 0. The port is divided in 5 sections, viz:

• 1) On the left bank are the tankers berths
• 2) for men-of-war and official vessels
  3) for tugs, lighters and laden vessels awaiting favourable weather
  4) for upstream bound vessels and empty barges and lighters
  5) 50 berths (25 on each bank) for cargo vessels.

The quays are located on both sides of the Danube with minimum depths alongside of 7.31 m.

Harbour Authorities
The river is under the jurisdiction of the Danube Commission possessing sovereign rights. The territorial authority, Romania, controls the town and customs house,

Health and Medical
Sanitary Inspection: Immediately upon berthing, the Sanitary Commission checks the ports of call during the voyage, the nature of the cargo, the number of crew and passengers, the port of destination, the state of health of the crew, particularly regarding any disease, vaccinatons etc. Medical assistance available at the city hospital.

HATCHES
Opening and closing of the hatches on account of the vessel.

DANGEROUS CARGO
Vessels loaded with dangerous cargoes are not allowed to transit the area.

Pilotage
Vessels should notify arrival at the road to the Sulina Free Port Administration. ETA can be confirmed or adjusted
when necessary by VHF, ch. 16. No specific zone for the pilot boat, usually the pilot boards the ship at the anchorage place. The approaches are as follows:

Sulina - SE - approach course no. 5, 1.6 Nm in breadth, 7 Nm long, course 14326. The central line meets the following positions:

• S1: 45 deg. 03'1''N - 29 deg. 53'4''E, 11.5 Nm, true bearing 124.4 to the Sulina Lighthouse.
• S2: 45 deg. 08'9''N - 29 deg. 47'9''E, 5.75 Nm, true bearing 095.7 to the Sulina Lighthouse.

From the No.01 Buoy (whistle buoy) and then following the 301.2 course, you will proceed in the Sulina Channel and then into port. Max. draft admitted 7.01 m.

Radio
Until reaching Sulina Bar, all radio communications should be transmitted to Constantza Coast Radio Station. When proceeding in the channel at the Sulina Bar, all radio communications are prohibited. Only VHF radio-communications are permitted.

Sulina Pilot Station: Ch. 16.

Supplies
Fresh water available at the maritime transit basin and at the city quay.Bunker and Shell Marine lubricating products available.

Tides and Currents
No tide restrictions.

Towage
Compulsory for vessels over 1,000 GRT and when passing mile 31 near mv Rostock wreck. Tugs available up to 2000 HP. Towage in the road and the port is performed by the Port Administration based on the Towage Contact form, distributed to the vessel by Agents. Towage services in the road and in the port are performed continuously, 24 hours daily. Tugs are fitted with VHF radio-telephones (channels 11 and 13) and radars. Towage tarfiffs are set up subject to the tugs power, vessels GRT and towage (assistance ) time. Tugs and pushers available up to 2000 HP.

Watchmen
Recommended in some specific cases.