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Port of Burgas

BGBOJ🇧🇬Bulgaria

Port Location

About Port of Burgas

Also known as: Burgas, Pristanishhen Kompleks Burgas, Pristanishten Kompleks Burgas, Пристанищен Комплекс Бургас

Burgas is a major Bulgarian port on the Black Sea. It handles a variety of cargo, including oil products and general cargo. The port serves as a key transport hub for the region.

Background
Burgas, sometimes transliterated as Bourgas, is the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast in the region of Northern Thrace and the fourth-largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna, with a population of 210,382 inhabitants, while 225,945 live in its urban area. It is the capital of Burgas Province and an important industrial, transport, cultural and tourist centre.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Black Sea
Latitude
42.4593°
Longitude
27.4898°

Terminals

ADVANCE CONTAINER TERMINAL BURGAS

BMF PORT BURGAS JSC

Knyaz Alexander Batenberg Str. 1, 8000 Harbour complex, Burgas, Bulgaria

www.actburgas.bg →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BGBOJ
Country
🇧🇬Bulgaria
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6699146 →
Wikidata
Q6509 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.port-burgas.com →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Burgas?+
The approach to Burgas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Burgas Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Sveta Anastasiya {Ostrov Bolshevik} (2.8 NM E), Sozopol (Agios Petros North Pier) (8.9 NM ESE), Sveti Ivan (9 NM E), Agios Petros South Pier (9.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Burgas?+
The Port of Burgas is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Burgas?+
You can track vessels near Burgas (BGBOJ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for BGBOJ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Burgas?+
The Port of Burgas operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.