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Port of Batumi

GEBUS🇬🇪Georgia

Also known as: Batumi

This Georgian seaport on the Black Sea is the country's largest for container, ferry, and general cargo. It handles oil, dry cargo, and passengers, featuring dedicated terminals and various crane types. Batumi serves as a key transit point for oil refining from Central Asia.

Background
The Batumi Seaport is a Georgian seaport. It is the largest container, ferry and general cargo seaport in Georgia. Located in the city of Batumi, on the south-east coast of the Black Sea. The port is also used as a major transit port for oil refining in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. Batumi Port has the ability to meet customer requirements for various cargo, ships and passengers. The port has five terminals: oil terminal, dry cargo terminal, container terminal, railway-ferry crossing and passenger terminal. These terminals are equipped with appropriate cranes, which facilitates the timely and quality processing of cargo and meet the requirements of the port's customers.
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Elevation
6m
Terminals
1
Established
1878

BATUMI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (BICT)

BATUMI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL LLC (BICT)

11 Baku Street, Batumi 6010, Georgia

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UN/LOCODE
GEBUS
Country
🇬🇪Georgia
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)
Type
Port
Area
Black Sea
Body of Water
Black Sea
Latitude
41.6510°
Longitude
41.6545°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Batumi?+
The approach to Batumi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Batumi Approach Range Front Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Batumi (0.3 NM WSW), Batumi Approach Range Rear (0.3 NM SSW), Batumi Entrance (0.5 NM WNW), Batumi (0.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Batumi on?+
The Port of Batumi is situated on the Black Sea in GE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Batumi?+
You can track vessels near Batumi (GEBUS) 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 GEBUS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Batumi?+
The Port of Batumi operates in the UTC+4 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.
What is the Port of Batumi?+
BATUMI (UN/Locode: GEBUS), Georgia is a seaport located at approximately 41.65100° N, 41.65450° E.
Where is the Port of Batumi located?+
Coordinates: 41.65100° N, 41.65450° E. Nearby terminals/ports:HOPA — UN/Locode: TRHOP — 41.41400° N, 41.43300° EPOTI — UN/Locode: GEPTI — 42.15500° N, 41.65600° EKULEVI — UN/Locode: GEKUL — 42.27385° N, 41.65222° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Batumi?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Batumi?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Batumi?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Batumi?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified.