Port of Darlowo

The controlling depth at Darlowo is 4 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Darlowo is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jastarnia Bór Lighthouse at 31.9 NM to the ENE. Other aids include World Lights - Poland (32.5 NM WSW), Lębork County Lighthouse (45.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Darlowo is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Darlowo (PLDAR) 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 PLDAR on the live map.

The Port of Darlowo operates in the UTC+1 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.

DARLOWO (UN/Locode: PLDAR), Poland is a seaport located at approximately 54.43150° N, 16.38150° E.

Coordinates: 54.43150° N, 16.38150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:USTKA — UN/Locode: PLUST — 54.58500° N, 16.85450° EKOLOBRZEG — UN/Locode: PLKOL — 54.18279° N, 15.55687° E

Harbor type/size: River Basin and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m and cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.