Port of Mangalia

The controlling depth at Mangalia is 9 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 Mangalia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mangalia Northeast Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the ENE with a nominal range of 10 NM. Other aids include Mangalia (0.9 NM NW), Mangalia Northeast Breakwater Spur (0.9 NM E), Mangalia Northeast Breakwater (1.2 NM E), Dobrich Province Lighthouses (9.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mangalia 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.

You can track vessels near Mangalia (ROMAG) 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 ROMAG on the live map.

The Port of Mangalia 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.

MANGALIA (UN/Locode: ROMAG), Romania is a seaport located at approximately 43.80047° N, 28.57381° E.

Coordinates: 43.80047° N, 28.57381° E. Nearby terminals/ports:AGIGEA — UN/Locode: ROAGI — 44.10133° N, 28.61452° ECONSTANTA — UN/Locode: ROCND — 44.13130° N, 28.68400° EMEDGIDIA — UN/Locode: ROMED — 44.24825° N, 28.28675° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 9 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: 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, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Unspecified.