Port of Poarta Alba

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About Port of Poarta Alba

Also known as: Canalul Poarta Alba-Navodari, Canalul Poarta Albă-Năvodari

Poarta Alba is a canal port on the Danube–Black Sea Canal in Romania. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving between the Danube River and the Black Sea. The port handles various cargo types and accommodates river and seagoing vessels.

Background
Poarta Albă is a commune in Constanța County, Northern Dobruja, Romania. The commune is a port on the Danube–Black Sea Canal.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1850

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ROPAL
Country
🇷🇴Romania
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
RO-CT
Latitude
44.2167°
Longitude
28.4000°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
43558 →
GeoNames ID
13252737 →
Wikidata
Q1188568 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.primariapoartaalba.ro →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Poarta Alba?

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The approach to Poarta Alba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Constanţa Main Lighthouse at 10.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Tomis Northeast Breakwater (11.5 NM ESE), Tomis Southeast Breakwater (11.5 NM ESE), Constanţa (11.7 NM ESE), Constanţa South Breakwater (12.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Poarta Alba on?

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The Port of Poarta Alba is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in RO. 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 Poarta Alba?

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You can track vessels near Poarta Alba (ROPAL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Poarta Alba?

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The Port of Poarta Alba is a port in RO. Its UN/LOCODE is ROPAL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ROPAL mean?

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The first two characters, RO, are the ISO country code for RO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Poarta Alba?

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The Port of Poarta Alba 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.