Port of GELENDZHIK

RUGDZ🇷🇺Russia

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About Port of GELENDZHIK

Also known as: Gelendzhik

This Russian port, established in 1831, is situated on Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea. It serves as a port of call, with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance available.

Background
Gelendzhik is a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located on the Gelendzhik Bay of the Black Sea, between Novorossiysk and Tuapse. Greater Gelendzhik sprawls for 102 kilometers (63 mi) along the coastline and covers an area of 122,754 hectares, although only 1,926 hectares fall within the boundaries of Gelendzhik proper. Population: 80,204 (2021 census); 54,980 (2010 census); 50,012 (2002 census); 47,711 (1989 Soviet census).

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
35m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1831

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
RUGDZ
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Black Sea
Latitude
44.5685°
Longitude
38.0357°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
44210 →
GeoNames ID
12218329 →
Wikidata
Q15775 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
admgel.ru →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of GELENDZHIK on?

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The Port of GELENDZHIK is situated on the Black Sea in RU. 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 GELENDZHIK?

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You can track vessels near GELENDZHIK (RUGDZ) 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 GELENDZHIK?

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The Port of GELENDZHIK is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUGDZ — 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 RUGDZ mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. 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 GELENDZHIK?

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The Port of GELENDZHIK operates in the UTC+3 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.