Constanta General Port Rules
Art. 1 - In Constanta Port following rules are en force starting 01.09.2003 as per Law no. 956 / 23.06.2003:
Section I - Navigation on roads and inner harbour
CHAPTER I
Safety of navigation on roads and inner harbour
Art. 2 - (1) In Constanta Port are not allowed maneuvering during night time for:
a) vessels with more than 16 m draft in Berths 80, 81, 82 (Comvex area) if alongside Berth 79 is a tanker vessel under operations;
b) tanker vessels with more than 11 m draft and which are under loading/discharging oil products.
- (2) Constanta Port Control has the authority to forbid maneuvering in Constanta port when wind speed is over 7BFS or visibility is below 0.5 m.
Art. 3 - Constanta Port VHF channels for communications are as follows:
CHAPTER II
Special rules for river vessels (berthing and operations)
Art. 4 - In Constanta Port are river vessels without bow thrusters are allowed to be anchored only in areas nominated by port authority; maximum number is 3 vessels under direct supervision and responsibility of port operator of the vessels.
Section II - Safety services provided in Romanian ports
CHAPTER I
Pilotage, towage, mooring - unmooring of maritime vessels
Art. 5 - (1) Inner Constanta harbour pilotage of maritime vessels is compulsory as follows:
- (2) In Constanta Port pilotage for maritime vessels is compulsory for following situations: entering/sailing in/from port or port areas, transiting port from/to naval shipyards or transiting port from/to connected navigable channels and for shifting between berths of the same port or between inner roads and port berths.
Art. 6 - (1) All vessels which are in area of traffic control of Constanta port will act as per Port Control instructions referring place and time for embarking/disembarking of the pilot.
- (2) Pilot embarking is compulsory for all vessels, latest on entrance in Constanta Port, meaning from traverse of south cardinal buoy, except liner vessels which can embark pilot in inner roads.
- (3) Pilot will disembark earliest on exit from port, meaning Constanta Pilot (CP) buoy, except liner vessels which can disembark pilot in inner roads.
Art. 7 - In Constanta Port towage for maritime vessels is compulsory as follows:
Art. 8 - (1) In Constanta Port following types of vessels are compulsory to use tug boats during maneuvering:
a) tanker vessels carrying oil products;
b) vessels carrying dangerous cargoes;
c) vessels carrying cargoes and/or passengers having over 1,000 NRT, excepting vessels which have bow thrusters or 2 (two) rudders and 2 (two) propellers or other equivalent propulsion systems;
d) marine drilling platforms;
e) barges with maritime class used for maritime transport.
- (2) For vessels up to 1,000 NRT and for vessels with bow thrusters or 2 (two) rudders and 2 (two) propellers or other equivalent propulsion systems, towage services and number of tug boats will be requested by Master of the vessel and Pilot depending hydro-meteorological conditions and having Harbour Master's approval.
- (3) For vessels mentioned on paragraph no. (1) towage is compulsory for entering/sailing maneuvering in Constanta Port as follows:
a) for vessels up to 130 m LOA towage is done by minimum 1 (one) tug boat of minimum 600 HP, depending on hydro-meteorological conditions;
b) for vessels between 131 and 150 m LOA towage is done by minimum 2 (two) tug boats of minimum 600 HP each, depending on hydro-meteorological conditions;
c) for vessels between 151 and 200 m LOA towage is done by minimum 2 (two) tug boats, one of minimum 1200 HP and the other of minimum 2400 HP, depending on hydro-meteorological conditions;
d) for vessels between 201 and 250 m LOA towage is done by minimum 3 (three) tug boats, one of minimum 2400 HP and the other two of minimum 4800 HP, depending on hydro-meteorological conditions;
e) for vessels over 251 m LOA or with draft over 17 m towage is done by minimum 4 (for) tug boats, 2 (two) of minimum 2400 HP and the other two of minimum 4800 HP, depending on hydro-meteorological conditions.
Art. 9 - In Constanta Port mooring - unmooring of maritime vessels is compulsory for all types of vessels.The port of Constanta is divided into two areas as follows:
Navigation / Documents / Notifications Required documents
On vessel's arrival/departure, the port authorities require the following IMO standard FAL documents:
The FAL documents will be dated and signed by Master, authorized Agent or Officer. In addition to the above, the following documents have to be available on board:
For all ships:
In addition to the requirements in the section 1, the passenger ships must have on board:
In addition to the certificates mentioned in the section 1, the cargo ships must have on board:
In addition to the requirements mentioned in sections 1 and 3, all ships carrying noxious liquid substances must have on board:
In addition to the requirements mentioned in the sections 1 and 3 all tankers for chemical products carriage must have on board:
In addition to the requirements mentioned in the sections 1 and 3, all the tankers for liquefied gases carriage must have on board:
In addition to requirements mentioned in the sections 1 and 3, all the high speed craft must have on board:
ISPS Arrival Notification
Please note below the information related to ISPS for Romanian ports. The ISPS Arrival Notification is compulsory to be sent by Master prior to arrival at Constanta, failure to do so may result in Authorities refusal to accept the ship entering to port.
Security level of port : 1 - DECLARED BY ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT.
ALL VESSELS CALLING ROMANIAN PORTS SHOULD NOTIFY ROMANIAN NAVAL AUTHORITY AND PORT AUTHORITY ABOUT THEIR ARRIVAL WITH MINIMUM:
- 24 HRS. BEFORE ARRIVAL FOR SHIPS WITH SECURITY LEVEL 1
- 48 HRS. BEFORE ARRIVAL FOR SHIPS WITH SECURITY LEVEL 2 AND 3
THE NOTICE SHOULD BE SENT THROUGH CONSTANTA RADIO ON ONE OF THE ABOVE COMMUNICATION MEANS, ON THE FORM MENTIONED BELOW:
NOTICE OF ARRIVAL FOR SHIPS UNDER OUR AGENCY ARRIVAL NOTICES SHOULD BE SENT TO OUR E-MAIL office@aries-shipping.ro or FAX: +40 241 550898.
Notice of arival:
- From:
- Port of destination:
- For port control:
- DATE:
Ship identifiers
1. Ship name/ Previous name
2. IMO Number
3. Call sign
4. MMSI / Previous MMSI
5. Satellite / PHN / TLX / FAX
6. AAIC
General data
7. Ship type
8. Flag
9. Port of registry
10. Owner
11. Agent name / PHN / Fax / E-mail
Ship's particulars
12. Year of buil
13. GRT
14. NRT
15. DWT
16. LOA
17. Breadth
18. Summer Draught
19. Arrival Draught
Ship's Voyage
20. ETA
21. Previous port / Date of departure
22. ETD
23. Port of destination/ ETA
Port facilities
24. Purpose of call
25. Port Operator
General cargo
26. Cargo type
27. Operation type
28. Quantity
29. From / To
Dangerous cargo (supplimentary info)
30. IMDG Class
31. UN number
32. Package type
33. Position on board
34. Dishcharging - (to)
35. Loading - (to)
36. Dangerous cargo in transit
Other ISPS code informations
37. ISPS certificate **
38. (Note 1) Security level required
39. Flag state authorities from which relevant data regarding security and communications can be obtained
40. Security nonconformities
41. If a declaration of security is required
42. Other relevant data related to ISPS code
43. Crew number / PAX
44. Crew list (name, nationality, rank, passport/ seaman book nr.) to be attached/faxed
General Data Arrival Notification
A. General information for all vessels:
- ETA / ETD;
- Vessel's name / former names/ call sign / flag;
- IMO number / MMSI number;
- Type of vessel / year of built;
- GRT, NRT, DWT, LOA, breadth;
- Maximum draft, arrival draft, intended departure draft;
- Owner's / Operator's / Charterers name and address;
- Master's full name;
- Number of crew (including master) / number of passengers;
- Purpose of call;
- Last port of call / next port of destination;
- Cargo on board, cargo to be discharged / loaded, quantities / hatch distribution. (if dangerous cargo, UN number / class in accordance with IMDG or IBC, BCH, IGC, INF Code must be specified);
- Quantity of ballast to be discharged and provenance;
- Capacity of sludge / bilge tanks, Quantity of sludge / bilge;
- Ship's statutory certificates expired on arrival;
- Validity of ISM certificates (DOC, SMC);
- Date and place of last PSC report;
- Any deficiency of hull machinery or equipment which may affect safe maneuverability of the vessel, affect the safety of the other vessels, constitute an hazard to the marine environment, to person or property;
B. Supplementary information for tankers only
- Whether gas free or in an inert condition;
- Validity of Civil liability Certificate (for tankers of more than 2,000 dwt.);
- Quantity of segregated / clean / dirty ballast on board;
- Quantity of ballast to be delivered ashore;
- Capacity / quantity of slop tanks;
- COW time, if to be performed - if applicable
Wastes and Residues arrival notification
The Wastes and Residues Arrival Notification is compulsory to be sent by Master prior to arrival at Constanta, failure to do so may result in Authorities refusal to accept the ship entering to port.
N O T I F I C A T I O N
information to be notified before entry into the port of: _______________
(Port of destination as referred to in art. 6 of the present order)
all some none *)
of your waste into port reception facilities?
If you deliver all waste and residues, complete second column as appropriate.
If you deliver, partly or no, waste and residues, complete all columns.
| Type | Waste to be delivered (cbm) | Maximum dedicated storage capacity (cbm) | Amount of waste retained on board (cbm) | Port at which remaining waste will be delivered | Estimated amount of waste which will be generated between notification and next port of call (cbm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Waste oils | |||||
| Sludge | |||||
| Bilge water | |||||
| Others (specify) | |||||
| 2. Garbage | |||||
| Food waste | |||||
| Plastic | |||||
| Others | |||||
| 3.Cargo-associated waste 1) (Specify) | |||||
| 4.Cargo residues 1) |
1) May be estimated
2) Tick the appropriate box
NOTE:
I confirm that:
- the above details are accurate and correct; and
- there is sufficient dedicated capacity on board to store all waste generated between notification and the next port at which waste will be delivered.
Date: ____________
Time: ____________
Master’s/ dedicated person’s signature