Bulgaria

Port of Varna (BG VAR)

Bulgaria
Also known as: Stalin
Port of Varna, Bulgaria © Photography & Art: Kosi Gramatikoff User:Kosigrim · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE BG VAR
Coordinates 43.1833, 27.9667 (43°11′N 27°58′E)
Nearest city Varna
Body of water Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 15.5 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 225 m × 9.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Moderate
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #231
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 52.31

Located in Bulgaria, the port of Varna serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Varna has a Large harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Varna work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Varna located?
Varna is a seaport in Bulgaria.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Varna?
The UN/LOCODE for Varna is BG VAR.
What is the channel depth at Varna?
The channel depth at Varna is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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