Bulgaria

Port of Varna (BG VAR)

UN/LOCODE
BG VAR
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Varna
Body of water
Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Bulgaria
Port of Varna, Bulgaria © Photography & Art: Kosi Gramatikoff User:Kosigrim · Public domain
Port information
Also known as
Stalin
Coordinates
43.1833, 27.9667 (43°11′N 27°58′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
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 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
#231
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #231
52.31
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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