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Bunker Supplier in Constanța
When planning bunkers at Constanța, war-risk cover is confirmed first. The Black Sea is outside the ECA, so 0.50% applies under way and 0.10% at berth under the EU rule.
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- Sulphur
- 0.50% under way, 0.10% at berth
- Risk
- War risk, as of October 2026
- Cargo
- To end-Sept 2026: 51.55 million tonnes
- Products
- Fuel oil, MGO, marine lubricants
Bunkering in Constanța
Constanța handled 51.55 million tonnes of cargo to the end of September 2026, including 15.8 million of grain. A Baird Maritime report of October 2026 says London's insurance market widened its Black Sea high-risk zone in September, exempting only the territorial waters of Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye.
The same report says at least eight cargo ships were hit off Romania and Bulgaria in the previous three weeks. The ships were anchored near or heading to the Sulina Canal, and ships calling at Constanța are reported not to be targeted. Cover is available but costly, and a few insurers are holding back.
Bunkering Process in Constanța
Insurance
First confirm your war-risk cover. Terms can change at short notice.
Enquiry
Vessel name, IMO, ETA, grades and quantities.
Supply
The supply position in port is asked for each enquiry and stated in the offer.
Documents
Under the EU at-berth rule, the changeover time goes in the logbook. The BDN is kept for three years and the sample for at least 12 months.
Bunkering Requirements in Constanța
Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.
Sulphur Limit
The Black Sea is outside the ECA, so 0.50% applies under way. EU Directive 2016/802 applies 0.10% at berth.
Risk Information
The risk information comes from a trade report of October 2026 and does not replace an insurer's notice. Decide with your insurer and agent.
EU Rules
Directive 2016/802 applies 0.10% at berth and requires the changeover time in the logbook, with exemptions for ships at berth under two hours and ships on shore power. FuelEU Maritime covers ships above 5,000 GT calling at EU ports under any flag: well-to-wake GHG intensity must be 2% below the 2020 baseline in 2025 and 6% below in 2030.
Products and Quotes for Constanța
We quote for fuel oil (including VLSFO), gas oil (MGO) and marine lubricants. For details see Fuel Oil and Gas Oil and Marine Oils.
Constanța Bunker Supply: Common Questions
Is it safe to call at Constanța?
That decision belongs to your insurer and agent. An October 2026 report says ships calling at Constanța are not being targeted, but that ships in the area were struck.
Is the Black Sea inside an ECA?
No. 0.50% under way, and 0.10% at berth at Constanța under the EU rule.
How much cargo does Constanța handle?
51.55 million tonnes to the end of September 2026, including 15.8 million of grain.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 4 November 2026.