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Admin Administrator
Posts : 6136 Join date : 2009-08-15
| Subject: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania launch Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:00 pm | |
| New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania launched
A new ferryboat connection has linked the Bulgarian town of Svishtov with its Romanian neighbour across the Danube River to the north, Zimnicea. The investment, worth about six million euro, was made by a Romanian investor. The line has been operating for the past few days, the report said.
The ferryboat's capacity includes up to 250 passengers, 12 lorries and 40 cars, the report said.
" This will create more possibilities for business opportunities and for new workplaces in the region," Emil Dimitrov, deputy Svishtov Municipality mayor, told BNT.
The residents of Svishtov, reportedly, reacted positively to the new development, saying that this ought to " stir up" the local economy.
The new ferryboat connections means that the distance from Svishtov to the Romanian capital, Bucharest, has been reduced by about 120km. |
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bigsavak Super user
Posts : 756 Join date : 2009-09-16
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:35 pm | |
| The more ways of getting to Bulgaria the better and this is a welcome route |
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scott Super user
Posts : 1053 Join date : 2009-10-30
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:33 pm | |
| I agree the more the better but what about the security problems that come with all these openings |
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oddball Moderator
Posts : 7312 Join date : 2009-10-20 Age : 65
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cowshed-sarah Super user
Posts : 316 Join date : 2010-03-24 Age : 76
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:57 pm | |
| Just curios really has anyone used this new ferry and if so how was it and how long did it actually take |
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sallyann Super user
Posts : 821 Join date : 2010-02-15
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:59 pm | |
| I would like to know about this too and the cost would be nice if anyone know? or do they have a website ? anyone know how you would book |
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oddball Moderator
Posts : 7312 Join date : 2009-10-20 Age : 65
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:05 pm | |
| :Xmas4: We have not used this one but have crossed on the Romania to Silistra one. I must admit it was a little scary and I serious doubts, but to be honest I did not even know were moving. I was just so pleased we crossed on our one as the one in front had a 7.5 ton and vans It cost us 10euro to cross about 1/2 a mile Oddy :Xmas3: |
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Admin Administrator
Posts : 6136 Join date : 2009-08-15
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:12 pm | |
| WWF opposes EC plan to boost traffic along the Danube River
The European Commission is contemplating boosting traffic along the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region, the blueprints of which were made public on December 9 2010.
But the WWF is worried that if a surge in traffic along the river becomes a reality, it will likely undermine the river’s unique environment, without necessarily boosting the economy to projected levels, the WWF said in a media statement.
The WWF has criticised the decision to increase navigation on the Danube by removing the so-called bottlenecks, obstacles to navigation during low water level. This usually involves deepening and widening the fairway with the help of old-fashioned and expensive infrastructures.
" Heavy investments in diking and dredging the Danube have been justified by various officials with reference to the Rhine river. But the Rhineland has very different conditions from the Danube area, with an industrial base that has developed over centuries and not just thanks to the river," Andreas Beckmann, Director of the WWF Danube-Carpathian Programme said in the media statement.
" Expecting an economic miracle from investments in Danube navigation is a myth, and potentially a very costly mistake," he added.
" Solutions for improving inland navigation without changing drastically the nature of the river are available and are less costly in financial as well as ecological terms. We need to invest in innovative ship design that fit the existing depth of the river, better information systems, and nature-friendly infrastructure," added Beckmann.
The WWF is an international non-governmental organisation involved in the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, but now bearing the name World Wide Fund for Nature. It is the world's largest independent conservation organisation with more than five million supporters worldwide, working in more than 90 countries. |
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Timerman Junior user
Posts : 60 Join date : 2010-07-26
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:22 pm | |
| - cowshed-sarah wrote:
- Just curios really has anyone used this new ferry and if so how was it and how long did it actually take
I Live about 12km from Svishtov so it's a great saving for me as I currently have to cross at Rouse about 1 hr away :-) The river is only about quarter of a mile wide at Svishtov so crossing shouldn't take that long, I must admit I saw the ferry in the docks on Monday and said to the wife it would be handy if it carried vehicles across Lol I know :oops: I should of paid more attention to this thread when it started last month Lol |
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Timerman Junior user
Posts : 60 Join date : 2010-07-26
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:10 pm | |
| [url:na4n83b2]http: //portsvishtov. com/eng/news. php?news=48[/url:na4n83b2]
The above link gives a little more information about this route, I'm trying to find out the charges for cars, the crossing time is listed as 15 minutes although there's no timetable that I can find |
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nu2bg Super user
Posts : 870 Join date : 2009-11-17
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Timerman Junior user
Posts : 60 Join date : 2010-07-26
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:03 am | |
| I have been in touch with the port of Svishtov and recieved the following response from them with regards to the ferry crossing to zimnicea, I must admid I was very pleasantly surprised at the price for a car, thinking it would be at the minimum 20 Euros :Rolling eyes:
Below is the reply to the E-mail and below that is the price Tarriff
Hi
Ferry timetable at this month is from 07.00 to 19.00 h from Svishtov to Zimnicea and from 07.30 to 19.30 from Zimnicea to Svishtov. After that ferry will be 24 hours, non -stop, every hour.
I'm sending also tariff. Pls, don't hesitate to contact with meif you have any questions.
Regards, B. Todorova Project Manager +359 887 59 1312
TARIFF FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS AND VEHICLES IN EURO
For the RO-RO Ferry line Svishtov - Zimnicea - Svishtov
Client Ferry Fee
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TIR - 59 Trucks with gross weight over 25 t 52 Lev Trucks with gross weight from 12 to 25 t 40 Lev Trucks with gross weight from 7,5 to 12 t 32 Lev Trucks with gross weight from 3,5 to 7,5 t 26 Lev Trucks with gross weight up to 3,5 t 16 Lev BUS with over 44 seats 30 Lev BUS 24 – 44 seats 22 Lev BUS 9 – 23 seats 16 Lev Van 8 + 1 seats 6 Lev Car 4 to 7 seats 4 Lev Car up to 5 seats or trailer 3 Lev Motorcycles 2 Lev Bicycle 1 Lev Passengers 2 Lev
NOTE:
1. Not allow the transport of vehicles with animal traction. 2. The Tariff have is promotional in nature and is valid until 31.01. 2011.
3. The payment of the transportation charges shall be made in Euro, Bulgarian Leva and Romanian Lei at the rate of the day. |
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bigsavak Super user
Posts : 756 Join date : 2009-09-16
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:07 pm | |
| Thanks Timerman this could be very useful for the future and even if I'm not going to the uk its good to know that I could if I wanted to have a leisurely trip across to Romania instead of the drive |
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Andy Super user
Posts : 555 Join date : 2010-02-11
| Subject: Re: New ferryboat connection between Bulgaria and Romania la Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:18 pm | |
| Here's the latest tariffs for this ferry
Tariffs for transportation of passengers and vehicles
* Tir 71€ * Trucks with gross weight over 25 t. 63€ * Trucks with gross weight from 12 to 25 t. 48€ * Trucks from 7, 5 to 12 t. 39€ * Trucks from 3.5 to 7.5 t. 32€ * Trucks up to 3,5 t. 20€ * Bus with over 44 seats 20€ * Bus with from 24 - 44 seats 27€ * Bus from 9 - 23 seats 20€
* Minibus 8 + 1 seats 8€ * Car up to 7 seats 5€ * Car with 5 seats 4€ * Trailer for two cars 20€ * Trailer for car 8€ * Mini trailer 4€ * Motorcycles 3€ * Bicycles 2€ * Passengers 2€
Payment of transportation charges shall be made in Euro, Bulgarian Leva, Romanian Lea in the course of the day. |
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