Port of Mers El Kebir: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mers El Kebir is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 35.7333° N, 0.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Algeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mers El Kebir
Where is Port of Mers El Kebir located?
Port of Mers El Kebir is a seaport located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 35.7333° N, 0.7000° W.
How deep is Port of Mers El Kebir?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mers El Kebir has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Mers El Kebir require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mers El Kebir.
What type of harbor is Port of Mers El Kebir?
Port of Mers El Kebir is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mers El Kebir have?
Port of Mers El Kebir is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mers El Kebir are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →