Port of Mersa Sfax (TNSFA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Mersa Sfax (UN/LOCODE TNSFA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 34.7333° N, 10.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.

Country
Tunisia
UN/LOCODE
TNSFA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
34.7333° N, 10.7667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Tunisia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Small
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Mersa Sfax (TNSFA)
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Distance
41 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mersa Sfax

Where is Port of Mersa Sfax located?

Port of Mersa Sfax is a seaport located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 34.7333° N, 10.7667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Sfax?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Sfax is TNSFA — country code TN, location code SFA.

How deep is Port of Mersa Sfax?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mersa Sfax has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Mersa Sfax require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mersa Sfax.

What type of harbor is Port of Mersa Sfax?

Port of Mersa Sfax is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Mersa Sfax are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45390), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →