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.
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
- Tunisia
Services & Restrictions
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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 →