Port of Mersin (TRMER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mersin (UN/LOCODE TRMER) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.8000° N, 34.6333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Turkey Asia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mersin
Where is Port of Mersin located?
Port of Mersin is a seaport located in Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.8000° N, 34.6333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersin is TRMER — country code TR, location code MER.
How deep is Port of Mersin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mersin has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Mersin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mersin.
What type of harbor is Port of Mersin?
Port of Mersin is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mersin have?
Port of Mersin is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mersin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #44860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →