Port of Port Methanier: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Methanier is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.8833° N, 6.9500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Algeria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Methanier
Where is Port of Port Methanier located?
Port of Port Methanier is a seaport located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.8833° N, 6.9500° E.
How deep is Port of Port Methanier?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Methanier has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Port Methanier require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Methanier.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Methanier?
Port of Port Methanier is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Methanier have?
Port of Port Methanier is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Methanier are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45515), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →