Port of Samsun (TRSSX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Samsun (UN/LOCODE TRSSX) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Turkey, on the Black Sea. It sits at 41.3000° N, 36.3500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Turkey Asia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Samsun
Where is Port of Samsun located?
Port of Samsun is a seaport located in Turkey, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 41.3000° N, 36.3500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Samsun?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Samsun is TRSSX — country code TR, location code SSX.
How deep is Port of Samsun?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Samsun has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Samsun require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Samsun.
What type of harbor is Port of Samsun?
Port of Samsun is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Samsun have?
Port of Samsun is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Samsun are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #44450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →