Port of Sousse (TNSUS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sousse (UN/LOCODE TNSUS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 35.8333° N, 10.6500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Tunisia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sousse
Where is Port of Sousse located?
Port of Sousse is a seaport located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 35.8333° N, 10.6500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sousse?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sousse is TNSUS — country code TN, location code SUS.
How deep is Port of Sousse?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sousse has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Sousse require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sousse.
What type of harbor is Port of Sousse?
Port of Sousse is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sousse have?
Port of Sousse is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sousse are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →