Port of Tanger (MATNG): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tanger (UN/LOCODE MATNG) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar. It sits at 35.7833° N, 5.8167° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Strait of Gibraltar; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Morocco
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tanger
Where is Port of Tanger located?
Port of Tanger is a seaport located in Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar. Its coordinates are 35.7833° N, 5.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanger?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanger is MATNG — country code MA, location code TNG.
How deep is Port of Tanger?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tanger has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Tanger require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tanger.
What type of harbor is Port of Tanger?
Port of Tanger is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tanger have?
Port of Tanger is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tanger are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45755), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →