Port of Tenes (DZTEN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tenes (UN/LOCODE DZTEN) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.5333° N, 1.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Algeria
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tenes
Where is Port of Tenes located?
Port of Tenes is a seaport located in Algeria, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.5333° N, 1.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tenes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tenes is DZTEN — country code DZ, location code TEN.
How deep is Port of Tenes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tenes has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Tenes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tenes.
What type of harbor is Port of Tenes?
Port of Tenes is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tenes have?
Port of Tenes is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tenes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →