Port of Tuapse (RUTUA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Tuapse (UN/LOCODE RUTUA) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Russia, on the Black Sea. It sits at 44.1000° N, 39.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Russia
UN/LOCODE
RUTUA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
44.1000° N, 39.0667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Russia

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
42 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tuapse

Where is Port of Tuapse located?

Port of Tuapse is a seaport located in Russia, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 44.1000° N, 39.0667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuapse?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuapse is RUTUA — country code RU, location code TUA.

How deep is Port of Tuapse?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tuapse has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Tuapse require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tuapse.

What type of harbor is Port of Tuapse?

Port of Tuapse is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Tuapse have?

Port of Tuapse is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Tuapse are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #44230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →