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.
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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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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 →