Port of Tunis (TNTUN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tunis (UN/LOCODE TNTUN) is a medium canal or lake harbor located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 36.8000° N, 10.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Tunisia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tunis
Where is Port of Tunis located?
Port of Tunis is a seaport located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 36.8000° N, 10.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tunis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tunis is TNTUN — country code TN, location code TUN.
How deep is Port of Tunis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tunis has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Tunis require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tunis.
What type of harbor is Port of Tunis?
Port of Tunis is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tunis have?
Port of Tunis is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tunis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →