Port of Zarzis (TNZRZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Zarzis (UN/LOCODE TNZRZ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 33.5000° N, 11.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Tunisia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Zarzis
Where is Port of Zarzis located?
Port of Zarzis is a seaport located in Tunisia, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 33.5000° N, 11.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Zarzis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Zarzis is TNZRZ — country code TN, location code ZRZ.
How deep is Port of Zarzis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Zarzis has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Zarzis require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Zarzis.
What type of harbor is Port of Zarzis?
Port of Zarzis is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Zarzis have?
Port of Zarzis is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Zarzis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45365), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →