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.

Country
Tunisia
UN/LOCODE
TNZRZ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
33.5000° N, 11.1167° 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
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

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

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

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Port of Zarzis (TNZRZ)
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Distance
27 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →