Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about SOUSSE port (TNSUS) — Tunisia
Key information on SOUSSE Port.
SOUSSE (UN/Locode: TNSUS), Tunisia is a seaport located at approximately 35.82550° N, 10.64850° E.
What type of vessels SOUSSE Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (88.24%), Other (5.88%), Passenger (3.92%) and Tanker (1.96%).
Where is SOUSSE Port located?
Coordinates: 35.82550° N, 10.64850° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at SOUSSE Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9 m.
What restrictions apply at SOUSSE Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do SOUSSE Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 281; max beam: 40; max draft: 12.96; max DWT: 60,396; max GT: 44348; max NT: 19936; min LOA: 18; min beam: 6; min draft: 3.51; min DWT: 450; min GT: 884; min NT: 511 and build year: 1974.
Who are the ship agents at SOUSSE Port?
Ship agents include Tuniship.
Ship Agents at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | TNSUS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 35.83º, 10.65º |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
