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: Large
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 TUNIS port (TNTUN) — Tunisia
Key information on TUNIS Port.
TUNIS (UN/Locode: TNTUN), Tunisia is a seaport located at approximately 36.81000° N, 10.27000° E.
What type of vessels TUNIS Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (43.1%), Other (27.59%), Tanker (24.14%) and Passenger (5.17%).
Where is TUNIS Port located?
Coordinates: 36.81000° N, 10.27000° E.
- RADES — UN/Locode: TNRDS — 36.80648° N, 10.28727° E
- LA GOULETTE NORD (HALQUELOUED) — UN/Locode: TNLGN — 36.80000° N, 10.30000° E
- MENZEL BOURGUIBA — UN/Locode: TNMBA — 37.16100° N, 9.80950° E
What are the key facilities and depths at TUNIS Port?
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.55 m.
What restrictions apply at TUNIS Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do TUNIS Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 228; max beam: 32; max draft: 14.22; max DWT: 73,673; max GT: 42684; max NT: 21474; min LOA: 16; min beam: 5; min draft: 3; min DWT: 136; min GT: 359; min NT: 955 and build year: 1989.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | TNTUN |
| Latitude / Longitude | 36.81º, 10.27º |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.55 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Lake or Canal |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
