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Ports in Tunisia
NaviBoss has port guides for 10 ports in Tunisia, 10 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA III, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 10 ports in Tunisia
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtart Terminal | TNASH | Yes | 12.3 m | NAVAREA III |
| Bizerte | TNBIZ | Yes | 10.7 m | NAVAREA III |
| Gabes | TNGAE | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA III |
| La Goulette | TNLGN | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| La Skhirra | TNLSK | Yes | 15.2 m | NAVAREA III |
| Menzel Bourguiba | TNMBA | Yes | 9.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Rades | TNRDS | Yes | 9.2 m | NAVAREA III |
| Sfax | TNSFA | Yes | 9.4 m | NAVAREA III |
| Sousse | TNSUS | Yes | 8.5 m | NAVAREA III |
| Zarzis | TNZRZ | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA III |
Navigational warnings
Tunisia's waters are in NAVAREA III. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Tunisia
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Tunisia should expect to provide information including but not limited to the following:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Merchant Marine and Ports Office.
Position: Merchant Marine and Port Officer.
Address: Batiment Administratif 2060, La Goulette, Tunis, Tunisia.
Tel: +216 7173 7556
Fax: +216 7173 8520
Mob: +216 9833 3089
Email: [email protected]
Telex: 15386
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +216. · The unit of currency in Tunisia is the Tunisian Dinar (TD) which consists of 1,000 millimes.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Tunisia
How many ports in Tunisia have a NaviBoss port guide?
10 ports, 10 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Tunisia in?
Tunisia's ports lie in NAVAREA III (3). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Tunisia use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Tunisia's ports in?
UTC+1, with no summer time.
Which port in Tunisia takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, La Skhirra: its deepest listed berth takes 15.2 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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