Syria

Port of Tartus (SY TTS)

Syria
Also known as: Tartous
Port information
UN/LOCODE SY TTS
Coordinates 34.9000, 35.8667 (34°54′N 35°52′E)
Region SY-TA
Nearest city Ţarţūs
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 0.5 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 14 m
Cargo pier depth 12.5 m
Oil terminal depth 21.6 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 207 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Container crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #201
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 39.02

Tartus operates as a working harbor in Syria, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Tartus. Draft at the approach to Tartus is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Tartus typically connects onward through Ţarţūs.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tartus located?
Tartus is a seaport in Syria, near Ţarţūs.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tartus?
The UN/LOCODE for Tartus is SY TTS.
What is the channel depth at Tartus?
The channel depth at Tartus is 14 m.
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