Syria

Port of Tartus (SY TTS)

UN/LOCODE
SY TTS
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
14 m
Nearest city
Ţarţūs
Body of water
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Syria
Port information
Region
SY-TA
Also known as
Tartous
Coordinates
34.9000, 35.8667 (34°54′N 35°52′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use
Cargo
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
0.5 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
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
#201
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #201
39.02
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.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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