Turkey

Port of Mersin (TR MER)

UN/LOCODE
TR MER
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Mersin
Body of water
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Turkey
Port of Mersin, Turkey © Nedim Ardoğa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
TR-33
Coordinates
36.8000, 34.6333 (36°48′N 34°38′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
3.4 m
Cargo pier depth
3.4 m
Oil terminal depth
7.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Marine railway (slipway): Large Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes Overhead limits: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
#111
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #111
368.0
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 368.0

Located in Turkey, the port of Mersin serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Mersin has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Mersin work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Mersin located?
Mersin is a seaport in Turkey.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mersin?
The UN/LOCODE for Mersin is TR MER.
What is the channel depth at Mersin?
The channel depth at Mersin is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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