Turkey

Port of Mersin (TR MER)

Turkey
Port of Mersin, Turkey © Nedim Ardoğa · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE TR MER
Coordinates 36.8000, 34.6333 (36°48′N 34°38′E)
Region TR-33
Nearest city Mersin
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #111
  • 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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