Tunis (TNTUN)

It is reported that the port is close for its commercial traffic now being handled by the ports of La Goulette and Rades. There are plans for Tunis to be a leisure port. Information is retained should the status of the port change in the future. There are 3 harbours. The central harbour (12ha), the yachting harbour (1ha) in the N and the ore harbour (12ha) in the S. The principal exports were phosphates, iron and lead ores, dates, olive oil and cereals. The principal imports were textiles, hardware, provisions, iron and steel.

Summer.

Located on the western shore of the lake of Tunis.

LOA 130m, draught 6.5m.

Approx 500 vessels visit the port annually.

There is good, safe anchorage available at the roadstead.

The port is entered by a canal from La Goulette to Tunis with a length of 9,700m, width 45m, depth 7.5m.

BA 1184. Admiralty Pilot NP45.

1028.

Compulsory.

Tankers and ore carriers are not permitted to enter or leave the port during the hours of darkness.

Range 0.3m.

There are 2 tugs available at La Goulette.

Prevailing winds: Winter, N'ly; summer, E'ly.

TUNIS 36°49'.0N 10°17'.0E UNCTAD LOCODE: TN TUN For details see: LA GOULETTE (includuding Rades) PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Ch 16.

Available.