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Sousse

Sousse is a small coastal harbour behind a breakwater on the Mediterranean Sea, in Tunisia. Its UN/LOCODE is TNSUS. Pilotage is compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Sousse offers fuel oil and diesel, fresh water and moderate repairs. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODETNSUS
CountryTunisia
TypePort
RegionWest Mediterranean
Coordinates35.825, 10.649

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In port now

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Arrival profile

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Port calls and time in port

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Recent calls at Sousse and how long each vessel stayed.

Services and supplies

What Sousse offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel
Yes
Fresh water
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Moderate
Slipway
Medium
Electrical repair
Yes

Harbour

Pilotage
Compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes
Mobile cranes
Yes

Waste and health

Garbage reception
Yes
Dirty ballast reception
No
Medical facilities
Yes

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Sousse, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Other
Pilotage available
Yes
Pilotage advisable
No
Tug assistance
Yes
Salvage tugs
No
ETA message required
Yes
Good holding ground
No
Turning area
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Free pratique
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes
Fixed cranes
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes
Rail connection
Yes

Ports near Sousse

Other Tunisia ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Sousse

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sousse?

The UN/LOCODE of Sousse is TNSUS.

Is pilotage compulsory in Sousse?

Yes. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Sousse as compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Sousse?

Yes. Sousse offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Is Sousse a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Sousse.

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