Seaport · Syria
Port of Tartus
Tartus (Syria) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45003). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Syria
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SYTTS
- World Port Index no.
- 45003
- Coordinates
- 34.90°N, 35.87°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Syria
- Other names
- Tartous
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 207.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 280.2 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 15.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Container cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,100 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,120 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tartus, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Tartus
Where is Port of Tartus?
Tartus (Syria) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 34.90°N, 35.87°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tartus?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SYTTS for Tartus. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Tartus?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 207.0 m for Tartus. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Tartus have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Tartus. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Tartus from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,100 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Beirut, Mersin, Haifa.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tartus?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tartus through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.