Port of Tuapse

RUTUA🇷🇺Russia

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About Port of Tuapse

Also known as: Tuapse

Tuapse is a port on the Black Sea coast of Russia, established in 1838. It handles oil products, general cargo, and grain. The port is equipped with tugs and requires pilots for vessel entry.

Background
Tuapse is a town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated on the northeast shore of the Black Sea, south of Gelendzhik and north of Sochi. Population: 61,571 (2021 census); 63,292 (2010 census); 64,238 (2002 census); 63,081 (1989 Soviet census).

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
42m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
A

History

Established
1838

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
RUTUA
Country
🇷🇺Russia
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Black Sea
Latitude
44.0915°
Longitude
39.0730°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
44230 →
GeoNames ID
12218325 →
Wikidata
Q196702 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
admtuapse.ru →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tuapse on?

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The Port of Tuapse is situated on the Black Sea in RU. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tuapse?

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You can track vessels near Tuapse (RUTUA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Tuapse?

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The Port of Tuapse is a port in RU. Its UN/LOCODE is RUTUA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE RUTUA mean?

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The first two characters, RU, are the ISO country code for RU. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tuapse?

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The Port of Tuapse operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.