Port of Arwad

SYARW🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic

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About Port of Arwad

Also known as: As Sansul, As Sansūl, alsnswl, السنسول

Arwad is a pier located on an island off the coast of Syria in the Mediterranean Sea. It serves as a small port facility, primarily for local maritime activities.

Background
Arwad, the classical Aradus, is a town in Syria on an eponymous island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the administrative center of the Arwad Subdistrict (nahiyah), of which it is the only locality. It is the only inhabited island in Syria. It is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from Tartus, Syria's second-largest port.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
SY-TA
Latitude
34.8500°
Longitude
35.8500°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SYARW
Country
🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
8238899 →
Wikidata
Q377802 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Arwad?

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The approach to Arwad is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Baniyas Lighthouse at 18.2 NM to the N. Other aids include Jazirat Ramkin (21.6 NM SSW), Burj es-Sabaa (Tower of Lions) (24 NM S), Arwad (40.9 NM N), Lattakia (40.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Arwad?

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The Port of Arwad is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Arwad (SYARW) 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 Arwad?

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The Port of Arwad is a port in SY. Its UN/LOCODE is SYARW — 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 SYARW mean?

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The first two characters, SY, are the ISO country code for SY. 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 Arwad?

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The Port of Arwad 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.