Port of Tartus Oil Terminal

SYTAO🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic

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About Port of Tartus Oil Terminal

Also known as: Marfa' Murni, Marfa’ Murnī, Tartous Port, Tartus Port, mrfa mrny, مرفأ مرني

This facility, operated by the Russian Navy, is located on the northern edge of the port of Tartus. Established in 1977, it serves as a naval installation.

Background
The Tartus naval base is a leased military installation of the Russian Navy on the northern edge of the sea port of the Syrian city of Tartus.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
SY-TA
Latitude
34.9667°
Longitude
35.8833°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7526649 →
Wikidata
Q574818 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
SYTAO
Country
🇸🇾Syrian Arab Republic
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1977
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Russian Navy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tartus Oil Terminal?

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The approach to Tartus Oil Terminal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Baniyas Lighthouse at 11 NM to the N. Other aids include Jazirat Ramkin (28.8 NM SSW), Burj es-Sabaa (Tower of Lions) (31.1 NM S), Lattakia (34.1 NM N), Arwad (34.2 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 Tartus Oil Terminal?

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The Port of Tartus Oil Terminal 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 Tartus Oil Terminal?

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You can track vessels near Tartus Oil Terminal (SYTAO) 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 Tartus Oil Terminal?

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The Port of Tartus Oil Terminal is a port in SY. Its UN/LOCODE is SYTAO — 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 SYTAO 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 Tartus Oil Terminal?

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The Port of Tartus Oil Terminal 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.