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Port of Mahdia

TNMAD🇹🇳Tunisia

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About Port of Mahdia

Also known as: mynaʾ almhdyt, ميناء المهدية

Mahdia is a port on the Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia. It serves as a fishing harbor and handles small vessels. The port offers pilotage and tug services.

Background
Mahdia is a Tunisian coastal city with 76,513 inhabitants, south of Monastir and southeast of Sousse.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45400 →
GeoNames ID
11279265 →
Wikidata
Q466054 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.commune-mahdia.gov.tn →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TNMAD
Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
TN-53
Area
West Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
35.4989°
Longitude
11.0679°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mahdia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mahdia Lighthouse at 6.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Salakta South Breakwater (6.6 NM S), Sayada (13.6 NM NW), Ra's Kaboudia (16.4 NM SSE), Ra's Kaboudia (Ra's Kapudia, Chebba) (16.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Mahdia?

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The Port of Mahdia 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 Mahdia?

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You can track vessels near Mahdia (TNMAD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TNMAD on the live map.

Where is the Port of Mahdia?

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The Port of Mahdia is a port in TN. Its UN/LOCODE is TNMAD — 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 TNMAD mean?

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The first two characters, TN, are the ISO country code for TN. 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 Mahdia?

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The Port of Mahdia operates in the UTC+1 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.