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Port of TABARKA

TNTBJ🇹🇳Tunisia

Port Location

About Port of TABARKA

Tabarka is a small fishing port on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast. It handles fish and general cargo. The harbor is fully sheltered and accessible to small vessels.

Background
Tabarka is a coastal town located in north-western Tunisia, close to the border with Algeria. Tabarka was occupied at various times by Punics, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Genoese and Ottomans. The town is dominated by an offshore rock on which there remains a Genoese castle. Nationalist leader Habib Bourguiba, later president of post-independence Tunisia, was exiled on Tabarka by the French colonial authorities in 1952. Tourist attractions include coral fishing, the Coralis Festival of underwater photography, and its annual jazz festival.

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Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
36.9592°
Longitude
8.7579°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TNTBJ
Country
🇹🇳Tunisia
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45460 →
Wikidata
Q986213 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TABARKA?+
The approach to TABARKA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tabarka Fishing Harbor North Mole Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the E. Other aids include Tabarka (0.4 NM N), El Kala (15.6 NM WSW), Cap Rosa (25 NM W), Cap Serrat (27.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of TABARKA?+
The Port of TABARKA 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 TABARKA?+
You can track vessels near TABARKA (TNTBJ) 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 TNTBJ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of TABARKA?+
The Port of TABARKA 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.