Port of Tan Tan

Tan-Tan is a fishing and commercial harbour on the Atlantic coast, with coastal fishing boats sharing the port with merchant vessels. Fish landings are a central activity: the port’s operating rules distinguish boats unloading for the fish market, sardine boats and vessels bringing fish through the harbour in transit.

Breakwaters shelter the harbour from the open coast. Inside, quays serve unloading, supplies and the handling of fishing gear as well as commercial cargo operations. This combination makes the waterfront both a landing place for catches and a working base for the fleet.

Vessel movements are coordinated by the harbour authority, with entry through the approach channel requiring permission. The shared access arrangements are an important feature of a port where fishing craft and larger commercial ships use the same harbour entrance.