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PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION |
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| ETA’s: |
Vessel’s ETA should be sent 12 hours prior to arrival. |
| Radio: |
VHF: VHF ch 6, 10, 12 and 16. |
| NAVIGATION |
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: From a position Lat 32°56.5′N, Long 013°13.5′E, 3.25nm NE of Tarabulus light the approach channel, 400m in width leads S for 1nm through Caliuscia Bank. The W side of the channel is marked by No 1 light beacon and No 3 light buoy; the E side by No 2 and No 4 light beacons.
Pilot: Compulsory, pilot boards 1nm NNE of the harbour entrance The pilot boat is a grey launch with a yellow funnel.
Anchorages: The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth lies approx 1.5nm N of Tarabulus light, the holding ground is reported to be good.
Tidal range and flow: Range 0.5m.
Dock density: 1026.
Weather: Prevailing winds: N’ly. Mist or haze is common, the latter especially with winds between E and S therefore the coast should be approached with caution.
Strong NW winds raise a heavy sea in the harbour entrance. The harbour should not be entered in bad weather.
Charts: BA 248, 3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Tugs: There are 17 tugs 500-2,400hp available. |
| BERTHS AND CARGO |
| Names/Nos General cargo/Bulk berths: |
| Quay |
Length |
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Max draft (m) |
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| No 5 |
91.4 |
3.66 |
- |
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| No 5.5 |
91.4 |
3.66 |
- |
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| No 6 |
253.0 |
3.96 |
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| - |
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| No 7, 8 and 9 |
365.7 |
6.4-7.0 |
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| No 10 |
137.0 |
7.62 |
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| No 11, 12 and 13 |
289.5 |
6.71 |
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| No 14 |
167.7 |
6.55 |
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| Pontoon Berth |
61.0 |
4.27 |
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| Quay |
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| No 2, 3 and 4 |
274.0 |
5.8-7.0 |
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| No 5 |
91.4 |
5.18 |
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| No 8 |
91.4 |
4.1 |
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Tanker berths: Length 152m; max draft 8.38m.
Offshore Berth: Approx 6nm E of the port. Vessels moor using both anchors and secure to mooring buoys, depth approx 16.0m.
Storage: There is 75,000m2 of warehousing and 75,000m2 of open storage available. |
| GENERAL |
Repairs: Available.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available alongside.
Medical facilities: Medical facilities are available.
Transport: Nearest airport: Tripoli International Airport (32km).
Public holidays: Mar 8, May 25, Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 1 and Oct 7. Variable dates: El Mouloud El Nabawi, Aid el Fitr, Aid el Adha.
Working hours: Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime 2000-2400hrs and 0100-0700hrs.
Developments: A new outer harbour is to be built, which will provide over 4,000m of quayage, depth alongside 12.0m. |
| ADDRESSES |
Port Authority – General Ports&Authority
PO Box 648 – Tripoli- Libya
Tel: +218 21 47011
Telex: 20208 |
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