Abu Kammash

Size limits

LOA 149m, draught 7.5m.

Load line zone

Summer.

Approach

From the Fairway Buoy (white conical) the approach channel, which is reported to be dredged to a depth of 8.0m over a width of about 150m, leads SW for a distance of 1.8nm to the pier. The channel is marked by four pairs of buoys (lateral), the positions of which are unreliable. It is reported that the channel is marked by leading lights, details of which should be obtained from the port authority.

There is a turning area off the berth, about 300m in diameter.

Tugs

Small tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 3327, 3353, 3403. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent to and arrival time calculated for Zuwarah Port.

Communications

VHF: Zuwarah Pilots: Ch 16, 08, 12.

Vessels must contact Abu Kammash on Ch 16, 09 or 12 for clearance.

Notices and regulations

Vessels over 20 years of age must have permission from the maritime inspection department to enter Libyan ports, Permission Forms should be applied for 2 weeks before vessels start to load.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya..

Address: PO Box 390, Tripoli, Libya.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available. In exceptional circumstances fresh water may be supplied by tanker.

Bunkering: Not available.

Stores: Provisions available.

Medical

Not available.

Crew change

Repatriation for emergency cases only.

Transport

Nearest airport: International airport at Tarabulus, 56km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Abu Kammash, also known as Sidi Said, is situated on the N Libyan coast approximately 24km from the Tunisian frontier.

The port

Consisting of an industrial factory complex, about 0.8nm inland, identified by two white tanks.

What are the pilot arrangements at Abu Kammash?

Pilotage is compulsory and is provided by Zuwarah (Zuara).

What time zone is Abu Kammash in?

Local time at Abu Kammash is UTC+2. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Abu Kammash in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Abu Kammash?

The UN/LOCODE of Abu Kammash is LYABK.

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