Chekka

Size limits

Draught 9.0m. (harbour)

LOA 190m, draught 14.0m, 45,000DWT. (off shore)

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Il Huri Bay is entered between En Ras Natur (34°22'N 035°44'E) and Ras esh Shiqu'a (4.5nm SW).

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the S part of Il Huri Bay, off Mar Saman Monastery, with Burj Enfe bearing 020°, in a depth of 16.0m, white sand, sheltered from the strong SW summer breezes.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

Berthing and sailing only during daylight hours.

Charts and publications

BA2633. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP283(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The master is to telex/cable his vessel's ETA 7, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the attending agents.

The 3 day message is to include the date/time of arrival, arrival draught, number of crew/passengers, LOA, beam and cargo tonnage.

Communications

Masters can use coastal radio stations of Port Said and Larnaca for passing messages.

Inmarsat communication is possible and is recommended.

VHF: Ch 16.

Standard messages

Approaching vessels must remain in contact with Lebanese Patrol Brigade "Oscar Charlie" on VHF Ch 16/11 when at 20, 12, 6 and 1.0nm from port as well as on arrival at anchorage or berth. Same procedure applies on sailing.

Vessels not adhering to Patrol Brigade instructions are heavily penalised.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered upon vessel's arrival at anchorage. However, for tankers and as per local practice (dispute remains subject to charter party terms) NOR is accepted at the time of hose connection.

Documents

In transit

Pages (number ........) weight (actual weight in kg)

Signed/stamped by the Master of the vessel.

Special forms for immigration/quarantine and harbour master will be delivered by the agent upon the vessel's arrival.

Health

Free pratique can only be granted after vessel's arrival/berthing.

Special forms will be delivered by health authorities representative attending on the vessel's arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

For officers and crew, a customs allowance of 40 cigarettes per day of vessel's estimated stay in port is granted. Penalties for non compliance are very heavy since Customs authorities are very strict.

Immigration officers board vessel immediately upon arrival and shore passes are thereafter issued to all members of the crew. There are no restrictions on crew/passengers as long as they will be sailing with the vessel. Visas are not granted for arriving crew/passengers for the vessel's stay in Lebanon. A transit visa, valid for 24 hours, between the port and airport is granted for departing crew members on condition that seamen have reserved tickets. For joining crew, owner should advise agent 72 hours prior vessel's arrival in order to arrange entry visa at the airport.

Notices and regulations

Vessels calling at Lebanese ports must have never called at any Israeli port and/or been owned by Israeli interests.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport, Directorate General of Land and Maritime Transport.

Position: Director General of land & Maritime Transport.

Address: George Picot St, Starco Bldg, 3rd floor, Beirut, Lebanon.

Tel: +961 1 372436.

Fax: +961 1 372435.

Mobile: +961 3312385.

E-mail: [email protected]

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Chekka Hospital, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, 65km.

Nearest railway: Tripoli.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1400hrs.

Where it is

Chekka is situated on the northern coast of the Lebanon, S of Tripoli.

The port

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, cement and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Chekka?

One pilot available.

What time zone is Chekka in?

Local time at Chekka is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 27 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 30 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Chekka?

The deepest berth listed is at Gefco Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Chekka?

1025.

Which load line zone is Chekka in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Chekka?

The UN/LOCODE of Chekka is LBCHK.

What crews who called at Chekka say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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