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Ports in Libya
NaviBoss has port guides for 12 ports in Libya, 12 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA III, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 12 ports in Libya
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Kammash | LYABK | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Benghazi | LYBEN | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Es Sider | LYESI | Yes | 22.2 m | NAVAREA III |
| FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' | LYBOU | Yes | 15.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Khoms | LYKHO | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Marsa al Hariga | LYMHR | Yes | 17.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Marsa El Brega | LYLMQ | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Qasr Ahmed | LYMRA | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Ras Lanuf | LYRLA | Yes | 22.9 m | NAVAREA III |
| Zawia Terminal | LYZAW | Yes | 19.0 m | NAVAREA III |
| Zuara | LYZUA | Yes | — | NAVAREA III |
| Zueitina | LYZUE | Yes | 20.0 m | NAVAREA III |
Navigational warnings
Libya's waters are in NAVAREA III. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Libya
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels calling at Libyan ports are required to use a local shipping agent to facilitate communications and compliance. Vessels should expect to provide information regarding ETA, Crew/Passenger lists. Bill of lading, Cargo Manifest, Medical stores list and Vessel particulars. Additionally, the following certification is required:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya..
Address: PO Box 390, Tripoli, Libya.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +218. · The unit of currency in Libya is the Libyan Dinar (LD) which consists of 1,000 dirhams.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Libya
How many ports in Libya have a NaviBoss port guide?
12 ports, 12 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Libya in?
Libya's ports lie in NAVAREA III (3). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Libya use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Libya's ports in?
UTC+2, with no summer time.
Which port in Libya takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Ras Lanuf: its deepest listed berth takes 22.9 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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