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FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage, compulsory for all vessels, is provided by the Mooring Master. The pilot boards 2nm S of FSU "Sloug", via tug.
Key data
updated May 2024Size limits
Offshore: LOA 337.9m, 265,869DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
The prevailing current flows eastwards, max 1.5kts, tidal range approx 1.0m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' | 15.00 m | 338 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Anchorages
The waiting area is 2.0nm S of FSU "Sloug". Anchorage is strictly forbidden.
Restrictions
Berthing is in daylight only. Navigation is prohibited within 0.5nm of the line joining the platforms, "DP3" and "DP4", except under terminal pilot's supervision.
Vessels should proceed to the waiting area 2nm S of the FSU and must not approach any structure closer than 0.5nm.
Tugs
When berth is occupied one tug is secured at aft position, utilising tug lines.
Mooring
Berthing is normally in tandem. Approx 9.0m of 3in chafe chain is secured to Smit bracket on FSU poop. The chain is connected to 45m, nylon hawser, 20in circumference, then to a 2nd chafe chain 3in diameter x 9.1m.
This assembly is heaved onboard the export tanker using 450 x 12in polypropylene, pick up line, then secured to forward chain stopper.
Charts and publications
BA 3403. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify any changes 12 hours in advance.
Communications
VHF: Ch 15/72, callsign "Bouri Terminal Sloug".
Health
Free pratique will be arranged by vessel's agent.
Customs and immigration
Officials from Customs and Immigration will clear the vessel on arrival and departure.
Flags
The Libyan National Flag is to be displayed throughout 24 hours, the pilot and International "B" flag are also required.
Notices and regulations
The Bouri FSU Terminal regulations and information are available upon arrival.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya..
Address: PO Box 390, Tripoli, Libya.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'
updated May 2024Where it is
FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' is located approximately 50nm off the Libyan coast in western Libya, close to the border with Tunisia.
The port
FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' is moored to the SPM structure by an articulated bracket.
Questions about FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'
What are the pilot arrangements at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'?
Pilotage, compulsory for all vessels, is provided by the Mooring Master.
What time zone is FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' in?
Local time at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' is UTC+2. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'?
The deepest berth listed is at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal': 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'?
1025.
Which load line zone is FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal'?
The UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' is LYBOU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at FSO 'Gaza Marine Terminal' 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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