Latakia

Size limits

LOA 294.1m, beam 32.26m, 63,339 DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Spring : 0.6m.

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

Approach

Syrian regulations require ships to approach Latakia on a course of 090° from a position 13nm W of the harbour entrance, keeping between the parallels of 35°30'N and 35°32'N.

The harbour is entered by passing close N of the main breakwater on the leading lights. The channel has a depth of 14.5m, capable of accommodating vessels with 13.3m draught in the New Port and 3.5m in the Old port.

Leading Lights: Front light (35°31.8'N 035°46.1'E).

Rear light (0.27nm ESE of front light).

The alignment (115.5°) of these lights then leads ESE, passing (with positions from the head of the main breakwater):

NNE of the head of the main breakwater, from which a light (grey metal framework tower) is exhibited, and

SSW of a shoal (0.22nm NNE), with a depth of 7.2m over it. It is marked by a lightbuoy (port hand).

Once clear of the shoal leave the leading line and head SSE into the harbour.

Anchorages

The anchorage area extends W of the breakwater and N of Lat 35°30'N. In this area anchorage may be obtained 0.5nm off the breakwater, in depths of 15.0-20.0m, sand. This anchorage is open and should only be used temporarily, though the holding ground is good.

Prohibited anchorage: Passage is prohibited E of a line extending NNW from the head of the breakwater. Vessels navigating in this area are required to have a pilot onboard.

Restrictions

Max draught 8.7m in the Old Port; 13.3m in the New Port ("Extension Port").

Tugs

Compulsory. Seven tugs are available from 600-2,000hp.

Charts and publications

BA 1036, 1579, 2633, 2796. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Port Authorities should be contacted on arrival for instructions, by radio.

Communications

VHF: Ch 13, 16.

Documents

Cargo samples might be required by the Agricultural Quarantine Committee at anchor or after vessel has berthed.

Security: Included with the ISPS Certificate; the following will be required at every Syrian port: Approved plan, Continuous Synopsis Report and Security Level at last port.

ISPS

Designated Authority: General Directorate of Ports, Planning Department.

Position: Head of Planning Department.

Address: PO Box 505, Lattakia, Syria.

Tel: +963 41 479041

Fax: +963 41 475805

Mob: +963 92 848667

Email: [email protected]

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

ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from all ports in Syria will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's perceived failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.

Repairs

Engine and hull repairs undertaken.

Dry docks

Floating drydock available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the quays or by water barge.

Bunkering: Fuel of all kinds available.

Medical

Al Nada Hospital, 0.024km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hatay Airport located at Antakya, Hatay, 130km.

Nearest railway: Latakia.

Working hours

Normally 0700-2300hrs.

Where it is

Latakia (locally known as Al Ladhiqiyah) is located approx 40km S of the Turkish border and is Syria's principal port.

The port

The principal port of Syria, Latakia has a large commercial harbour with modern facilities to handle most types of vessels including container, Ro-Ro, general cargo, bulk carriers and tankers.

Principal exports include crude oil, carob, tobacco, vegetable products, hides and skins, cotton and wool.

Imports include manufactured goods, chemical products, vehicles, machinery, foodstuffs and timber.

Traffic

Approx 1,096,942t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Latakia?

Compulsory. For vessels over 1,000t and for all vessels in bad weather.

What time zone is Latakia in?

Local time at Latakia is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Latakia?

The deepest berth listed is at Inner Harbour Terminal: 8.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Latakia?

1030.

Which load line zone is Latakia in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Latakia?

The UN/LOCODE of Latakia is SYLTK.

What crews who called at Latakia 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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