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Marsa al Hariga
Pilot
updated Aug 2017Compulsory, carried out by mooring master employed by the oil company. Pilot will board vessel from a tug, 1nm NE of the outer buoy. Helicopter pilotage arrangements are not possible.
Pilots and oil terminal mooring masters can be contacted on VHF Ch 9, 12m, 16 or 19 and board the vicinity of the outer lighted buoy, about 1 miles SE of Punta Tubruq Light.
Key data
updated Aug 2017Size limits
MAX LOA 290m, draught 17.0, 152,000DWT.
Water density
1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.6m. The tidal level is practically constant and currents within the harbour are slight.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa El Hariga | 17.00 m | 290 m | 2 |
| Tobruk Petroleum Terminal | 10.60 m | 208 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 Aug 2017Anchorages
Anchorage is available within a designated area, lying centered 1.5 miles E of Punta Tubruq.
Restrictions
Deep draught vessels should avoid navigation NW of the leading line from Marsa to Esc-Sciausc, due to the presence of shoal water off Tobruk Point.
Berthing is restricted to a max wind force of 22kts and swell up to 0.9m.
Tugs
There are 5 tugs available from Tobruk.
Charts and publications
BA 3355, 3657. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be sent 72 hours prior to arrival, to the agent and terminal. The message should include the vessel details, owner's name, loading rate and quantity of ballast.
Communications
VHF: Via Tobruk Radio callsign "5AL". The Terminal Office keeps a constant listening watch on Ch 16.
Port contacts:
VHF: Ch 9, 12m, 16 or 19. Callsign: "Hariga Marine", Tel: +218 61 222 8931, Fax: +218 61 222 9006, Email: [email protected]. Website: www.agoco.com.ly.
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
Port services
updated May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Available at Tobruk Port and Brega Jetty.
Medical
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Naser, 20km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Marsa al Hariga
updated May 2010Where it is
Marsa al Hariga is situated 1.0nm SSW of Tobruk Point.
The port
The export oil terminal consists of 2 jetty berths.
Questions about Marsa al Hariga
What are the pilot arrangements at Marsa al Hariga?
Compulsory, carried out by mooring master employed by the oil company.
What time zone is Marsa al Hariga in?
Local time at Marsa al Hariga is UTC+2. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Marsa al Hariga?
The deepest berth listed is at Marsa El Hariga: 17.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Marsa al Hariga?
1026.
Which load line zone is Marsa al Hariga in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Marsa al Hariga?
The UN/LOCODE of Marsa al Hariga is LYMHR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Marsa al Hariga 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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