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Marsa El Brega
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Pilot usually boards near the Brega Buoy (30°27.6'N 019°35.1'E). No night berthing at sea berths or alongside.
Key data
updated Oct 2015Size limits
Harbour: LOA 210m, draught 10.0m and 30,000DWT.
Offshore: Max 300,000DWT; draught and LOA unrestricted.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNG Terminal | 10.00 m | 210 m | 2 |
| Sirte Oil Terminal | 10.00 m | 260 m | 5 |
| El Brega Commercial Terminal | 9.20 m | 211 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2020Approach
Marsa el Brega lies between Khashm Aritu, 30°26'N 019°38'E, and another point 3nm SW, in an open bay situated in the SE corner of the Gulf of Sirte, about 100nm SSW of Banghazi.
Approach and Entry: The Brega Sea Buoy is located in position 30°27.9'N 019°35.0'E. The port is approached through the Approach Reporting Point and the harbour is entered on the alignment of leading lights. For details of Approach Reporting Points see General Marine Information in country information.
Anchorages
The designated anchorage is a 3nm diameter circle, as shown on the chart, about 6.5nm N from the harbour entrance; depths are from 20m to more than 70m. Vessels may anchor only in the anchorage areas shown on the charts. All vessels must anchor as instructed by the port authority, and must not shift berth except on the instruction of the port authority.
Tugs
2 x 2400 hp tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 3350, 3402. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should send their ETA to Sirte Oil Co, the port authority, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16; 06, 09, 12, 13. Throughout 24 hours.
Pilot: Tel: 021 3610376 90.
No radio telephony or wireless telegraphy allowed in Libyan territorial waters.
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 Sep 2020Bunkers, water and stores
No bunkers and stores available. Fresh water is only available at selected berths.
Medical
El Brega General hospital, 17.8km.
Crew change
Crew members cannot be paid off or leave the vessel except in cases of emergency.
Transport
Nearest airport: Marsa Brega Airport located at Marsa El Brega, 9.6km (domestic only).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Marsa El Brega
updated Sep 2015Where it is
Marsa el Brega is situated in the S of the Gulf of Sidra.
The port
The port is primarily an offshore oil terminal. There are alongside berths for LNG, products, chemical traffic, urea and general cargo.
Questions about Marsa El Brega
What are the pilot arrangements at Marsa El Brega?
Compulsory. Pilot usually boards near the Brega Buoy (30°27.6'N 019°35.1'E).
What time zone is Marsa El Brega in?
Local time at Marsa El Brega is UTC+2. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Marsa El Brega?
The deepest berth listed is at LNG Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Marsa El Brega?
1025.
Which load line zone is Marsa El Brega in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Marsa El Brega?
The UN/LOCODE of Marsa El Brega is LYLMQ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Marsa El Brega 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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