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Qasr Ahmed
Pilot
updated May 2010- Qasr Ahmad (Misurata) pilot boarding Pilot boards32°22.2′N 015°17.2′E
Compulsory, the pilot boarding position is approximately 1nm off the harbour entrance. Pilots are available from 0800-2000hrs, except on Friday. The pilot boat is grey with white upperworks.
Key data
updated Aug 2017Size limits
MAX draught 18.35m.
Water density
1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libyan Iron & Steel Company (LISCO) | — | — | 1 |
| Misurata Free Zone | — | — | 1 |
| Misurata Free Zone | — | — | 17 |
| Misurata | — | — | 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 2017Approach
The main harbour is formed by two breakwaters enclosing the harbour area. The N breakwater extends 0.7nm E from Ras al Barq and the broad E Breakwater extends 1.0nm N from the shore. The entrance is approx 180m wide.
From a position approx 1nm E of the entrance the alignment of the leading lights 270°: Front Light; white triangle point up, red band (32°22.3'N 015°12.7'E), Rear Light; white triangle point down, red band, (500m from front light) leads into the harbour through the centre of the channel.
Approach and entry: The port is approached through the Approach Reporting Point (32°34'N 015°16'E) and entered through dredged channels of 13.0m, on the alignment of the leading lights. For details of Approach Reporting Points see General Marine Information in country information.
Anchorages
The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth is within 1.5nm of 32°23'N 015°18'E, approx 5nm ENE of Ras al Barq Light in charted depths of 25-37m. The holding ground is poor and it is therefore advisable to leave the anchorage at the first sign of the approach of bad weather.
Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited within 2nm of the harbour.
Tugs
Five tugs are available, up to 2,400hp.
Charts and publications
BA 3402. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should send ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.
The message should contain the following information:
1. Vessel's name, call sign and flag.
2. Date of build.
3. Owner's name and address.
4. Agent's name.
6. Consignee name.
7. Master's name and nationality.
8. beam, loa, grt and nrt.
9. Type of cargo and quantity.
10. Cargo in transit.
11. Date and time of sailing from last port.
12. ETA at next port.
13. Number of crew and passengers.
14. Details of any animals or mail on board.
15. Speed.
16. Point of approach.
17. Sea state and draft.
18. Degree of list, if any.
19. Name of last ten port.s
20. Stowaway if any.
Vessel Departing the port should advise Misratah Port Control of the following:
1. Vessel's name and call sign.
2. Next port.
3. Draft (forward and aft)
4. Course and speed.
5. Cargo on board.
6. ETA to next port.
Vessels engaged in international voyages between Libyan ports should pass the same information to Misratah Port Control as departing vessels.
Communications
VHF: "Tarabulus Radio" callsign "5AT" on Ch 16.
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 2010Repairs
Minor repairs may be undertaken.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available via 2 water barges.
Medical
Medical facilities are available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tripoli International Airport (250km).
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime 2000-2359hrs and 0100-0700hrs.
About Qasr Ahmed
updated May 2010Where it is
Qasr Ahmed (Misurata Port) is situated approx 250km E of Tripoli.
The port
Qasr Ahmed is a commercial port serving the town of Misurata and the industrial area close S, which includes a steelworks and a power station. It has facilities for handling dry bulk, petroleum, Ro-Ro, container and general cargoes.
The main cargoes handled include iron ore, grain, construction materials, livestock, machinery and petroleum products.
All berths are well fendered with adequate mooring facilities.
Questions about Qasr Ahmed
Where does the pilot board at Qasr Ahmed?
The pilot boards at Qasr Ahmad (Misurata) pilot boarding, 32°22.2′N 015°17.2′E.
What time zone is Qasr Ahmed in?
Local time at Qasr Ahmed is UTC+2. No summer time.
What is the water density at Qasr Ahmed?
1026.
Which load line zone is Qasr Ahmed in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Qasr Ahmed?
The UN/LOCODE of Qasr Ahmed is LYMRA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Qasr Ahmed 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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