PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Selaata
Pilot
updated Apr 2016Compulsory and available from Beirut Pilot Services.
Key data
updated Apr 2016Size limits
LOA 230m, draught 13.0m, 70000 DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selaata Harbour | — | — | 1 |
| Selaata Chemical Plant | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2016Tugs
2 tugs available, 1 x 2500hp and 1 x 3500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 1561, 2633. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Master is to telex/cable his vessel's ETA 7, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the attending agents.
The 3 day message is to include the date/time of arrival, arrival draught, number of crew/passengers, LOA, beam and cargo tonnage.
Communications
Masters can use coastal radio stations of Port Said and Larnaca for passing messages.
Inmarsat communication is possible and is recommended.
VHF: Ch 16.
Standard messages
Approaching vessels must remain in contact with Lebanese Patrol Brigade "Oscar Charlie" on VHF Ch 16/11 when at 20, 12, 6 and 1nm from port as well as on arrival at anchorage or berth. Same procedure applies on sailing.
Vessels not adhering to Patrol Brigade instructions are heavily penalised.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered upon vessel's arrival at anchorage. However, for tankers and as per local practice (dispute remains subject to Charter Party terms) NOR is accepted at the time of hose connection.
Documents
In transit
Pages (number ........) weight (actual weight in kg)
Signed/stamped by the master of the vessel.
Special forms for immigration/quarantine and harbour master will be delivered by the agent upon the vessel's arrival.
Health
Free pratique can only be granted after vessel's arrival/berthing.
Special forms will be delivered by health authority's representative on the vessel's arrival.
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.
Customs and immigration
For officers and crew, a customs allowance of 40 cigarettes per day of vessel's estimated stay in port is granted. Penalties for non compliance are very heavy since Customs authorities are very strict.
Immigration: Board vessel immediately upon arrival and shore passes are thereafter issued to all members of the crew. There are no restrictions on crew/passengers as long as they will be sailing with the vessel. Visas are not granted for arriving crew/passengers for the vessel's stay in Lebanon. A transit visa, valid for 24 hours, between the port and airport is granted for joining/leaving crew.
Notices and regulations
Vessels calling at Lebanese ports must have never called at any Israeli port and/or been owned by Israeli interests.
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport, Directorate General of Land and Maritime Transport.
Position: Director General of land & Maritime Transport.
Address: George Picot St, Starco Bldg, 3rd floor, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tel: +961 1 372436.
Fax: +961 1 372435.
Mobile: +961 3312385.
E-mail: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Apr 2016Repairs
Minor repair available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Batroun General Hospital, 2.7km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport located at Beirut, 64.6km.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1400hrs. Overtime by arrangement.
About Selaata
updated Apr 2016Where it is
Selaata is situated N of Beirut. Port is protected from prevailing SW winds by 800m long breakwater.
The port
A privately owned port complex. The approach is over sand bars with a least depth of 15.0m, sudden strong SW'ly winds can be encountered occasionally.
Questions about Selaata
What are the pilot arrangements at Selaata?
Compulsory and available from Beirut Pilot Services.
What time zone is Selaata in?
Local time at Selaata is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 27 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 30 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Selaata?
1025.
Which load line zone is Selaata in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Selaata?
The UN/LOCODE of Selaata is LBSEL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Selaata 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.