Tyr

Load line zone

Summer.

ETA 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 authorities representative attending on the vessel's arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs: For officers and crew an 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.

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

Where it is

Also known as Sour, Tyr is situated close S of Sidon.

The port

The port consists of an open roadstead with cargo being worked into lighters.

What time zone is Tyr in?

Local time at Tyr is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 27 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 30 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Tyr in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tyr?

The UN/LOCODE of Tyr is LBSUR.

What crews who called at Tyr 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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