PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Zuara
Pilot
updated May 2010Available.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Floating Jetty (S): Draught 5.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuara Port | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
The port is approached by a channel 1,000m in length which is protected by 2 breakwaters.
Approach reporting point: Vessels approaching Zuara must pass through the Approach Reporting Point (33°03'N 012°15'E), as shown on the chart. For details of Approach Reporting Point see Country Marine Information.
Entry: From the Approach Reporting Point the track leads SW for about 10nm, passing (with positions from Zuara Main Light (32°55'N 012°07'E):
SE of a dangerous wreck (4.5nm N), then:
Clear of a lightbuoy (special, spherical) (2nm NE) then:
Clear of the Fairway Lightbuoy (safe water) (1nm ENE).
A buoyed channel leads SW for about 0.45nm and then WNW for a further 0.35nm to enter the harbour between the end of the N mole, from where a light (metal framework tower on white hut) is exhibited, and the elbow of the S mole from where a light is also exhibited.
Anchorages
The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth is within 1nm of 32°57'N 012°10.5'E.
Anchorage may be obtained in depths from 6.9-9.1m, mud, with the N mole head bearing approx 213°.
A vessel anchoring in Libyan roadsteads during the winter season is recommended to leave the anchorage, used by day for working cargo and anchor farther out for the night as at that time of year there are strong winds, and occasionally gales, from NW.
All vessels must anchor as instructed by the port authority, and must not shift berth except on the instruction of the port authority.
Tugs
Two tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: 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 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Medical facilities are available in the town.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tripoli International Airport, 125km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs. Overtime: 2000-2359hrs, 0100-0700hrs.
About Zuara
updated Aug 2017Where it is
Zuara is situated 120km W of Tripoli, close to the Tunisian border.
The port
The port handles mainly general cargo and vehicle carries.
Questions about Zuara
What are the pilot arrangements at Zuara?
Available.
What time zone is Zuara in?
Local time at Zuara is UTC+2. No summer time.
What is the water density at Zuara?
1025.
Which load line zone is Zuara in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zuara?
The UN/LOCODE of Zuara is LYZUA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Zuara 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.