Zueitina

Size limits

Alongside: LPG carriers LOA 160m, draught 8.7m.

SBM: Oil tankers up to draught 20.0m, 275,000DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach and entry: From the Approach Reporting Point (32°43'N, 019°06'E) the direct track leads SSE for about 117nm to the pilot boarding place near Fairway Lightbuoy or the large vessel anchorage. However, vessels must keep clear of the Firing Danger Area, shown on the chart, centred 50nm NW of Zueitina. The chart is sufficient guide.

From a position in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy the approach to the LPG Berth is made on the alignment (135°) of the leading lights.

Anchorages

As advised by the Marine Office.

Vessels awaiting a berth, anchor approx 1nm SE of the Fairway Buoy in depths of approx 30m. Holding ground is moderate to poor. During the winter strong NW'ly gales may set up heavy seas and swells, which may make the berths untenable.

Prohibited anchorage is in the approaches to the oil loading berths and vessels should not anchor S of Lat 30°54'N.

Tugs

There is 1 x 4,600hp tug available. Also mooring launches can assist with berthing.

Mooring

Vessels are advised on berthing requirements prior to arrival on VHF Ch 13.

Charts and publications

BA 3346. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Ch 13 and 16, callsign "Zueitina Marine".

LPG control room monitors Ch 12. Once VHF contact has been established, this should be maintained until out of range.

Notice of readiness

NOR is given during hours of daylight and when cargo is ready, if the port is open and is within lay days. Also when vessels are nominated and loading instructions have been received.

Documents

Documents required include a Standard Crew List, Stores Lists and Declarations. It is most important that the last Certificate of Discharge is onboard.

Customs and immigration

Vessels are advised to be sure that no alcohol is out of the bond and that there are no goods from Israel on the vessel.

Flags

The courtesy flag and the vessel's national flag must be conspicuously displayed.

Notices and regulations

Lifeboats should not be worked in the harbour or anchorage area.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya..

Address: PO Box 390, Tripoli, Libya.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Where it is

Zueitina is situated approx 130km S of Benghazi.

The port

Zueitina consists of offshore loading berths for oil tankers and LPG carriers. The main cargoes handled are crude oil, naphtha, butane and propane.

The LPG berth, because of its location, experiences different weather conditions and may be closed due to swell conditions when the crude berths are open.

What are the pilot arrangements at Zueitina?

Compulsory. The mooring master boards vessel near the Fairway Buoy or within the anchorage area, centred on position 30°55.0'N 020°01.1'E and remains onboard throughout the loading operation.

What time zone is Zueitina in?

Local time at Zueitina is UTC+2. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Zueitina?

The deepest berth listed is at Zueitina Oil Terminal: 20.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Zueitina?

1026.

Which load line zone is Zueitina in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zueitina?

The UN/LOCODE of Zueitina is LYZUE.

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