Information " Libyan Ports "

Benghazi


Location: TBenghazi is situated on the NE coast of the Gulf of Sidra.
Max size: Max LOA 167.6m and draft 8.53m.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

ETA's: Notice of ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications: Radio: VHF: Benghazi Port Radio, Ch 16.

General notices & regulations

The following are extracts from the harbour regulations:

  1. It is forbidden to discharge overboard, either in the harbour or in the roadstead, any burning material, ashes or rubbish of any kind.
  2. The loading and discharging of inflammable material and explosives must be carried out in accordance with the directions of the Harbour Master.
  3. Vessels arriving with a dangerous cargo on board must anchor in the roadstead; the port authorities will instruct them where to berth.
  4. Vessels which burn fuel oil must clean their bilges before arriving in the roadstead or the harbour.
    Fuel oil must not be embarked without permission from the Harbour Master.

NAVIGATION

Sea buoys, fairways and channels

There are 2 approaches as follows

Approaching from SW: Keep from 2-3nm offshore, to avoid the rocky shoals which lie SW of the port.
Pilot: Compulsory. Pilot boards vessels approx 1nm off the harbour entrance, between 0700-2000hrs.
Anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained in the roads, W and N of the port, but strong W winds cause a very heavy sea which renders the anchorage dangerous; during the winter it is seldom tenable. An obstruction lies 2.5nm W of Ra's Sidi Khuraybish.
The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth lies between the parallels of 32°07'N and 32°11'N and between the meridians 019°56'E and 019°59.2'E.
All vessels must anchor as instructed by the port authority, and must not shift berth except on the instruction of the port authority.
Tidal range and flow: Range 0.6m.
Dock density: 1026.
Charts: 3352. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Tugs: Available.

GENERAL

Repairs: Available.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Limited quantities are available.
Medical facilities: Medical facilities are available in the town.
Transport: Nearest airport: Benina 24km.
Public holidays: Mar 8, May 25, Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 1, Oct 7, El Mouled Eli Nabawi, Aid el Fitr, Aid el Adha, Higri New Year. Friday is a weekly port holiday, work being performed but at overtime rates.
Working hours: Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime 2000-2400hrs, 0100-0700hrs.

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