Information " Libyan Ports "
Tripoli Port
Location:
Tripoli (Tarabulus) is situated in W Libya, and is the capital and
principal port of the country.
Traffic figures: Approx 600
vessels visit the port annually.
Load Line zone: Summer.
Max size: Max LOA 173.7m.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: Vessel's ETA should be sent 12 hours prior to arrival.
Communications: Radio: VHF: Ch
06, 10, 12 and 16.
NAVIGATION
Pilot: Compulsory
Anchorages: The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth lies
approx 1.5nm N of Tarabulus Light, the holding ground is reported to be
good.
Tidal range and flow: Range
0.5m.
Dock density: 1026.
Strong NW winds raise a heavy sea in the harbour entrance. The harbour
should not be entered in bad weather.
Charts: BA 248, 3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Tugs: There are 17 tugs 500-2,400hp available.
Container berths: Facilities are available for the handling
of container traffic.
Tanker berths: Length 152m; max draft 8.38m.
GENERAL
Repairs: Available.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available alongside.
Medical facilities: Medical facilities are available.
Transport: Nearest airport: Tripoli International Airport
(32km).
Public holidays: Mar 8, May 25, Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 1 and
Oct 7. Variable dates: El Mouloud El Nabawi, Aid el Fitr, Aid el Adha.
Working hours: Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs.
Overtime 2000-2400hrs and 0100-0700hrs.
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