Location: Homs (Khoms) is situated on the coast of
Libya, 250km from the Tunisian border.
Load Line zone: Summer.
Max size: Max 14,500dwt.
ETA's: ETA is to be sent on departure from previous port
and also 24 hours prior to arrival. The port can accept diverted vessels
with an hours notice.
Communications: Radio: VHF: Communication with Port
Authority on Ch 16 and with the pilot station on Ch 08, 10 and 12.
Health regulations: The vessel should have a clean Bill of
Health or equivalent document from the last port of call. The vessel's
Master and all crew should possess International Health certificates showing
a valid smallpox vaccination certificate.
Port limits: The port water area is limited
by the following co-ordinates:
1.32°41'N 014°25'E
2.32°39'N 014°13'E
3.32°39'N 014°18'E
4.32°41'N 014°18'E
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: The least depth is 13m in
the channel.
Pilot: Compulsory.
Anchorages: Limited by the following
1.Lat 32°41'N and Lat 32°42'N
2.Long 014°17'E and Long 014°18'E.
Anchorage is obtainable in a depth of 10m, rock, with Ra's al Wazif light
bearing 272° at a distance of 880m.
The anchorage area is a part of the water port area.
All vessels must anchor as instructed by the Port Authority and must not
shift berth except on the instruction of the Port Authority.
Dock density: 1025.
Principal navigation aids as follows
A new lighthouse F1(3) 18s 75m 24M at approx 32°41'N and 014°13'E.
The old lighthouse F1 3s 26m 12M.
An approaching Racon (3cm and 10cm) F1(4)RW 15s, (39°41'N 014°18'E).
Charts: BA 3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Restrictions: Port operations are restricted to daylight
hours.
Tugs: Available.
Coast guard: The port waters are covered by the Libyan
Coast Guard.
Repairs: Small repairs can be provided.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Available with advance
notice.
Bunkering: Available with advance notice.
Medical facilities: Available in Homs.
Transport: Nearest airport: Tripoli.
Public holidays: Sep 1.
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