Sea buoys, fairways and channels:
Entrance to the port is via a channel 12.0m in depth, then between 2
breakwaters 150m apart.
Pilot: Compulsory, the pilot
boarding position is 0.5nm E of the Fairway Buoy. Pilots are available
from 0800-2000hrs, except on Fri. The pilot boat is grey with white
upperworks.
Anchorages: The anchorage area for
vessels awaiting a berth is within 1.5nm of Lat 32°23'N, Long 015°18'E,
approx 4.75nm E of Ras al Barq light. The holding ground is poor and it is
therefore advisable to leave the anchorage at the first sign of the
approach of bad weather.
Tidal range and flow: Range 0.5m.
Dock density: 1026.
Weather: Prevailing winds: N'ly.
Charts: BA 3353. Admiralty Pilot
NP49.
Tugs: There are 3 tugs up to
2,400hp available.
BERTHS AND CARGO
Names/Nos: General cargo/Bulk
berths: There are 5 berths available, each 180m in length with 11.0m depth
alongside. One berth is used for grain cargoes, the emainder being used
for general cargoes.
Ro-Ro berths: There is 1 berth in
the S port area used for ro-ro traffic. The berth is 200m in length, with
a depth alongside of 11.0m.
Storage: There is 22,500m2 of
covered storage and 46,000m2 of open storage area available. The grain
berth is provided with a silo.
GENERAL
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water:
Available.
Medical facilities: Medical
facilities are available.
Transport: Nearest airport:
Tripoli International Airport (250km).
Public holidays: Mar 8, May 25,
Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 1 and Oct 7.' Variable dates: El Mouled el Nabawi, Aid
el Fitr, Aid el Adha' Higri New Year. Fri is a weekly port holiday.
Working hours: Normally
0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs. Overtime 2000-2400hrs and 0100-0700hrs.
Developments: The following
developments are either planned or under construction: Dredging of the
entrance channel to 13.0m, 2km of quay age with depth alongside of 11.0m to
include a container terminal, ro-ro berths a tanker berth and transit
sheds and warehouses.
ADDRESSES
Port Authority - General Ports & Lights
Authority
Harbour Office - Qasr Ahmed - Libya
Tel: +218 51 21094
