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PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION |
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| 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. |
| VHF: Communication with
Port Authority on VHF ch 16 and with the pilot station on VHF ch 8, 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.
Customs and immigration:
Libyan customs and immigration officials will board the vessel as soon as
possible, after arrival, to give inward
clearance and pratique services. Libyan Government Regulations are
strictly enforced.
Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, matches,
spirits, wines, beers, perfume, arms, ammunition, saccharin and possibly
other items have to be locked up under Customs seal, from time of vessels
arrival until time of leaving territorial waters.
Each person is allowed 25 cigarettes per
day of stay, or 25gm of tobacco or cigars in lieu thereof.
Customs will require the following: |
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Document |
Copies |
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Crew
List |
4 |
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Crew Personal Effects
Declaration (including cigarettes, etc) |
1 |
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Stores
List |
2 |
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Passenger List |
1 |
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Crew
Lists and Crew Personal Effects Declaration must be on the approved Libyan
Government documents. Vessels are advised on their initial visit to the
terminal to obtain sufficient forms for future visits.
The following are also required: |
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Document |
Copies |
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Cargo Manifests for discharge |
6 |
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Cargo Manifest for transit cargo
with a summary |
1 |
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Passenger Manifest |
1 |
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Clearance
from the last port of call will be required by the Government Authorities.
According to the Libyan "Boycott of
Israel" Law, it is considered to be a violation for any vessel calling at
Libyan terminals or ports to have on board any item whatsoever of Israeli
and South African origin regardless of the country from which it was
actually obtained. This law is strictly enforced and the min penalties
will probably include a fine and confiscation of all such items.
Flags: During loading or unloading
the international code flag "B" shall be displayed in accordance with the
International Code Signal agreement.
Notices of readiness: NOR is
tendered once berthed alongside.
General notices & regulations: All
related Libyan regulations must be met for the port of Khoms. For more
detailed information ship's owners may contact any Libyan marine agent.
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| Port limits: The port water area
is limited by the following co-ordinates: |
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Lat 32°41'N, Long 014°25'E |
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Lat 32°39'N, Long 014°13'E |
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Lat 32°39'N, Long 014°18'E |
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Lat 32°41'N, Long 014°18'E |
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: The
least depth is 13m in the channel.
Pilot: Compulsory.
Anchorages: Limited by the
following: |
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Lat 32°41'N and Lat 32°42'N |
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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.
Weather: Prevailing wind: NW'ly in winter
and E'ly-S'ly in summer.
Principal navigation aids: As
follows:
A new lighthouse F1(3).18s.75m.24M at
approx Lat 32°41'N and Long 014°13'E.
The old lighthouse F1.3s.26m.12M.
An approaching racon (3cm and 10cm)
F1(4)RW.15s, Lat 39°41'N, Long 014°18'E).
Charts: BA 3353. Admiralty Pilot
NP49.
Traffic schemes: There are no traffic
schemes adopted as the port channel is controlled by the port radio.
Restrictions: Port operations are
restricted to daylight hours.
Tugs: Available.
Coast guard: The port waters are
covered by the Libyan Coast Guard. |
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Quay Number |
Length(m) |
Depth(m) |
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12 |
390 |
8.0 |
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13 |
200 |
10.0 |
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14 and 15 |
530 |
10.0 |
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10.0 |
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16 and 17 |
500 |
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10.0 |
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18 |
340 |
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19 |
150 |
12.0 |
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20 |
75 |
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General cargo/Bulk berths: Wharf operated
by Khoms power station reaches 1,500m NNE from coast. Pierhead depth of
16m has mooring dolphins on both sides with two mooring buoys 274m from
the berth.
Small harbour protected from NE winds.
Facilities: Cargo is to be worked using
ships gear.
Barges: There are no barges available.
Ballast/slop reception: There is no
ballast or slop reception. |
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Repairs: Small repairs can be provided.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: vailable with advance notice.
Bunkering: Available with advance notice.
Medical facilities: Available in Homs.
Transport: Nearest airport:Tripoli.
Consuls: Available in Tripoli,100km.
Banks: Available in Homs city.
Public holidays: Sep 1.
Working hours: Normally 0700-2300hrs.
Developments: The future plan is
to cover all storage facilities. Closed storage is now under construction.
Surveyors: Can be provided.
Recreation: There are many recreational activities available.
Garbage: Garbage disposal is available by arrangement with the ship's agent.
Officials and visitors: Visitors
are permitted by arrangement with the Port Authority.
Fumigation: Available. |
Port Authority - Homs Port Authority
Port Office - Shat Street
Homs - Libya
Tel: +218 31 21809
Telex: 30423 ARC LY
Contact: Capt A Nassef, Port |
