Chekka (LBCHK)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, cement and liquid cargo.

Summer.

Chekka is situated on the northern coast of the Lebanon, S of Tripoli.

Draught 9.0m. (harbour) LOA 190m, draught 14.0m, 45,000DWT. (off shore)

Anchorage may be obtained in the S part of Il Huri Bay, off Mar Saman Monastery, with Burj Enfe bearing 020°, in a depth of 16.0m, white sand, sheltered from the strong SW summer breezes.

Il Huri Bay is entered between En Ras Natur (34°22'N 035°44'E) and Ras esh Shiqu'a (4.5nm SW).

BA2633. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP283(1).

1025.

Berthing and sailing only during daylight hours.

One pilot available.

Chekka Light (white metal framework tower with black bands) exhibited 0.75nm W of the village.

Range 0.3m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Masters can use coastal radio stations of Port Said and Larnaca for passing messages. Inmarsat communication is possible and is recommended. VHF: Ch 16.

For officers and crew, a customs allowance of 40 cigarettes per day of vessel's estimated stay in port is granted. Penalties for non compliance are very heavy since Customs authorities are very strict. Immigration officers board vessel immediately upon arrival and shore passes are thereafter issued to all members of the crew. There are no restrictions on crew/passengers as long as they will be sailing with the vessel. Visas are not granted for arriving crew/passengers for the vessel's stay in Lebanon. A transit visa, valid for 24 hours, between the port and airport is granted for departing crew members on condition that seamen have reserved tickets. For joining crew, owner should advise agent 72 hours prior vessel's arrival in order to arrange entry visa at the airport.

..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Manifest (signed & stamped) 3 2. Cargo Recapitulation (signed & stamped) 3 3. Paints Declaration 8 4. Ropes & Wires Declaration (number & length) 8 5. Bonded Stores List 8 6. Stores List 8 The Cargo Recapitulation is to be prepared in the following format: ..... Port of loading Pages Packages Weight --------------- ----- -------- ------ Total Total Total In transit Pages (number ........) weight (actual weight in kg) Signed/stamped by the Master of the vessel. Special forms for immigration/quarantine and harbour master will be delivered by the agent upon the vessel's arrival.

The master is to telex/cable his vessel's ETA 7, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the attending agents. The 3 day message is to include the date/time of arrival, arrival draught, number of crew/passengers, LOA, beam and cargo tonnage.

Vessels calling at Lebanese ports must have never called at any Israeli port and/or been owned by Israeli interests.

Free pratique can only be granted after vessel's arrival/berthing. Special forms will be delivered by health authorities representative attending on the vessel's arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered upon vessel's arrival at anchorage. However, for tankers and as per local practice (dispute remains subject to charter party terms) NOR is accepted at the time of hose connection.

Approaching vessels must remain in contact with Lebanese Patrol Brigade "Oscar Charlie" on VHF Ch 16/11 when at 20, 12, 6 and 1.0nm from port as well as on arrival at anchorage or berth. Same procedure applies on sailing. Vessels not adhering to Patrol Brigade instructions are heavily penalised.