Sayda (LBSAY)

The port consists of 2 berths, handling dirty products, general and bulk cargo, livestock and containers.

Summer.

Sidon (Saida) is situated S of Beirut.

Draught 5.5m, 10,000DWT.

Vessels awaiting a berth may anchor, in depths of 11m, 1km W of the breakwater.

NW approach: From seaward the track leads initially to a position 0.4nm N of Az Zirah (33°34.4'N 35°22.1'E), then SE, passing SW of Firefly Rock, with at least depth of 7.3m over it, then NE of the rocky spit extending N from Az Zirah, into the anchorage. The track then leads S between Az Zirah and the mainland to the harbour. W approach: This is an alternative approach, depending on draught and size of vessel, which leads from seaward E, passing N of a dangerous wreck, then between the islet lying off the S side of Az Zirah and then to the berths on the outside of the outer breakwater.

BA 1561. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

Available.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted on VHF ch 16.

Az Zirah Light (white pylon, 4m in height) is exhibited from the S extremity of the island (33°34.3'N 35°22.1'E).

Range 0.4m. During the winter season especially in the months of Dec, Jan and Mar port operations may be interrupted by heavy W'ly wind and high swell.

The port is controlled by harbour master and the Control Centre, callsign "Oscar Sierra".

Not available, however in emergencies tugs can be used to assist vessels to and from the berth within the port vicinity.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Inmarsat communication is possible and is recommended. VHF: Pilots & Port: 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: 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 joining/leaving crew.

..... 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 ----- -------- ------ 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.

Vessels should send an ETA 7 days, then 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. Vessels should then contact the port on VHF 4 hours before arrival.

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 authority's representative on the vessel's arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates cannot 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.