Tyr (LBSUR)

Sour is an alternative name for Tyr.

Summer.

Also known as Sour, Tyr is situated close S of Sidon.

Large vessels may anchor in depths from 15.0m-17.0m, sand and weed, with En Nabi el Mashuq bearing 152°, and the guard house on Khirbet es Siddein in line with the gorge of Nahr el Qasimiye bearing about 082°. Vessels of moderate draught may anchor E of the islets and shoals lying N of Tyr, in depths of 7.0-11.0m, sand. Small vessels may anchor in a depth of 8.0m, sand, with the minaret in the town bearing 220°. This is considered the most secure anchorage on the coast.

There are 3 approaches as follows: Approaching from W: Steer for the summit of Mount Hermon (33°25'N 035°51'E) bearing 079°. On nearing the anchorage for larger vessels keep the guard house on Khirbet es Siddein or Ras Siddine el Bahr (2.5nm NNE of Tyr) in line with the gorge of Nahr el Qasimiye bearing approx 082°, which leads 0.5nm N of the shoals extending N from the town. Approaching from S: Ras Sarafand (33°26'N 035°16'E) (double headed bluff cliff) bearing approx 026°, well open NW of the NW extremity of Tyr Peninsula, leads W of the dangers S of Tyr Peninsula. At night, do not approach the coast into a depth less than 33m until Tyr Light bears more than 028°.

Sour is an Alternative Name for Tyre

BA2903. Admiralty Pilot NP49.

1025.

Available but not compulsory.

Tyr Light (white tower), exhibited on the N point of the peninsula. En Nabi el Mashuq (white building) (1.5nm ESE of Tyr Light), standing on a rocky mound 40m in height.

Range 0.30m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

TYR 33°16'N 35°12'E Pilot: Available but not compulsory. The port consists of an open roadstead with cargo being worked into lighters. All requirements must be sent through the agent. VHF: Ch 16

Sour is an Alternative Name for Tyre

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

Customs: For officers and crew an 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 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.

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 1nm 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.