Tripoli (LYTIP)

The harbour covers an area of approx 3.0km2 and is protected by 2 breakwaters, NE of 2,000m and the NW of 700m in length. The port is the principal port in Libya lies in a flat coastal oasis. The port handles cement, break bulk, container, livestock and Ro-Ro cargo.

Summer zone.

Tripoli (Tarabulus) is situated in W Libya, and is the capital and principal port of the country.

Max LOA 183.87m, beam 30m, draught 8m, 33716DWT.

The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth lies approx 1.75nm N of Tarabulus Light (32°54.2'N 013°10.6'E), the holding ground is reported to be good.

Approach and entry: The port is approached through compulsory designated Approach Reporting Points, shown on the chart, and entered at Caliuscia Bank, through dredged channels and between breakwaters, on the alignment of leading lights. For details of Approach Reporting Points see General Marine Information in country information. Outer approaches: Vessels approaching Tripoli must keep clear of the Entry Prohibited Areas, as shown on the chart, and pass through one of the Approach Reporting Points before proceeding to the pilot boarding position (32°56.3'N 013°13.4'E). Approach Leading Lights: Front light (red and white triangle point up) (32°54.4'N 013°13.7'E) Rear light (red and white triangle point down) (130m from front light). From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position the alignment (175°) of these lights leads S for 1nm through a channel, dredged to a depth of 11.5m over a width of 150m, across Caliuscia Bank, passing (with position from the front light): E of No 1 Light Beacon (green, single pile beacon, pivoted at base) (1.75nm N), and: W of No 2 Light Beacon (red, single pile beacon, pivoted at base) (1.75nm N), then: W of a dangerous wreck (1.5nm N) on the detached part of Caliuscia Bank, then: E of E edge of Caliuscia Bank (1.25nm NNW), marked by No 3 Lightbuoy (starboard hand). In strong N winds the sea breaks on the bank. Then from a position 0.15nm NW of No 4 Light Beacon (1.0nm N) alter course onto the following leading line: Entry Leading Lights: Front light (column) (32°53.7'N 013°10.9'E) Rear light (mast on building) (300m from front light). The alignment (233°) of these lights leads 1.75nm SW in the channel through to the inner harbour, passing between the heads of NE Breakwater and NW Breakwater, 150m wide into the outer harbour, and between the heads of the moles to the inner harbour.

BA 455. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1026.

Compulsory and available 0600-1800hrs. Pilot boards 0.5nm N of the harbour entrance. The pilot boat is a grey launch with a yellow funnel.

N'ly winds sometimes raise the level of the water by as much as 0.9m. During Feb and Mar the mean level may fall 0.5m below normal. Currents: Off the port the current is usually ESE going at a rate of about 0.5kt, but occasionally, during NE winds which predominate in summer, a WNW going current is experienced. A surface current flowing across, or through, the harbour entrance is associated with the occurrence of the Marrobbio; this current may be very strong, rates of more than 3kts having been observed, and it causes eddies and tide rips near the harbour entrance. It does not flow in one direction for more than 20 or 30 minutes, and then may flow strongly in the opposite direction. The oscillations in tidal level, and the associated tidal streams, gradually diminish.

There are 7 tugs up to 4,500hp available.

Prevailing winds: N'ly. Mist or haze is common, the latter especially with winds between E and S, therefore the coast should be approached with caution. Strong NW winds raise a heavy sea in the harbour entrance. The harbour should not be entered in bad weather.

TARABULUS (TRIPOLI) 32°55'N 13°13'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LY TIP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

ARBULUS 32°55.05'N 13°12.95'E (TRIPOLI) UNCTAD LOCODE: LY TIP ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/19 Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority, (RSDRA2019000002215), 4/19

VHF: Ch 08, 10, 12 and 16.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 12 hours prior to arrival.