Tobruk (LYTOB)

The port handles mainly general cargo and crude oil. The oil terminal of Marsa al Hariga has two jetties on the S shore of the bay (See separate entry).

Summer.

Tobruk is situated in E Libya, near the Egyptian border.

MAX draught 8.3m.

The outer anchorage area is for vessels awaiting a berth. It lies between the parallels of 32°03.7'N and 32°05.5'N, and between the meridians of 024°02'E and 024°03'E. The anchorage has depths of about 14.6 to 23.8m, bottom sand and weed. The inner anchorage is at the bottom of Mina Tubruq and is sandy with patches of weed. This makes anchors liable to drag. The anchorage area W of a line joining Tobruk Point and Minqar al Hariqah (1nm SW) is clear of obstructions, but debris projecting up to 0.6m from the bottom still exists in places. The best anchorage for large vessels is 0.9nm WSW of Tobruk Point, in a depth of approximately 15.0m, sand and weed, fairly good holding ground, but with strong E winds a heavy swell is experienced. Small vessels anchor nearer the head of the harbour. All vessels must anchor as instructed by the port authority, and must not shift berth except on the instruction of the port authority.

Approach and Entry: The port is approached through the Approach Reporting Point, shown on the chart, and entered between Punta Tobruch and the E entrance point of Marsa Umm esc-Sciausc, an inlet 1.25nm SSE. Leading lights and leading beacons aid entry. For details of Approach Reporting Points see General Marine Information in country information. Caution: The leading beacons may be difficult to distinguish; a small stone hut painted black and white in chequers, but not conspicuous, stands at an elevation of 82m, 0.7nm SW of the Front Beacon, in line with which it bears 225°.

BA3657, 3401. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory. The pilot boards at the Outer Lightbuoy, 1nm SE of Punta Tobruch Light (32°04.4'N 024°01.2'E).

Mina Tubruq Light (metal framework tower on a black and white chequered building) (32°05.3'N 023°59.4'E). Punta Tobruk Light (white pyramid, black diagonal stripes, 5.0m in height) (32° 04.4'N 024°00.6'E).

An area surrounding the oil terminal, shown on the chart, extending 0.2nm offshore for a distance of 1.25nm, is restricted; no craft is allowed within it without the permission of the oil company.

Range 0.3m.

There are 5 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: The inlet is spacious and well sheltered from all winds except from E, which may raise a fairly heavy sea, the effect of which lessens towards the head of the harbour. A considerable sea is also experienced on the S side of the harbour during strong N and NE winds.

MN UBRUQ, INCLUDING MARSA-EL-HARIGA 32°04.38'N 23°58.84'E (Mersa Tтbruch) UNCTAD LOCODE: LY TOB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Via Tobruk Radio (callsign "5AL"). VHF: Ch 16; 09, 12 and 19 throughout 24 hours.

Should be sent at least 72 hours in advance.