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Libyan Ports
Information
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AL Khoms
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AL Khoms
| PORT
DESCRIPTION |
| Location: |
Homs (Khoms) is situated
on the coast of Libya, 250km from the Tunisian border |
| General overview: |
Homs is now considered
as a direct delivery port and is available for the handling
of cars, containers and other cargoes which need not be
stored in closed storage |
| Load Line zone: |
Summer. |
| Max size: |
Max 14,500dwt |
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| PRE
ARRIVAL INFORMATION |
| ETA's: |
ETA is to be sent on
departure from previous port and also 24 hours prior to
arrival. The port can accept diverted vessels with an hours
notice. |
| Communications: |
Radio: VHF:
Communication with Port Authority on Ch 16 and with the
pilot station on Ch 08, 10 and 12. |
| Customs and immigration: |
Libyan customs and
immigration officials will board the vessel as soon as
possible, after arrival, to give inward clearance and
pratique services. Libyan Government Regulations are
strictly enforced. |
| Customs will require the
following: |
1-Document Copies
- Crew List
2-Crew Personal Effects Declaration (including cigarettes,
etc)
3-Stores List
4-Passenger List
Crew Lists and Crew Personal Effects Declaration must be on
the approved Libyan Government documents. Vessels are
advised on their initial visit to the terminal to obtain
sufficient forms for future visits. |
| Flags: |
During loading or
unloading the international code flag "B" shall be
displayed in accordance with the International Code Signal
agreement. |
| Notices of readiness: |
NOR is tendered once
berthed alongside. |
| General notices &
regulations: |
All related Libyan
regulations must be met for the port of Homs. For more
detailed information ship's owners may contact any Libyan
marine agent. |
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| NAVIGATION |
| Port limits |
The port water area is
limited by the following co-ordinates:
1- 32°41'N 014°25'E
2- 32°39'N 014°13'E
3- 32°39'N 014°18'E
4- 32°41'N 014°18'E |
| Sea buoys, fairways and
channels: |
The least depth is 13m
in the channel. |
| Pilot: |
Compulsory. |
| Anchorages: |
Limited by the
following:
1. Lat 32°41'N and Lat 32°42'N
2. Long 014°17'E and Long 014°18'E.
Anchorage is obtainable in a depth of 10m, rock, with Ra's
al Wazif light bearing 272° at a distance of 880m.
The anchorage area is a part of the water port area.
All vessels must anchor as instructed by the Port Authority
and must not shift berth except on the instruction of the
Port Authority. |
| Dock density: |
1025. |
| Weather: |
Prevailing wind: NW'ly
in winter and E'ly-S'ly in summer. |
| Principal navigation
aids: |
As follows:
A new lighthouse F1(3) 18s 75m 24M at approx 32°41'N and
014°13'E.
The old lighthouse F1 3s 26m 12M.
An approaching Racon (3cm and 10cm) F1(4)RW 15s, (39°41'N 014°18'E).
Charts: BA 3353. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Traffic schemes: There are no traffic schemes adopted
as the port channel is controlled by the port radio. |
| Tugs: |
available. |
| Coast guard: |
The port waters
are covered by the Libyan Coast Guard. |
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| BERTHS
AND CARGO |
| Names/Nos: |
| Quay
Number |
Lenght(m) |
Depth(m) |
| 12 |
390 |
8.0 |
| 13 |
200 |
10.0 |
| 14 and 15 |
530 |
10.0 |
| 16 and 17 |
500 |
10.0 |
| 18 |
340 |
10.0 |
| 19 |
150 |
12.0 |
| 20 |
75 |
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| cargo/Bulk
berths: |
Wharf
operated by Homs power station reaches 1,500m NNE from
coast. Pierhead depth of 16m has mooring dolphins on both
sides with two mooring buoys 274m from the berth. |
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Small harbour
protected from NE winds. |
| facilities: |
Cargo
is to be worked using ships gear. |
| Barges: |
There
are no barges available. |
| Ballast/slop
reception: |
There
is no ballast or slop reception. |
|
| GENERAL |
| Repairs: |
Small repairs can be
provided. |
| Bunkers/water/stores:
Fresh water: |
Available with advance
notice. |
| Bunkering: |
Available with advance
notice. |
| Medical facilities: |
Available in Homs |
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Transport: |
Nearest airport:
Tripoli. |
| Consuls: |
Available in Tripoli,
100km. |
| Public holidays: |
Sep 1. |
| Working hours: |
Normally 0700-2300hrs. |
| Developments: |
The future plan is to
cover all storage facilities. Closed storage is now under
construction. |
| Surveyors: |
Can be provided |
| Recreation: |
There are many
recreational activities available. |
| Garbage: |
Garbage disposal is
available by arrangement with the ship's agent. |
| Officials and visitors: |
Visitors are permitted
by arrangement with the Port Authority. |
| Fumigation: |
Available. |
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