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Libyan Ports
Information
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Zawia
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Zawia ( Azzawiya ) Port
| PORT
DESCRIPTION |
| Location: |
The port is situated
approx 50km W of Tripoli. Alternatively known as Azzawiya. |
| General overview: |
Traffic figures: Approx
480 vessels visit the port annually.. |
| Load Line zone: |
Summer. |
| Max size: |
Approx 14,000dwt. |
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| PRE
ARRIVAL INFORMATION |
| ETA's: |
Vessel is usually informed
by agents of the point of entry in Libyan waters 48 hours
prior to arrival. |
| Communications: |
VHF: Contact Ch 16
"Azzawiya Control", also Ch 22 and 27. |
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| NAVIGATION |
| Port limits: |
The port limits extend N from the shore
to 32°50.5'N 012°44'E. |
| Anchorages: |
On arrival vessels
are advised to anchor 1.5nm off No 1 berth to await the pilot.
The bottom is reported to be sand over rock. |
| Dock density: |
1025. |
| Weather: |
Prevailing winds:
NW'ly (winter); N, NE and E'ly throughout the rest of the
year. |
| Charts: |
BA 3327, 3353. Admiralty
Pilot NP49. |
| Restrictions: |
Berthing during daylight
only, unberthing nightly only in special cases. |
| Tugs: |
Available. |
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| BERTHS
AND CARGO |
| Names/Nos: |
| Berth |
Vessel
Capacity (t) |
| No1 |
10,000-100,000 |
| No2 |
5,000-40,000 |
| No3 |
15,000-140,000 |
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These berths are 2
x SBM and 1 x CBM.
Tanker berths: Vessels use own boom to lift hoses:
Berth No 1: Boom capacity not less than 7t.
Berth No 2: Boom capacity not less than 5t.
Berth No 3: Boom capacity not less than 10t. |
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| GENERAL |
| Medical facilities: |
Azzawiya Central Hospital. |
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Transport: |
Nearest airport: Tripoli
International. |
| Airport facilities: |
International flights. |
| Working hours: |
Throughout 24 hours. All
year round. |
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