Ports Directory
Guide to Libyan Ports and Marine Terminals
The Guide to Libyan Ports and Marine Terminals represents an indicative reference aimed at facilitating access to basic information related to ports and marine terminals in Libya, supporting commercial and operational activities linked to the maritime transport and logistics sector.
This guide comes within the efforts of Orca Shipping Agency to provide organized information that helps clients, partners, and those interested in the maritime sector to identify Libyan ports, their locations, and the nature of their services, enhancing planning efficiency and smooth coordination for maritime and commercial operations.
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Libyan Ports & Marine Terminals Guide
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Port / Terminal UN/LOCODE Geographical Location Approx. Draft Main Activity Verification Note Abu Kammash LYKAM 33°05′ N, 11°49′ E 7.5 m Petrochemical Products LOA, Beam, and DWT data were not specified in the publicly reviewed source. Zuwara LYZUA 32°55′ N, 12°07′ E 4.5 m General Cargo; Petrochemicals Limited-draft port; berth acceptance must be confirmed prior to arrival. Mellitah LYMLT 32°53′ N, 12°15′ E 15 m LPG; Petrochemicals Terminal inspection and acceptance requirements must be fulfilled. Zawiya Oil Terminal LYZAW 32°48′ N, 12°42′ E 20 m Crude Oil; Petroleum Products Oil terminal restrictions apply; terminal approval is required. Bouri Offshore Terminal LYBOU 33°54′ N, 12°39′ E 25 m Crude Oil Offshore terminal; specific terminal and operational acceptance is required. Tripoli LYTIP 32°54′ N, 13°10′ E 9.5 m (another public source: 12 m) General Cargo; Containers; Bulk Cargo; Passengers Published data varies; confirmation is required according to the assigned berth. Khoms LYKHO 32°41′ N, 14°15′ E 10.5 m (another public source: 12 m) General Cargo; Containers Assigned berth, LOA, Beam, and Under Keel Clearance (UKC) must be confirmed. Misrata / Qasr Ahmed LYMRA 32°13′ N, 15°03′ E 10.5 m for general berths; 14.5 m for HBI berth General Cargo; Containers; Bulk Cargo; Passengers Specialized berth data must not be applied to general-purpose berths. Es Sider Oil Terminal LYESI 30°38′ N, 18°22′ E 18 m Crude Oil Terminal nomination and current operational status must be verified. Ras Lanuf Oil Terminal LYRLA 30°31′ N, 18°35′ E 22 m Crude Oil; Petroleum Products Terminal inspection requirements and berth/mooring limitations apply. Ras Lanuf Port / RASCO LYREH 30°32′ N, 18°35′ E 13 m Oil; Petrochemicals Port limits should not be confused with the oil terminal limits. Marsa El Brega Not consistent across available sources 30°26′ N, 19°33′ E 17 m General Cargo; Crude Oil; Petroleum & Petrochemical Products Specific berth, cargo section, and operator requirements must be confirmed. Zueitina Oil Terminal Code inconsistent in public sources 30°50′ N, 20°00′ E 17 m Crude Oil; Gas Current UN/LOCODE and terminal data must be verified. Benghazi LYBEN 32°07′ N, 20°03′ E 8.53–10.5 m according to reviewed sources General Cargo; Containers; Bulk Cargo; Tankers; Ro-Ro Some sources state an LOA of 167.6 m, while another states 221 m and 50,000 DWT; confirmation is required according to the assigned berth. Derna LYDNF 32°25′ N, 22°42′ E 9 m General Cargo; Containers Current operational status and berth condition must be verified. Tobruk LYTOB 32°04′ N, 24°00′ E 8–8.5 m General Cargo; Containers Berth availability and current navigational restrictions must be confirmed. Marsa El Hariga Oil Terminal LYMHR 32°04′ N, 24°00′ E 17 m Crude Oil; Petroleum Products Terminal approval and current loading schedule must be verified.
