Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya after the capital Tripoli. It is located on the eastern coast of Libya, east of the the Gulf of Sidra. Max LOA 167.6m and draft 8.53m. Vessels burning fuel oil need to clean bilges prior to arrival.
Operator: Socialist Company For Ports.
Port Activity: bulk cargo, general cargo & containers.
Communications: VHF: Ch 16.
Contact: +218 51 627910-15 / 615400 - 623745.
Location: Lat: 32:07 N, Long: Long: 20:03 E.
Dock density: 1026.
Charts: 3352.
Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Max Draft: 12M
Pilot boards vessels approximately 1nm off the harbour entrance.
Anchorage: according to instructions.
Tidal range: 0.6m.
Benghazi Light: tower, 22m height, SE of Ra's Sidi Khuraybish.
Berths: max LOA 60m, draft 4.3m; containers are worked alongside the general berths; plus 2 berths used by tankers.
Services: tugs, barges, fresh water, bunkers, and medical facilities (in the city).
