Libya's capital Tripoli (locally pronounced T'araboulus) is located on the western shores of Libya, about 170km from the Tunisian border. Tripoli airport is quite large and covers nearly 3sq km. It is protected by 2 breakwaters, the length of which are 2000m and 700m. About 600 vessels visit the port each year.
Operator: Socialist Company For Ports
Port Activities: general cargo, bulk cargo & passengers
Communications: VHF: Ch 06, 10, 12, 16.
Location: Lat: 32:54 N , Long: 13:10 E
Contact: +218 51 627910-15 / 615400 - 623745
Charts: BA 248, 3353.
Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Max draft: 12M
Max size: Max LOA 173.7m.
Dock density: 1026.
Pilot: compulsory: boards 1nm NNE of the harbour entrance.
Anchorage: vessels awaiting a berth: 1.5nm N of Tripoli Light.
Tanker berths: length 152m; max draft 8.38m; offshore berth: about 6nm E of the port.
Tidal range: 0.5m.
Prevailing winds: mist with winds between E and S; strong NW winds.
Services: handling container traffic, 17 tugs (500-2,400hp), repairs available, fresh water, bunkering, medical facilities, storage (75,000m2 of warehousing and 75,000m2 of open storage).
