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Location: 32:25N The port covers an area of about 480,000 m2.
PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION Communications: VHF: Ch 16.
NAVIGATION Pilot: Compulsory. Anchorages: Anchorage is to be found 0.5nm off the N breakwater. The anchorage area for vessels awaiting a berth is within 1.5nm of 32°49.3'N 022°39'E. All vessels must anchor as instructed by the port authority, and must not shift berth except on the instructions of the port authority. Tidal range and flow: Range 0.5m. Dock density: 1025. Weather: Prevailing winds; N'ly. Principal navigation aids: Darnah Light (white tower, black stripes, 12m in height) (32°45N 022°41'E) is exhibited approx 1,75nm SE of the harbour. Charts: 3355. Admiralty Pilot NP49. Restrictions: Entry during daylight only. Tugs: There are 3 tugs up to 2,400hp available.
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GENERAL Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water Available. Medical facilities: There is a hospital available locally. Transport: Nearest airport: Benghazi airport 300km, Public holidays: Mar 8, May 25, Jun 11, Jet 23, Sep I, Oct 7. Variable dates: El Mouled El Nabawi, Aid el Fitr, Aid el Adha & Higri New year. Fridays are weekly port holidays. Working hours: Normally 0800-l200hrs, 1300-1700hrs, Overtime 2000- 2400hrs, 0100-0700hrs, Developments: A new quay 180m in length has recently been completed. Planned developments are the dredging of the port to a depth of 10m, 900m of new quayage, a container terminal, more transit sheds and a refrigerated warehouse.
ADDRESSES Port Authority General Ports & Lights Authority, Derna , Libya . Tel: +218 81 23141 Port Agent Shahat Shipping Co, P0 Box 2973 , Omar Muktar Street , Benghazi , Libya . Tel: +218 61 908 1465, Fax: +218 61 909 2025, Telex: 40076 SHAHAT LY. Contact; Mr Suliman Eminina, Shipping Advisor; Mr A Gargoum,, email: aligargoum@hotmail.com Bu nkerer Bommnflot SA, Goya 59 Piso 2, E-28001 Madrid , Spain . Tel: +34 91 576 8377, Fax: +34 91 431 0991, email: a33ee5I8@gncomtext.com, Telex: 49212. Contact; Mr O Eiper. Bunker Manager; Mr R Voss, Managing Director |
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