Coastal navigation should be avoided to the extent possible
The Republic of Liberia has issued Marine Security Advisory to heighten awareness onboard ships making calls into ports and or anchorages in the State of Libya. Coastal navigation should be avoided to the extent possible.
Trading to Libya should proceed with all due caution and ensure that any planned voyage does not take the vessel into any area, or engage in any activity that would expose her to the risk of being confronted with force, or being accused of breaking Libyan laws and regulations.
UN Security Council Resolution 2146 authorizes the UN Sanctions Committee to impose certain measures on vessels attempting to illicitly export crude oil from Libya. This resolution imposes several restrictions regarding loading, transporting, or discharging crude oil from Libya which may include the possible denial of port entry.
Any vessel calling Libya must do so in accordance with Libyan regulations and permits; this could include submitting to requests for cargo checks. It is further recommended to limit deck-work when operating vessels inside of 15 NM of the State of Libya’s coastline and to schedule arrivals to ports and anchorages during day-time hours only. |
Operators and Masters should complete a Risk Assessment prior to arriving at points in or near the State of Libya, taking into account that all cargo related documents are readily available and that proper arrival notification is provided to and acknowledged by the local Authorities.
Operators and Masters are suggested to liaise closely with local port agents and P&I correspondents for the latest information on facility conditions and temporary port closures.
Vessels transiting through the eastern Mediterranean should remain well clear of Libyan waters and Coastal navigation should be avoided to the extent possible.
Further details may be found by reading relevant Marine Security Advisory
Source: LISCR