North P&I Club has received the following information in relation to Libya’s ports:
Open ports:
- Mellitah
- Zawia
- Tripoli
- Misurata
- Marsa El Brega
- Tobruk
- Al Khoms
- Marsa El Hariga
- Farwah
- Bouri
Closed ports:
- Benghazi
- Derna
- Es Sider
- Ras Lanuf
- Sirte
- Zuetina
The Club advises operators to report their schedules (to local port agents) prior to arrival at any Libyan port, including a declaration of the vessel’s sailing route, whether they are loading or discharging cargo and the type of cargo on board, so that the agents can notify the appropriate authorities. Vessels should avoid navigating in the coastal waters of Benghazi, Derna and Sirte.
As the situation in Libya is extremely volatile, operators should liaise with local ship’s agents and P&I Correspondents for the most up-to-date information prior to calling at Libyan ports.
The above information is correct as of 23 February 2016.
Source: The North of England P&I Club
