Port Descreption: Location: Ras Lanuf is a point on the N Coast of Africa in the Gulf of Sidrah or Sirte.
General overview:
Ras Lanuf is an offshore oil export terminal in the Gulf of Sidra,
consisting of 2 2 SPMs. Plans are being finalized for its development into a major port.
Traffic figures: Approx 300 vessels are handled annually.
Load Line zone: Summer.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: Approx 255,000dwt.
PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA should be sent to Veba Oil Operations via telex: 20260LY or 20892LY, 72 hours, 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours prior to arrival or at any time a change of one hour in original ETA occurs. Vessel should contact Ras Lanuf via VHF ch 16 and advise exact ETA, 4 hours prior to arrival. All messages should specify whether ETA is given in GMT or local time. Libyan time is GMT +2 hours and GMT +1 hour during the summer.
The last discharge certificate covering the last Libyan cargo is on board, properly completed and whether this cargo was discharged at the port indicated on the discharge certificate.
The 12 hour message should include definite indications as to whether or not vessel is ready to load.
VHF: The Terminal Oil Movements Control Centre keeps continuous watch on VHF ch 16, ch 14 and 11. Vessels approaching the terminal should make contact on VHF ch 16, 3-4 hours prior to arrival. Upon contact the vessel will be requested to switch to VHF ch 14. This channel will also be used by Terminal Marine Section for internal use and tanker mooring control.
VHF ch 11 is reserved for communications between ships in mooring and Terminal Oil Movements Control Centre and should only be used for general purposes after
NAVIGATION:
Pilot: Compulsory, pilot is provided by the oil company who remains with the vessel during the whole port turn-around.
Mooring Masters will meet ships in vicinity of the sea buoy, if under way, or suggested anchorage area if at anchor.
Anchorages: The anchorage area is 0.5nm radius centered on position Lat 30°33.9’N, Long 018° 36.3’E.
Tidal range and flow: Tides are minimal, the largest observed in recent years being approx 45cm but more commonly 25cm. Currents are not predictable but appear to be greatly
influenced by wind direction. Currents vary in strength from 1-3kn and persist for 12 to 24 hours after the wind ceases.
Dock density: 1027.
Weather: Prevailing winds: NW’ly to NE’ly.
Local winds known as "ghiblis" of up to 45kn from SE to SW are frequent throughout much of the year. Visibility is reduced on these occasions by sand haze.
Winds of up to 70kn have been recorded in the vicinity of the terminal in recent years. Winds in the area are generally unpredictable in direction or force and precautions are necessary to avoid difficulties.
GENERAL:
Repairs: Not available.
Bunkering: Available at the new port.
Medical facilities: Emergency facilities available.
ADDRESSES:
Port Authority
Harouge Oil Operations
PO Box 690
Tripoli-Libya
Tel: +218 21 333 0081
Fax: +218 21 333 0081
Telex: 20260 LY
