LP 55/2016 Libya: Latest Information on Port Closures

The 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

It has been reported that shipments of crude oil have resumed from Marsa el Hariga in eastern Libya after the country’s two rival administrations struck a deal on oil exports.

Members should 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.

The above information is correct as of 1 July 2016.