Port of Al Burayqah (LYMBR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Al Burayqah (UN/LOCODE LYMBR) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra. It sits at 30.4167° N, 19.6000° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Libya
UN/LOCODE
LYMBR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
30.4167° N, 19.6000° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Sidra; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Libya

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterNo / No
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
35 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Al Burayqah

Where is Port of Al Burayqah located?

Port of Al Burayqah is a seaport located in Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra. Its coordinates are 30.4167° N, 19.6000° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Burayqah?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Al Burayqah is LYMBR — country code LY, location code MBR.

How deep is Port of Al Burayqah?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Al Burayqah has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Al Burayqah require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Al Burayqah.

What type of harbor is Port of Al Burayqah?

Port of Al Burayqah is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Al Burayqah have?

Port of Al Burayqah is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Al Burayqah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45295), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →