Port of As Sidr (LYESI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of As Sidr (UN/LOCODE LYESI) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra. It sits at 30.6333° N, 18.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Sidra; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of As Sidr
Where is Port of As Sidr located?
Port of As Sidr is a seaport located in Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra. Its coordinates are 30.6333° N, 18.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of As Sidr?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of As Sidr is LYESI — country code LY, location code ESI.
How deep is Port of As Sidr?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of As Sidr has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of As Sidr require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of As Sidr.
What type of harbor is Port of As Sidr?
Port of As Sidr is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of As Sidr have?
Port of As Sidr is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of As Sidr are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45297), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →