Port of Az Zawiya (LYZAW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Az Zawiya (UN/LOCODE LYZAW) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.8000° N, 12.7167° E. The port reports 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Az Zawiya
Where is Port of Az Zawiya located?
Port of Az Zawiya is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.8000° N, 12.7167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Az Zawiya?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Az Zawiya is LYZAW — country code LY, location code ZAW.
How deep is Port of Az Zawiya?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Az Zawiya has an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Az Zawiya require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Az Zawiya.
What type of harbor is Port of Az Zawiya?
Port of Az Zawiya is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Az Zawiya have?
Port of Az Zawiya is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Az Zawiya are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45335), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →