Port of Banghazi (LYBEN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Banghazi (UN/LOCODE LYBEN) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.1167° N, 20.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Banghazi
Where is Port of Banghazi located?
Port of Banghazi is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.1167° N, 20.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Banghazi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Banghazi is LYBEN — country code LY, location code BEN.
How deep is Port of Banghazi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Banghazi has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Banghazi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Banghazi.
What type of harbor is Port of Banghazi?
Port of Banghazi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Banghazi have?
Port of Banghazi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Banghazi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →