Port of Bayrut (LBBEY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bayrut (UN/LOCODE LBBEY) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Lebanon, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 33.9000° N, 35.5000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18 m, cargo pier depths around 10.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Lebanon
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bayrut
Where is Port of Bayrut located?
Port of Bayrut is a seaport located in Lebanon, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 33.9000° N, 35.5000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayrut?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayrut is LBBEY — country code LB, location code BEY.
How deep is Port of Bayrut?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bayrut has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18 m, cargo pier depths of about 10.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bayrut?
Port of Bayrut reports a maximum draft of 13 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bayrut require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bayrut.
What type of harbor is Port of Bayrut?
Port of Bayrut is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bayrut have?
Port of Bayrut is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bayrut are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45030), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →