Port of Mersa Tobruq (LYTOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mersa Tobruq (UN/LOCODE LYTOB) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.0833° N, 23.9833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mersa Tobruq
Where is Port of Mersa Tobruq located?
Port of Mersa Tobruq is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.0833° N, 23.9833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Tobruq?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mersa Tobruq is LYTOB — country code LY, location code TOB.
How deep is Port of Mersa Tobruq?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mersa Tobruq has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Mersa Tobruq require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mersa Tobruq.
What type of harbor is Port of Mersa Tobruq?
Port of Mersa Tobruq is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mersa Tobruq have?
Port of Mersa Tobruq is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mersa Tobruq are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →