Port of Misratah (LYMIS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Misratah (UN/LOCODE LYMIS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 32.3667° N, 15.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Libya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Misratah
Where is Port of Misratah located?
Port of Misratah is a seaport located in Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 32.3667° N, 15.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Misratah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Misratah is LYMIS — country code LY, location code MIS.
How deep is Port of Misratah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Misratah has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Misratah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Misratah.
What type of harbor is Port of Misratah?
Port of Misratah is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Misratah have?
Port of Misratah is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Misratah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #45320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →