Libya

Port of Banghazi (LY BEN)

UN/LOCODE
LY BEN
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
12.5 m
Nearest city
Banghāzī
Body of water
Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
No
Libya
Port of Banghazi, Libya © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Also known as
Bengasi
Coordinates
32.1167, 20.0500 (32°07′N 20°03′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Good
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
23.2 m
Cargo pier depth
6.4 m
Oil terminal depth
6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Small Marine railway (slipway): Small Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage Container Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
67.87
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 67.87

Located in Libya, the port of Banghazi serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Banghazi has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Banghazi work with a channel depth of 12.5 m. Banghāzī is the nearest city to Banghazi, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Banghazi located?
Banghazi is a seaport in Libya, near Banghāzī.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Banghazi?
The UN/LOCODE for Banghazi is LY BEN.
What is the channel depth at Banghazi?
The channel depth at Banghazi is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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