Libya

Port of Banghazi (LY BEN)

Libya
Also known as: Bengasi
Port of Banghazi, Libya © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE LY BEN
Coordinates 32.1167, 20.0500 (32°07′N 20°03′E)
Nearest city Banghāzī
Body of water Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 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
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
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
  • 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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