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Port of Tripoli

LBKYE🇱🇧Lebanon

Port Location

About Port of Tripoli

Tripoli is a seaport on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon. It handles a variety of cargo including bulk, container, and liquid fuels, serving vessel types such as bulk carriers, tankers, and general cargo ships.

Background
The Port of Tripoli is the principal sea port in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, and one of the oldest ports in the Mediterranean.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
34.4687°
Longitude
35.8154°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LBKYE
Country
🇱🇧Lebanon
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11876778 →
Wikidata
Q58230 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portdetripoli.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tripoli?+
The approach to Tripoli is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Burj es-Sabaa (Tower of Lions) Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include Jazirat Ramkin (3.2 NM WNW), Beirut North Mole (36 NM SSW), Beirut (37.1 NM SSW), Beirut North Pier (37.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tripoli?+
The Port of Tripoli is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tripoli?+
You can track vessels near Tripoli (LBKYE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for LBKYE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tripoli?+
The Port of Tripoli operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Tripoli?+
TRIPOLI (UN/Locode: LBKYE), Lebanon is a seaport located at approximately 34.46870° N, 35.81543° E.
Where is the Port of Tripoli located?+
Coordinates: 34.46870° N, 35.81543° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CHEKKA — UN/Locode: LBCHK — 34.31472° N, 35.70995° ESELAATA — UN/Locode: LBSEL — 34.28048° N, 35.65574° EAMCHIT — UN/Locode: LBACT — 34.14000° N, 35.63000° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Tripoli?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Tripoli?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Tripoli?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified.