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Port of Abu Kammash

LYABK🇱🇾Libya

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About Port of Abu Kammash

Abu Kammash is a Libyan port with compulsory pilotage. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45350 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LYABK
Country
🇱🇾Libya
Time Zone
UTC+2

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
None

Region

Latitude
33.0667°
Longitude
11.8167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Abu Kammash?

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The approach to Abu Kammash is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Farwah Lighthouse at 4.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Sabratah (34.4 NM ESE), Zarzis (43.5 NM NW), Marsa Dila (49.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Abu Kammash?

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The Port of Abu Kammash 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 Abu Kammash?

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You can track vessels near Abu Kammash (LYABK) 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 LYABK on the live map.

Where is the Port of Abu Kammash?

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The Port of Abu Kammash is a port in LY. Its UN/LOCODE is LYABK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE LYABK mean?

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The first two characters, LY, are the ISO country code for LY. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Abu Kammash?

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The Port of Abu Kammash 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.