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Port of El Choms

LYELK🇱🇾Libya

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About Port of El Choms

El Choms is a Libyan port on the Mediterranean Sea. It functions as a quay with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45323 →
GeoNames ID
11822578 →
Wikidata
Q20423430 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LYELK
Country
🇱🇾Libya
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
32.6500°
Longitude
14.2667°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of El Choms?

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The approach to El Choms is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Al Khoms Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Zlitan (17.8 NM ESE), Ra'S Al Hallab (25.2 NM WNW), Ra'S Tajura (46.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of El Choms?

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The Port of El Choms 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 El Choms?

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You can track vessels near El Choms (LYELK) 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 LYELK on the live map.

Where is the Port of El Choms?

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The Port of El Choms is a port in LY. Its UN/LOCODE is LYELK — 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 LYELK 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 El Choms?

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The Port of El Choms 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.