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Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)

LYMEL🇱🇾Libya

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About Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)

Mellitah is a Libyan port primarily serving the offshore oil and gas industry. It handles crude oil and natural gas exports, with facilities supporting offshore platforms and associated vessels. The port is located on the Mediterranean coast of Libya.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
LY-MI
Area
West Mediterranean
Latitude
32.8778°
Longitude
12.2480°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)?

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The approach to Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sabratah Lighthouse at 10 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Marsa Dila (25.7 NM ESE), Farwah (28.9 NM WNW), Tarabulus (46.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)?

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The Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) 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 Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)?

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You can track vessels near Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) (LYMEL) 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 LYMEL on the live map.

Where is the Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)?

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The Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) is a port in LY. Its UN/LOCODE is LYMEL — 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 LYMEL 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 Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed)?

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The Port of Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) 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.