Port of Tobruk

LYTOB🇱🇾Libya

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About Port of Tobruk

Also known as: Baia di Tobruch, Baia di Tóbruch, Marsa Tobruch, Marsa Tubruq, Marsá Ţubruq, Mersa Tobruk

Tobruk is a port on Libya's Mediterranean coast, situated near the Egyptian border. It serves as an anchorage with a sheltered harbor. The port is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
The Port of Tobruk is a port located at Tobruk, Libya. Opened in 1986, it is located in Eastern Libya near the Egyptian border - about 450 km (280 mi) east of Benghazi. The entrance to the main channel into the port is between Tobruk point and the point of Marsa Ummash Shawush.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
45220 →
GeoNames ID
81299 →
Wikidata
Q3648102 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lpclibya.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LYTOB
Country
🇱🇾Libya
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
32.0736°
Longitude
23.9806°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tobruk?

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The approach to Tobruk is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tubruq Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Tobruk?

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The Port of Tobruk 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 Tobruk?

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You can track vessels near Tobruk (LYTOB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Tobruk?

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The Port of Tobruk is a port in LY. Its UN/LOCODE is LYTOB — 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 LYTOB 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 Tobruk?

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The Port of Tobruk 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.