General Description
Location: Tripoli (Tarabulus) is situated in W Libya, and is the capital and principal port of the country. General overview: The harbour covers an area of approx 3.0km2 and is protected by 2 breakwaters, NE of 2,000m and the NW of 700m in length. Increased passenger vessel traffic by Costa Cruises will boost passengers travelling to Tripoli and Benghazi to approx 50,000 per year. Traffic figures: Approx 300 vessels visit the port annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Karamanli Tanker Berth: Max LOA 183m, draught 10.0m. CBM: LOA 195m, draught 10.1m.