Tripoli operational particulars.
A practical reference for owners, operators, charterers and forwarders. Final berth, permissible draft and service requirements are confirmed for each call.
Approach, pilotage and quay information.
The published Tripoli Port guide identifies a 1 nautical mile navigation channel, 237 m width and 16 m depth, with a 450 m turning circle at 16 m depth.
Marine services
- Pilotage is listed as compulsory in the official port guide.
- Towage is listed as compulsory in the published port guide; tug allocation is confirmed for the actual vessel and berth.
- Port guide approach zone: approximately 0.5 nautical mile from the advanced buoys.
- Harbour Master and pilot arrangements are coordinated by the local agent before arrival.
Published quay picture
- The current port website highlights a new berth of about 1,200 m with approximately 15 m depth.
- The published port guide lists a deep-water container / multipurpose area at about 15.2 m.
- Older multipurpose general-cargo and Ro-Ro quays are published in the 8–10 m range.
- Final berth assignment and maximum arrival / sailing draft remain subject to Port Authority approval.
General cargo, dry bulk, containers and Ro-Ro.
Tripoli combines conventional cargo facilities, a container terminal, warehousing, open yards and a large free-zone area.
| Facility | Published capability |
|---|---|
| Mobile cranes | Current OEPT service listing includes cranes across 25–165 ton classes. |
| Dry bulk | Dedicated dry-bulk warehouses, grabs, bulldozers, trucks and storage / packing equipment. |
| Warehousing | 4 dry-bulk warehouses totaling about 11,000 m² plus 10 dry-bulk / timber warehouses totaling about 17,500 m². |
| Yards | Vehicle yards over 10,000 m², container yard about 10,000 m², general-purpose yard about 15,000 m², plus timber yards. |
| Free Zone | 151,750 m² with warehouses and open yards managed by the Port of Tripoli. |
| Container terminal | CMA CGM – Terminal Tripoli is referenced by OEPT in 2026 operational updates; a modern container scanner entered trial operation with Customs and security authorities. |
| Fresh water / power | Ship water outlets and water delivery inside / outside the basins are listed; shore electrical supply is available on request under applicable tariffs. |
What Cedar requests before the call.
Lebanese port regulations require advance notice to the relevant port, pilotage, health and security authorities. Cedar collects the information early so all clearances can be prepared before arrival.
Vessel particulars
- Vessel name, type and flag
- Owner and Master
- LOA, draft and registered tonnage
- ETA and previous / source port
Cargo information
- Cargo description and quantity
- Stowage / distribution in holds
- Dangerous goods declaration when applicable
- Discharge / loading requirements and equipment needs
Crew & clearance
- Crew list and ship certificates as requested
- Health / pratique documentation
- Security and immigration data
- Any crew change, stores, spares or husbandry requirements
Port, Customs and authority coordination.
Regular OEPT working hours are 07:00–15:00. Extended work can be requested around the clock against the applicable overtime / service charges.
Port Authority
Berth planning, port operations and service requests are coordinated with the Office d'Exploitation du Port de Tripoli (OEPT).
Customs & Security
Cedar coordinates the vessel and cargo formalities with Lebanese Customs and the security authorities operating inside the port.
Operations Reporting
Owners / charterers receive berth status, arrival, commencement, cargo progress and departure updates through one Cedar operational contact.
Tripoli official contacts.
For principals, Cedar remains the single local point of contact and handles coordination with these authorities as part of the port call.
| Port of Tripoli / OEPT | +961 6 220180 · info@oept.gov.lb |
| Regular published hours | 07:00–15:00; extended operations on demand |
| Cedar Lebanon | +961 24 556340 · +961 78 800755 · info@cedar-agency.com |
Lebanon Office
Waterfront City, BP1, 3rd Floor, Office 306
Dbayeh, Lebanon
Phone: +961 24 556340
Mobile: +961 78 800755
Agency Enquiries
info@cedar-agency.com
Send vessel particulars, ETA, cargo details and required services. Cedar will confirm the latest berth, draft, pilotage, customs and terminal instructions for the actual call.
Planning a call at Tripoli Port?
Send the vessel and cargo details and Cedar will prepare current operational guidance and a PDA / commercial proposal.