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Ras LanufLY RLA
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UNLOCODELY RLA
CountryLibya
Water BodyGulf of Sidra; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth15.5 m
Lat30.5167
Lng18.5667
Classificationenergy_202606
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About This Seaport
Around 220,000 barrels per day flow through the refinery behind Ras Lanuf, Libya's largest, making this Gulf of Sirte terminal a cornerstone of the country's oil exports since 1964. The complex is run by a subsidiary of the state National Oil Corporation and fed by crude pipelines from the Amal, Messla and Defa fields. Tankers load crude and refined products at offshore single-buoy moorings in deep water; there is no container or general-cargo capability here. Years of civil-conflict force majeure and attacks that damaged storage tanks mean throughput and tankage have fluctuated, so schedule and capacity should be confirmed before fixing. Hinterland links are pipeline-based rather than road or rail freight corridors. For boxes, breakbulk and customs clearance, Misurata or Benghazi are the practical alternatives, while neighbouring Es Sider handles comparable crude exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Lanuf?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Ras Lanuf is LY RLA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Ras Lanuf located?▼
The port of Ras Lanuf is located in Libya (Gulf of Sidra; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Ras Lanuf?▼
Ras Lanuf is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Ras Lanuf?▼
The channel depth of Ras Lanuf is 15.5 meters.
Location & Weather
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30.51667, 18.56667
Channel depth: 15.5 m
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