38 Sector 3. Coasts of Israel, Lebanon, and Syria3.21 A prominent minaret stands on the NW side of the town, and aconspicuous military camp is situated on the N side of the town.3.21 A prominent tank farm backs the oil terminal; a radiobeaconis situated in its vicinity. A conspicuous signal station standson the shore in the N part of the terminal.3.21 An outer lighted buoy is moored about 2 miles NW of thetown and SSW of the offshore berths.3.21 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots and mooring masterscan be contacted on VHF channel 16 and board about 1.3 milesNW of Markab Lighted Buoy. Vessels must send an ETA toBaniyas (YKM5) 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. Anapproach channel, 3 miles wide, leads E to the port and may bestbe seen on the chart.3.21 Anchorage.—Vessels awaiting a berth are advised to anchor, indepths of 14 to 18m, about 1.7 miles NW of the town and S of theoffshore berths. The bottom is rock, coral, and sand.3.21 Caution.—Due to excessive depths, vessels are not advisedto anchor seaward of the offshore berths.Baniyas to Al Ladhiqiyah3.22 Ras Baldat al Malik (35˚16'N., 35˚55'E.) is locatedat the S side of the entrance to Nahr Sinn, close N of the oilterminal at Baniyas. A group of rocks and shoals extends up to0.8 mile seaward in this vicinity and is marked by a lightedbuoy.3.22 Jablah (35˚22'N., 35˚55'E.), a town surrounded by gardens,is situated 6 miles N of Ras Baldat al Malik and is fronted by asmall craft harbor. A prominent mosque, with three domes anda minaret, stands on the N side of this town.3.22 Tall Sukas, a hill, stands on the coast 3.2 miles S of the town.It is 40m high and conspicuous from seaward.3.22 Ras Ziyarah (35˚31'N., 35˚46'E.), a rocky promontory,forms the S side of the approach to Al Ladhiqiyah. A light isshown from a structure standing on the S extremity of thispromontory. A prominent stranded wreck is reported (1983) tolie about 0.2 mile SW of the light.Al Ladhiqiyah (Latakia) (35˚32'N., 35˚47'E.)World Port Index No. 450103.23 Al Ladhiqiyah is situated on the Ras Ziyarahpromontory. The harbor fronts the N side of the town and isprotected from the W by a breakwater.3.23 Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the SW,but gales from the NE have been experienced with winds attainingspeeds of 55 knots at times. During winter storms (Novemberthrough March), heavy seas and rain are frequent and may last for2 or 3 days. At such times, the port may become inaccessible andcargo operations at the roadstead are halted.3.23 Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is small, being only 0.6mat springs.3.23 Currents at the harbor entrance are reported to be weak.3.23 Depths—Limitations.—The main commercial facilities inthe inner part of the harbor include Khahaleh Quay, 600m long,with a depth of 9.5m alongside; Silo Quay, 185m long, with adepth of 8.5m alongside; and Passenger Quay, 260m long, withdepths of 7 to 9.5m alongside. In addition, there is also 700mof berthing space with depths of 2.5 to 7m alongside.3.23 The new facilities at the outer part of the harbor include2,150m of total quayage, with depth of 7 to 13.3m alongside.Vessels up to 123,400 dwt, 260m in length, and 13m draft canbe accommodated.3.23 An offshore oil berth, consisting of several mooring buoys, issituated in the outer part of the harbor. It lies in a depth of12.2m and is connected to the shore by a submarine pipeline.3.23 Aspect.—A large and prominent tank farm is situated at theN end of the town. A prominent cathedral, with two belfries,stands 0.8 miles NE of the root of the breakwater. A conspicuoussilo, 65m high, stands in the vicinity of the root of thebreakwater.3.23 A main light is reported (1994) to be shown from a structurestanding in the SE part of the harbor, 0.5 mile NNE of the rootof the breakwater.3.23 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 1,000tons and for all vessels during inclement weather. Pilots andmooring masters can be contacted on VHF channels 12, 14,and 16 and board about 1.5 miles WSW of the head of thebreakwater.3.23 An approach route channel, 2 miles wide, leads E to the portand may best be seen on the chart.3.23 Anchorage.—A designated Anchoring/Waiting Area, withdepths of 18 to 22m, is best seen on the chart.3.23 Caution.—Dangerous wrecks lie about 1.4 miles W and 1.6miles WSW of the head of the breakwater.Al Ladhiqiyah to Ras Al Basit3.24 Ras Ibn Hani (35˚35'N., 35˚43'E.), the NW extremityof a low peninsula, is surmounted by the remains of a temple.When viewed from a distance to the S, this peninsula appearsas a chain of rocky islets. A main light is shown from a prominentstructure standing on the point.3.24 Several small and shallow bays lie in the vicinity of thepeninsula and are obstructed by reefs.3.24 Minet El Beida (35˚37'N., 35˚46'E.), a small harbor, lies onthe SW side of a bay and is protected by a breakwater. It provides475m of berthing space with depths of less than 5.5malongside.3.24 Ras al Fasuri (35˚40'N., 35˚46'E.), a conspicuous promontory,consists of steep-to bold cliffs. A light is shown from astructure standing on the point. Considerable deep depths lieclose off this point.3.24 Borj Islam Terminal (35˚41'N., 35˚47'E.), an LPG loadingberth, lies close NE of Ras al Fasuri. A conspicuous cementfactory, with a prominent chimney, stands near the terminal.LPG carriers and tankers, up to 5,000 tons, berth close inshorewith anchors down ahead and their sterns secured by lines tothe shore. Local pilots are provided from Al Ladhiqiyah.3.24 Ras al Basit (35˚52'N., 35˚48'E.), a projecting low headland, issurmounted by a flat-topped limestone hill, 50m high. A mainlight is shown from a tower, 12m high, standing on the point.3.24 A prominent point, surmounted by the ruins of a tower, islocated 1 mile S of the light.3.24 The coastal boundary between Syria and Turkey lies in thevicinity of Kassab Bay, about 7 miles NE of Ras al Basit.Pub. 132
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