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| summary= '''Beirut''' (Arabic: بيروت‎, Bayrūt, About this soundpronunciation (help·info); French: Beyrouth) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. No recent population census has been conducted, but 2007 estimates ranged from slightly more than 1 million to 2.2 million as part of Greater Beirut. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, Beirut is the country's largest and main seaport.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Lebanon. For details ''see [[Lebanon#Entrance|Entrance: Lebanon]]''.
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At 12nm from the coast, yachts should call Oscar Charley on VHF channel 11 and ask them to contact the planned marina asking for a clearance number. Then request permission to enter Lebanese waters.
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As with all yacht movements in Lebanon, Military Operation Control (Oscar Charlie) must be contacted prior to departure or arrival at any port in Lebanon even when already cleared into the country.
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An unreported movement will soon be followed by a visit from a Lebanese Navy patrol boat and endless questions.
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'''Beirut''' is one of the largest commercial ports in the Mediterranean.
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All facilities, fuel berth, restaurants, cafe, clubhouse, swimming pool and leisure facilities.
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: {{email|atclmarina@terra.net.lb}}; Tel: {{phone|961|9|32 020}}; Fax: {{fax|961|9|640 579}}; VHF channel 16
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: Address: Automobile et Touring Club du Liban, Kaslik - Jounieh B.P 115, Lebanon
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Revision as of 20:47, 7 February 2019

WorldWestern AsiaMediterraneanLebanonBeirut
Beirut
Port of Entry
33°54.452'N, 035°31.679'E Chart icon.png
lat=33.90753 | lon=35.52799 | zoom=13 | y

Beirut (Arabic: بيروت‎, Bayrūt, About this soundpronunciation (help·info); French: Beyrouth) is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. No recent population census has been conducted, but 2007 estimates ranged from slightly more than 1 million to 2.2 million as part of Greater Beirut. Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast, Beirut is the country's largest and main seaport.


Charts

See Lebanon.

Weather

See Lebanon.

Passages

See Lebanon.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Entrance

Beirut is a port of entry/exit for Lebanon. For details see Entrance: Lebanon.

At 12nm from the coast, yachts should call Oscar Charley on VHF channel 11 and ask them to contact the planned marina asking for a clearance number. Then request permission to enter Lebanese waters.

Only after receiving permission, should the yacht proceed.

As with all yacht movements in Lebanon, Military Operation Control (Oscar Charlie) must be contacted prior to departure or arrival at any port in Lebanon even when already cleared into the country.

An unreported movement will soon be followed by a visit from a Lebanese Navy patrol boat and endless questions.

Berthing

Beirut is one of the largest commercial ports in the Mediterranean.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Jounieh Yacht Harbour

Jounieh Yacht Harbour/wiki/Beirut#Jounieh_Yacht_Harbour
Marina icon Jounieh Yacht Harbour [[Beirut#Jounieh Yacht Harbour|Jounieh Yacht Harbour]] (ATCL Marina) 33°59.215'N, 035°37.270'E
Port of Entry

Advance notice of arrival required. Helpful and efficient staff who help with formalities. All facilities, fuel berth, restaurants, cafe, clubhouse, swimming pool and leisure facilities. No repair services on site, but advice on local tradesmen available.

[email protected]; Tel: +961 (9) 32 020; Fax: +961 (9) 640 579; VHF channel 16
Address: Automobile et Touring Club du Liban, Kaslik - Jounieh B.P 115, Lebanon

Anchorages

Anchoring anywhere is forbidden.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marina
Electricity In the marina}
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage In the marina
Supplies
Fuel In the marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Beirut#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Beirut#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.dddDD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

  • Restaurant in the marina

Transportation

See Lebanon.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

===Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Lebanon.

Comments

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