 Beirut : Profile
Beirut has long been considered, by virtue of its strategic location, the crossroads between the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe and its inhabitants are a unique blend of the Eastern and Western cultures. Much of the city's infrastructure, destroyed during hostilities in 2006, has now been rebuilt.
Beirut is one of the largest commercial ports in the Mediterranean.
The latest travel advice should be consulted before travel to Lebanon.
Position 33° 54.2'N, 35° 31.1'E.
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.
The ATCL Jounieh marina will very efficently deal with all the necessary paperwork.
LaMarina JK and the Beirut Marina will arrange for an agent (at a cost) to do the same.
Anchoring anywhere is forbidden.
See Lebanon/Clearance for full details.
Last updated February 2011.
Felix Maritime Agency
Naim Saleh Chaoukaatly Bldg, PO Box 11-4236, Al Saifi Beirut, Lebanon
Tel:+961 1 447081/5, Fax:+961 1 447184
info@brainmar.com
Yacht Agent.
There are several marinas here, but really only three available to visiting yachts. Berthing arrangements will need be made in adavance in order for the narina to be able to issue a clearance number for Military Control.
Last updated July 2010.
Beirut Marina
(previously St George's Marina)
Tel:+(961) 1 365065, Fax:+(961) 1 365352
In downtown Beirut (currently in centre of much contruction and, therefore, dust and noise). Expensive berthing charges and use of an agent required, even when coming from another Lebanonese port. Visiting yachts not encouraged.
Updated July 2010
Jounieh Yacht Harbour (ATCL Marina)
Automobile et Touring Club du Liban, Kaslik - Jounieh B.P 115 Lebanon
Tel:+961-9- 932020 /21, Fax:+961-9- 640579 , VHF Channel 16
www.atcl.org.lb/english/yacht_index.asp, atclmarina@terra.net.lb
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.
20km from the city. Safe place to leave the boat.
La Marina Joseph Khoury
Dbayeh, Beirut
Tel:961 441 8826/5591, Fax:961 441 5590
info@lamarinajk.com
Opening Hours: 0900-1800(office) daily
Full service, modern marina with restaurant, cafe and bar. Huge swimming pool and medical facilities on site. Close to downtown Beirut and 10km from the international airport. Expensive and aimed for the superyacht market.
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