Ashkelon (ILAKL)

Due to political unrest, most of the berth are close except for Berth No 04. The port facilities consist of three multi buoy (MBM) berths for discharging clean products, loading and discharging fuel oils and discharging LPG. There are two mono buoys (SBM) used for discharging and loading crude oil tankers, the oil originating from overland pipelines from Eilat and the Red Sea. In addition there is a coal jetty for discharging coal vessels. The terminal is operated by the Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company and lies within a prohibited area.

Summer.

Ashkelon oil terminal is situated approx 2nm SSW of the town of Ashkelon and 10nm SSW of Ashdod.

Harbour: LOA 292m, draught 18.0m, beam 47m, 200,000DWT. Off shore: LOA 340m, draught 22.0m, beam 50m, 300,000DWT,

Anchorage may be obtained in the following positions: ..... Latitude Longitude 31°40.63'N 034°29.44'E 31°40.05'N 034°28.98'E 31°39.48'N 034°28.50'E. Recommended anchorage for coal carriers: 31°38.90'N 034°28.09'E

A recommended route begins 45nm WNW of Ashdod, the track leads ESE to a position 10nm WNW of Ashdod. The track then leads 13nm S to the pilot boarding station off Ashkelon. The coal jetty, which extending 1.25nm offshore from a position 0.5nm S of the boat harbour, has a light at its seaward end.

BA 1591, 2634, 8091. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

Coastguard service is provided by the Israeli Navy.

1025-1027.

..... 1. Mooring during daylight only 2. Unmooring throughout 24 hours at SPM, at multi buoy berths during daylight hours only 3. Berthing according to arrival sequence or berth availability. Vessel at anchor, awaiting berth to listen on VHF Ch 13. Berthing requirements: Berths No 1 and 2: Two anchors fore and three ropes to buoys aft. Shore wires from two beam mooring buoys, one each side require empty winch drums to take up wires. 2 x 12in flexible hoses connected to port midships manifold, max loading discharge rate 6,000mі/hr. Berths No 3 and 4: One Samson nystron 18in x 70m braid rope, with 10m chafe chain of 76mm stud diameter. One 20in x 230m floating hose string, divided into 1 x 12in (F) and 1 x 16in (A) with camlock 150 ASA couplings connected to port side manifold. Max 10 bar back pressure permitted. LPG Berth: Two anchors ford and four buoys aft. 1 x 8in with 300 ASA Camlock connection from flexible hose connected to port side manifold. Max 12 bar back pressure permitted. Coal Jetty: 8 berthing dolphins with quick release mooring hooks and capstans. There are also a further 9 mooring dolphins. Eight 4.3m x 2.7m cylindrical rubber fenders, one on each breasting dolphin. Two 55t tugs and a mooring boat used for berthing. Discharge rates 2 x 1,800tph gantry grab cranes, 1 x 5,000tph conveyor.

Pilotage, provided by Ashdod, is compulsory within the limits of the oil terminal. Upon arriving within VHF range from Ashkelon, the master should contact the terminal, callsign "Delek" on VHF Ch 13 for instructions, namely whether the vessel is to be berthed on arrival or has to proceed to anchorage.

The port limits are encompassed by a line joining the following positions: ..... Latitude Longitude 31°38.9'N 034°31.9'E 31°39.8'N 034°31.4'E 31°40.5'N 034°31.4'E 31°41.3'N 034°30.2'E 31°37.4'N 034°27.1'E 31°36.8'N 034°28.1'E 31°37.1'N 034°30.5'E

..... 1. Ashkelon Lighthouse (Gp Fl(2)10s) 31°38.17'N 034°32.47'E 2. New Power Station funnel, height, 250m (Fl W) 31°37.8'N 034°31.3'E 3. Transmitting tower (Fl R) 31°37.9'N 034°31.6'E

Draught: Vessel arriving or departing to/from the port of Ashkelon must meet the MARPOL annex 1, Regulation 13(2) a, b, c, namely: ..... a. Dm = 2.0 + 0.02 x L b. Trim less than 0.015 x L c. Propeller fully immersed Dm = draught amidship L = length overall Berthing takes place during daylight hours only. Un-berthing can be carried out at the SPM 24 hours a day, whilst at the multi - buoy berth can be carried out during day light.

Range 0.4m.

Ships Reporting System: ..... 1. All vessels bound for Israeli ports must report to the Israeli Ministry of Transport (IMOT) through Hefa (Haifa) Radio (4XO) when 100nm off the Israeli coast (50nm for small craft) Hefa (Haifa) Radio should again be contracted when the vessel passes 50nm off the coast. The report should state the following information: a. Vessel's name b. Callsign c. Flag and port of registry d. IMO number e. MMSI f. Year of build g. DWT h. Ship's type and cargo onboard i. Number of crew and passengers j. Agent's name k. Last and previous port, date of departure l. Port of Destination m. Position, Course and Speed n. ETA 2. All vessels approaching the Israeli coast may additionally establish direct contact with the Israeli Navy on VHF Ch 16. Contact with the Israeli Navy is not a substitute for reporting through Hefa (Haifa) Radio. Note: Vessels which do not report to IMOT according to procedure, will not be permitted to enter any Israeli port. Furthermore, IMO number and MMSI are obligatory and must be included in the report.

There are 2 x 55t and 1 x 16t bollard pull tugs available. Tugs are fastened on to the ship's bow and quarter using the push pull method.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

ASHQELON 31°38.85'N 34°30.33'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IL AKL For details see: ASHDOD PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 18/22 Port of Ashqelon Handbook, (RSDRA2022000046700), 18/22

Haifa Radio (callsign "4XO") works MF frequencies throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 13. Ch 13, callsign "Delek" is monitored throughout 24 hours. Duty pilot: Ch 13, for alongside berth operations, weather conditions and emergencies. In case of emergency call "Delek" on VHF Ch 13.

The customs allowance is 1 bottle of spirit and 200 cigarettes or 50g of tobacco.

The following documents must be presented on arrival: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Passenger List 3 3. Customers Declaration - 4. Condition Slip by agent - 5. Photograph of each crew member for shore leave pass. -

All tankers bound for Ashkelon must give notice of their arrival via agent or directly to the head office by cable, telex or email. Notice by cable is required 72 hours, telex 48 hours and by email 24 hours prior to arrival. The 72 hour ETA notice should include the following: ..... 1. Confirmation according to ETA (Iocal time and date). 2. Vessel's draught forward and aft. 3. Whether loaded, part loaded or in ballast and the nature and quantity of the cargo. If ballasted, the type of ballast (segregated/oily) and the estimated deballasting time. If ballasted: Type of ballast (segregated/oily) and quantity to be discharged ashore and the estimated ballasting time. 4. If loading the quantity to be loaded and the required loading rate. 5. Defects in vessel or its equipment which might affect safe operation of the vessel. 6. Confirmation that inert gas system is fully operational and oxygen content does not exceed 8% by volume. 7. Nature of slops onboard and their description (oil, oily water etc) Additional information to be included in the notice for OBO carriers: 1. Confirmation that the cargo tank covers are tight and that the tank pressure is at least 500mm water gauge on vessels arrival 2. Capacity of the common tank venting system and confirmation that it is fully operational 3. Confirmation that the segregated ballast is clean. Specific information to be included in the 72 hour notice of coal carriers: 1. Highest coal temperature in each cargo hold 2. The percentage of oxygen, methane and the concentration of carbon monoxide in each hold 3. Hold adjacent to bunker tanks 4. Confirmation that all hold ladders are intact 5. Confirmation that all holds and hatches are free from loose scale 6. Confirmation that all holds are marked to prevent unauthorised personnel from entering 7. Confirmation that the vessel has gas detectors onboard, in good working condition 8. Confirmation that all navigation equipment is in good working condition 9. Confirmation of the total quantity of separated water pumped out during the sea passage 10. Details of the vessels discharge sequence

Israeli flag must be displayed. A penalty may be, theoretically, imposed for non compliance.

Vessels are berthed on the basis of "First come, first served" unless otherwise instructed.

Free pratique arranged by agent.

To be tendered to agents in accordance with the Charter Party during office hours (0800-1600hrs).

Vessels may be contacted by Israeli Navy on VHF Ch 16 when detected on radar.