Ashdod (ILASH)

The port of Ashdod is centred between two breakwaters, 2,200m and 900m in length. The latter, the lee breakwater, forms the outer wall of the new container terminal. Most types of vessels handled including passenger, Ro-Ro, container, bulk carriers and tankers, at the offshore oil berths. Eitan Port has been constructed as part of the Port of Ashdod's expansion. The container terminal consists of an expansion of 1,150m to the central breakwater and 1,700m of new piers with a depth of 15.5m. Principal exports include citrus fruit, fertilisers, chemicals, oil and manufactured goods. Imports include coal, grain, general cargo and vehicles.

Summer.

Ashdod is located 40km S of Tel Aviv, at the mouth of Nahal Lakhish.

Harbour: LOA 399.997m, draught 14.8m, beam 61.514m, 272,347DWT. Offshore: LOA 277.3m, draught 13.0m, 72,900DWT.

Approx 23,000,000t of cargo, 1,600,000TEU, 160,000 vessels and 21,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained in a position about 2.3nm WNW of Ashdod Light (31° 48.9'N 034°38.7'E), in depths of up to 29.0m, sand, but it is exposed to strong winds. The anchorage area extends up to 2nm W, 3nm SW and 2.5 E from the head of the breakwater light.Anchoring is prohibited within the limits of the port.

Approach: From the recommended approach route the track leads ESE, passing SSW of the oil terminal (1.25 miles NNE of the harbour), towards the pilot boarding position. From the pilot boarding position the track continues E to the inbound lane of the TSS. The inbound track leads 1nm S, passing: W of two lightbuoys (port hand, spar), then, Clear of a wreck with a depth of 16.0m over it, then: ESE of the head of the Main Breakwater from which a light is exhibited. There is a minimum depth of 16.0m in the approach channel. The new north harbour section has max 15.5m depth, with a turning circle of 450m diameter and 16.0m depth. The south harbour section has a max depth of 13.8m, with a turning circle of 430m diameter and 14.5m depth. The min channel width between the two is 300m.

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

1024.

Contact Marine Dept, Tel: +972 8 851 7281.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilots should be contacted via Haifa Radio 12 hours prior to arrival. The pilot boards 1.3nm N of the main breakwater, (31°51.1'N 034°37.2'E). The nearest berth is 1.0nm and the farthest is 2.0nm. Pilots take onboard and use portable Mini Ranger computer navigation systems to berth very large bulk carriers.

The port limits extend 2.25nm from the coast from a position close S of the route of the main breakwater, to a position 4nm farther N.

Principal marks: Landmarks (positioned from Ashdod Lighthouse (red and white chequered concrete water tower, 42m in height) (31°48.9'N 034°38.7'E). Radio mast (red lights) (1.25nm NE). Five chimneys (red lights) (1.5nm NNE).

Range 0.6m (springs), 0.3m (neaps).

SHIPS REPORTING SYSTEM: 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 contacted when the vessel passes 50nm off the coast. The report should state the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Flag and port of registry 4. IMO number 5. MMSI 6. Year of build 7. DWT 8. Ship's type and cargo onboard 9. Number of crew and passengers 10. Agent's name 11. Last and previous port, date of departure 12. Port of destination 13. Position, course and speed 14. ETA 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.

The following tugs are available: "Sufa", 40t bollard pull (4,500hp), "Delila" 35t bollard pull (3,500hp), "Saar 11", 30t bollard pull (3,000hp), "Gaash" 30t bollard pull (3,000hp) and "Shimson", 55t bollard pull. Tugs meet the vessels at the harbour entrance.

Land and sea breezes all year round. In the winter there are sometimes SW gales, in the autumn NW winds, sometimes reaching force 4 in the afternoon.

ASHDOD 31°50.03'N 34°38.31'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IL ASH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/18 ENC 11400323, (RSDRA2018000102734), 28/18

Haifa Radio (callsign "4XO") works MF frequencies throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is available. Contact Information Port Control: Call sign: Tazpit Ashdod VHF: CH 12 or 16 Telephone: 972-8-8512211 Facsimile: 972-8-8524202 Pilot Station and Pilot Vessel: VHF: Ch 14 or 16

Customs allowances: All officers and crew are allowed one carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits. For non compliance, penalties can be heavy. Immigration: Immigration authorities require photos of crew for Landing Permits and the form called "Condition Slip" is to be completed when they visit the vessel.

..... 1. Valid Ship's Documents 2. Crew List (4 copies) 3. Passenger List (4 copies) 4. Arrival Declaration 5. Stores List 6. Bonded Lists 7. Arms and Ammunition List 8. Crew Customs Declaration 9. Immigrant Questionnaire 10. Valid Passports or Seaman's Books 11. Stowaway List 12. Declaration of Ballast Change 13. Maritime Declaration of Health 14. Implementation of Model FAL Form. Cargo documentation: Cargo Manifests of Import Cargo presented by agent, including Dangerous Cargo Manifest if any onboard. Cargo documents for export cargo issued by shippers.

ETA for pilot station should be sent 12 hours prior to arrival. For port agent, approximate ETA should be sent 7, 5 and 3 days prior to arrival with definite ETA sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

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

Ordering of stevedores is carried out by port agents 24 hours in advance for the first shift and during morning hours, the same day, for second shift.

Free pratique is granted automatically. There is no need to apply, except in exceptional circumstances which must be reported before arrival, either through agent or directly to Ministry of Health Haifa, Quarantine Department, via Haifa Radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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.