Ashdod

1. Ashdod pilot boarding place Pilot boards31°51.8′N 034°37.1′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 399.997m, draught 14.8m, beam 61.514m, 272,347DWT.

Offshore: LOA 277.3m, draught 13.0m, 72,900DWT.

Water density

1024.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

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

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

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.

Port limits

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.

Traffic schemes and VTS

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.

Anchorages

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.

Tugs

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.

Mooring

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

Charts and publications

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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.

Communications

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

Standard messages

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

Notice of readiness

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

Documents

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.

Health

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.

Customs and immigration

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.

Flags

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

Notices and regulations

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.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Ministry of Transport, Administration of Shipping and Ports.

Position: Shipping Commissioner.

Address: 15 Palm-Yam St, 31999 Haifa, Israel.

Tel: +972 4 863 2097.

Fax: +972 4 863 2133.

Mob: +972 56 212332.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Minor repairs can be undertaker.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Ashdod Port Clinic (0.5km).

Crew change

Shore leave passes are obtainable at the Frontier Control Section of the Port Police Station.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ben Gurion Airport (30km).

Working hours

Sun-Thu 0630-1430hrs/1500-2230hrs/2230-0530. Fri 0630hrs - one hour before Saturday entrance. Sat 2230-0530hrs.

Where it is

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

The port

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.

Traffic

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

Where does the pilot board at Ashdod?

The pilot boards at Ashdod pilot boarding place, 31°51.8′N 034°37.1′E.

What time zone is Ashdod in?

Local time at Ashdod is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 26 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 30 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Ashdod?

The deepest berth listed is at Eitan Terminal: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ashdod?

1024.

Which load line zone is Ashdod in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ashdod?

The UN/LOCODE of Ashdod is ILASH.

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