Ashkelon

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 292m, draught 18.0m, beam 47m, 200,000DWT.

Off shore: LOA 340m, draught 22.0m, beam 50m, 300,000DWT,

Water density

1025-1027.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.4m.

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

Approach

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.

Restrictions

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.

Tugs

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.

Mooring

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 6,000m³/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.

Charts and publications

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

Communications

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.

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).

Health

Free pratique arranged by agent.

Customs and immigration

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

Flags

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

Notices and regulations

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

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

Small repairs available through agent.

Dry docks

Available at Haifa Shipyard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available privately.

Bunkering: Not available at the port. Available by barge from Ashdod.

Stores: Stores can be arranged from Ashdod by agent.

Medical

Barzilay Hospital, Ashkelon, 10km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ben Gurion, approx 70km, served by most regular airlines.

Nearest railway: Ashdod.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

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

The port

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.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ashkelon?

Pilotage, provided by Ashdod, is compulsory within the limits of the oil terminal.

What time zone is Ashkelon in?

Local time at Ashkelon 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 Ashkelon?

The deepest berth listed is at Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Co (EAPC): 22.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ashkelon?

1025-1027.

Which load line zone is Ashkelon in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ashkelon?

The UN/LOCODE of Ashkelon is ILAKL.

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