ISRAEL

ANCHORAGES: All area open sea, no recommended safe anchorage,

Israel but vessel should avoid anchorage near fairway and too close to oil
installation buoys.
Masters are advised to keep the decks well lit in view of the strong
GENERAL: (See Plan) lights ashore which may cause the anchor lights to be seen with difficulty
by approaching vessels.
GEO-POLITICAL: RESTRICTIONS: Pilotage available 24 hours. Enter according to arrival
Capital City: Jerusalem. time or berths available. Vessels at anchor awaiting berth keep watch
Nationality: Israeli. Channels 14 and 16.
Population: 5,800,000. Draft: For vessels with draft exceeding 11.5 m., co-ordination with the
COMMUNICATIONS: Harbour Master through the ship’s Agent is compulsory prior to sailing
International Direct Dial Code: 972. for Israel.
Number of Internal Airports: 33. MAX. SIZE: Draft limitations at Bulk Pier: summer, 12.50 m. winter,
Major Languages Spoken: Hebrew, Arabic, English. 12.00 m. Draft limitations at other piers: 9.8 m. Draft limitations vary
ECONOMY: according to the length and beam of vessels.
Currency: 1 New Israeli Sheqel (ILS) of 100 New Agorot. HEALTH: Free pratique is requested via Haifa, address, ‘‘Quarantine
Exchange: (as of July 2002) Haifa’’.
US$ 1.00 ␦ ILS 4.78 VHF: Ship’s Reporting Arrival Time to Ashdod Port Control: Vessels due
ILS 1.00 ␦ US$ 0.21 to berth on arrival should report their arrival time to the Port Control
Main Industries: Food Processing; diamond cutting and polishing; when reaching the position one mile northwest of the port entrance.
textiles and apparel; chemicals; metal products; military equipment; Vessels due for anchorage at Ashdod Roads should report their arrival
transport equipment; electrical equipment; potash mining; high time when dropping anchor within the harbour limits, not more than
technology electronics and tourism. 1.5 miles off the main breakwater, as close as possible to the designated
ENVIRONMENT: anchorage area.
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. TUGS: 1␺4,500 h.p., 1␺3,500 h.p. and 2␺3,000 h.p. Each charge
Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: To depth of exploitation. included in pilotage charge for normal berthing attendance. Tugs wait
Coastline Extent: 273 km. at port entrance and act on Pilot’s instructions. Tug’s lines are used.
Climate: Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert BERTHING:
areas. Quay Length Depth Remarks
Natural Resources: Copper, phosphates; bromide; potash; clay; sand; No. (m.) (m.)
sulphur; asphalt; manganese and small amounts of natural gas and 1 770 5.0 – 10.5 General cargo, Ro-Ro*
crude oil. 2 150 5.0
Average Temperatures: 3 620 5.0 – 11.5 Bulk, general cargo*
Month High Low 4 207 12.5 General cargo, passenger
January 21␥ C 10␥ C 5 480 7.0 – 13.8 Bulk, general cargo, Ro-Ro*
June 39␥ C 24␥ C 6 150 7.0 – 10.0
September 39␥ C 25␥ C 7 480 10.0 – 12.0 Containers, Ro-Ro **
RADIO: All vessels bound for the ports of Haifa, Ashdod, Ashkelon, 8 105 12.0
Hadera, Eilat and other ports in Israel, have to send IMOT Report when 9 438 13.8 Containers **
they arrive at a distance of 100 miles from the Israeli coast. Such Service 10 150 4.0
Report shall be sent to ‘‘SVC IMOT’’ and shall contain the following: 11 250 4.0 – 13.8 Bulk
1. Ship’s name and call sign. 12 150 13.8 Bulk
2. Flag. 20 150 5.0 – 7.0
3. Port of Registry. 30 210 9.5 Dangerous goods
4. Crew and Passenger List. * Ro-Ro berth, corner of Berths No. 1 – 2, No. 2 – 3 and No. 5 – 6.
5. Agent. ** Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
6. Last Port of Call (Date and time of departure). The turning circle off the berths has diameter 430 m. and depth 13.8 m.
7. Destination. CRANES:
8. Position, course and speed. Quay No. 1:
9. ETA. 4 Campengal cranes up to 8 tons.
10. Type of ship. 2 boom cranes up to 15 tons.
11. Cargo. 4 boom cranes up to 25 tons.
12. IMO number. Quay No. 3:
13. D.w.t. 2 boom cranes up to 25 tons.
14. Year ship was built. 3 Cox cranes up to 35 tons.
This ‘‘SVC IMOT’’ should be sent only via Haifa Radio by Telefax 4 Cox cranes up to 50 tons.
(972-4-8699017) or by DSC R/T relevant channel or frequency. Quay No. 4:
When ships arrive at a distance of 30 to 50 miles from the Israeli 3 Campengal cranes up to 8 tons.
coast, they must send a second ‘‘SVC IMOT’’ report via Haifa Radio Quay No. 5:
containing the following: 6 Cox cranes up to 35 tons.
1. Ship’s position. Quay No. 7:
2. Course. 5 Cox gantry cranes up to 40 tons.
3. Speed. Quay No. 9:
4. ETA. 2 Cox gantry cranes up to 40 tons (multi-purpose).
Vessels should monitor VHF Channel 16 thereafter for Israeli Navy 2 Vulkan Kock container cranes of 50 tons.
identification supposes. CRUISE FACILITIES: Part of Warehouse 301, located in the corner
between Piers No. 3 and No. 4, provides all services required by
passengers including Customs, a bank, buffet, taxis, porters, security
and a police station.
ASHDOD: 31.49 N. 34.39 E. (See Plan) Two or 3 passenger ships can berth simultaneously.
The Terminal adjoins the debarkation area and allows passengers
DOCUMENTS: quick and convenient access to the city.
3 Crew Lists, and Crew Passports or Seamen’s Books. The building of a new passenger terminal has been approved and is
1 Provisions List. now in an advanced stage of planning.
1 List of Articles in possession each Crew member – cameras, All passenger ship matters are handled by the Security Department
binoculars, radios, cigarettes, tobacco, etc. and Port Services.
1 Master to declare firearms and rounds of ammunition. BULK CARGO FACILITIES:
4 Passenger Lists. Phosphate/Potash: Vessels handled at 250 m. Potash Quay (No. 11)
Stowage Plan and Manifest to be mailed in advance, preferable Master with depth 12.0 m. Max. size 45,000 d.w.t. 1␺800 t.p.h. and
to cable 72 and 48 hours before arrival holds workable and gangs 1␺1,600 t.p.h. loaders available.
required also draft forward and aft on arrival. Phosphate loading undertaken at dolphins (Quay No. 12) with depth
APPROACHES: The approach channel outside the breakwater has 13.8 m. Vessels of 50,000 d.w.t. and LOA 225 m. can be
depth 14.8 m., inside the breakwater depth 13.8 m. accommodated.
PILOTAGE: ETA through Haifa Radio 4XO addressed to Agent at least Grain: Unloaded by grabs into trucks. Silo storage capacity 60,000 tons.
12 hours before arrival. Pilot station and boat equipped VHF Channel Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
14 and 16 contact station for instructions. Pilot boards about 0.5 miles STEVEDORES: Working hours at container terminal:
off port entrance between W. to N.W. from breakwater head (green light). First Shift (Morning): Sunday – Thursday from 0630 – 1500 hrs. Friday
In bad weather, when boarding impossible, vessel is guided into from 0630 – 1330 hrs.
harbour by VHF or tugboat waiting at entrance, at Master’s consent. Second Shift (Afternoon): Sunday – Thursday from 1500 – 2200 hrs.
Pilot ladder as per Safety of Life at Sea. Vessel should head about 4 Friday from 1330 hrs. until one hour before the beginning of Shabbat or
points off the wind. Recommended 2 life-lines running along ladder, the holiday.
1 each side, ropes 2.5 in. – 3 in. circumference. Third Shift (Night): Saturday night – Thursday from 2230 – 0630 hrs.
Pilot Operated Navigation System: This advanced Pilotage and No shift on Friday night or holiday eve.
Navigation System has been developed by the Port Authority (based on TANKERS: The facility for handling liquids deals with the export of
the Mini-Ranger system) to provide the Pilot with very accurate position, 2 types of phosphoric acid – white and green, and the import of various
speed and drift information together with planned track on an electronic oils for consumption and industry.
chart display. Export: The export of phosphoric acid is done via specialised tankers.
The system is installed into a ‘suitcase’ that the Pilot brings on board Transportation of the cargo from the plant to the port is done by Israel
and operates until the vessel is safely moored. Railways in special tank cars.

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Import: The import of oils and other liquids for consumption and industry
is done via specialised tankers, and distribution in Israel by land in road
tankers to various destinations, with direct delivery from the ship.
Th facility operates without interruption in 2 shifts of loading and
unloading. When necessary, a third shift is also operated.
Storage capacity: The liquids facility can hold 23,800 tons of phosphoric
acid.
Loading of ships for export is done at a rate of between 300 t.p.h. and
500 t.p.h.
DENSITY: Report: January 1992.
The density of the water measured alongside Pier No. 101 (Harbour
Master’s Station) was 1030. This density may have increased due to a
constant dropping of phosphate powder from adjacent piers.
FRESH WATER: Fresh water supplied by hydrants at 220 t.p.h. 50 tons
only per call.
FUEL: Supplied by trucks, or supplied by special barges. 24 hours
advance notice required.
CONSULS: Uruguay. All other Consulates in Tel-Aviv approx. 40 km.
Available by telephone.
REPAIRS: No dock, but minor repairs effected.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Private companies supply gangway
watchmen, obtainable through Agent.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Performed by stevedores.
Mechanical hatch covers operated by crew.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes, 1 open bottle of spirits per
person.
AIRPORT: Ben Gurion Airport, served by regular airlines, distance
35 km.
TIME: Local standard time is 2 hours ahead of GMT. GMT plus 3 hours
from Saturday 24th March until Saturday 25th August(1990).
HOLIDAYS: Port business is suspended on the following holidays:
Saturdays; The 2 days of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana); The
Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur); The first and the last day of the Feast
of Tabernacles (Sucot); The first and the last day of Passover (Pesah);
Pentecost (Shavuot); Independence Day. The first of May is observed
by the port workers as Labour Holiday and therefore no work is done in
the port on that day.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, Ambulance, Fire Services,
telephone 22222.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Issued by port police on arrival.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Daily collection service. Garbage must be
placed in strong plastic bags. Daily charge: LOA up to 90 m.,
U.S.$ 14.40, over 90 m., U.S.$ 21.60.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Available by tanker trucks. Charges (for
15 days): LOA up to 90 m., U.S.$ 70, over 90 m., U.S.$ 105.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Scandinavian Seamen’s Church.
REGULATIONS:
Stand-by for Moving Vessels: The Master or person for the time being
having charge of a vessel shall ensure that adequate officers and crew
are available and that the main propelling machinery of the vessel is
maintained for moving the vessel at 1 hour’s notice.
No vessel may drop steam, dismantle engine or otherwise interfere
with the propelling power of the vessel, nor may the vessel be left
unattended by responsible officers and crew unless permission to do so
is first obtained in writing from the Harbour Master.
Photography: Photography in the Port Area is strictly forbidden without
a written permit issued by the Security Officer of the Port.
Swimming: Swimming in Ashdod Harbour is strictly forbidden and
Masters should instruct their crews accordingly.
Use of Ship’s Boats: The use of ship’s boats is forbidden in Ashdod Port.
Launch service is available for the convenience of ship’s personnel.
Shore Leave: Shore leave passes are obtainable at the Frontier Control
Section of the Port Police Station. Applications for the passes shall be
filed with the Boarding Officer, Port Police.
All breakwaters are out of bounds to crews of merchant vessels.
DEVELOPMENTS: Hayovel (Jubilee) Port: Planned to be developed in
2 stages. Stage A, Yovel Port, due for completion in 2004. Stage B will
be completed according to demand.
Plans include the addition of 3,850 m. of quays, 325 acres of
operational areas and 2,150 m. of main and lee breakwaters.
New container terminal with a quay length of 600 m. and 6 gantry
cranes.
Water depths at new quays will allow entry of ships up to 120,000 d.w.t.
Quays No. 7 and No. 9: Development program includes converting
Quay No. 7 to handle container traffic and No. 9 to general cargo.
Coal handled at Quay No. 9 is now directed to a new offshore facility
at Ashkelon.
AUTHORITY: Israel Ports Authority, Port of Ashdod, P.O.Box 9001,
Ashdod 77191, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (8) 851-7280. FAX: ␣972 (8)
851-7296. WWW: www.ashdodport.org.il Contact: Captain M. Tal,
Harbour Master (Email: morrist@israports.org.il).
AGENT: Carmel International Shipping Services Ltd., 3 Habosem Street,
P.O.Box 4020, Ashdod 77140, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (8) 852-4811, 856-4250,
852-3154. Telex: 381183 Carin IL. Fax: ␣972 (8) 8522719.
Cables: ‘‘Carmelship Haifa’’. Mobile Tel: (55) 600519.
Email: carmlash@carmelship.co.il
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ASHKELON: 31.38 N. 34.32 E. (See Plan)
LOCATION: The town of Ashkelon is approximately 12 miles South of
Ashdod. The Ashkelon Oil Terminal and Coal Jetty lie approximately
2 miles S.W. of Ashkelon. Crude Oil storage capacity is 1.5 million cu.m.
Multi-Buoy Berths: Berth No. 1: Lat. 31␥ 40.15’ N., Long. 34␥ 31’ E.
Berth No. 2: Lat. 31␥ 39.6’ N., Long. 34␥ 31.2’ E.
LPG Berth: Lat. 31␥ 39’ N., Long. 34␥ 31.2’ E.
Single Point Moorings: For handling ULCC’s and VLCC’s:
SPM No. 3: Lat. 31␥ 39’ 25’’ N., Long. 34␥ 29’ 50’’ E.
SPM No. 4: Lat. 31␥ 38’ 45’’ N., Long. 34␥ 28’ 18’’ E.
Coal Jetty: Head of jetty: Lat: 31␥ 38.05’ N., Long. 34␥ 29.68’ E.
Charts: B.A. No. 1585 and 2634.
U.S.H.O. 56060, Haifa 56064, Ashdod 56067.
PORT LIMITS: A line joining the following positions encompasses the
port:
1. Lat. 31␥ 38' 54" N., Long. 34␥ 31' 52" E.
2. Lat. 31␥ 39' 49" N., Long. 34␥ 31' 27" E.
3. Lat. 31␥ 40' 32.5" N., Long. 34␥ 31' 26.3" E.
4. Lat. 31␥ 41' 16.6" N., Long. 34␥ 30' 12" E.
5. Lat. 31␥ 37' 26" N., Long. 34␥ 27' 05.8" E.
6. Lat. 31␥ 36' 48" N., Long. 34␥ 28' 07.6" E.
7. Lat. 31␥ 37' 07" N., Long. 34␥ 30' 30" E.
DOCUMENTS: The following documents are required for presentation
on arrival:
3 Crew List.
3 Passenger List.
1 Custom Declaration.
1 Condition slip by Agent.
1 Photograph of each crew member for shore leave pass.
APPROACHES: The approach to Ashkelon is via a safe fairway. When
within VHF range of Ashkelon, the Master should contact the Oil Terminal
(call sign ‘‘Delek’’) on Channel 13 to confirm whether the vessel is to
berth on arrival or proceed to anchorage.
PILOTAGE: Pilotage is compulsory within the limits of the Terminal.
The Terminal Pilot boards in postion Lat. 31␥ 40’ N., Long. 34␥ 29’ E.
or at the anchorage.
All pilot ladders must be clean, in good condition and comply with
SOLAS Regulations.
Terminal mooring crew will board the vessel together with the Pilot.
After boarding, the hose connecting equipment will be lifted on board.
ANCHORAGES: If required, vessels may anchor in the following
positions:
1. Lat. 31␥ 40.63' N., Long. 34␥ 29.44' E.
2. Lat. 31␥ 40.05' N., Long. 34␥ 28.98' E.
3. Lat. 31␥ 39.48' N., Long. 34␥ 28.50' E.
Recommended anchorage for coal carriers: Lat. 31␥ 38.9’ N.,
Long. 34␥ 28.09’ E.
RESTRICTIONS: Mooring: Daylight hours only.
Unmooring: SPM berth 24 hours/day. Multi-buoy berths during daylight
hours only.
MAX. SIZE: The coal jetty can accommodate coal carriers up to
200,000 d.w.t. Depth alongside max. 22.5 m.
See ‘‘Berthing’’.
HEALTH: Free Pratique arranged by Agent.
RADIO: All vessels bound for Ashkelon must give proper notice of their
ETA via the Agent or directly to the Head Office (Tel-Aviv: See
‘‘Authority’’) as follows: 72 hours (cable), 48 hours (telex) and 24 hours
(email).
72 Hours’ Notice – Tankers and OBO: Confirmation of ETA (local time
and date).
Vessel’s draft fore and aft.
Whether loaded/part loaded or in ballast and the nature and quantity
of the cargo. If in ballast, the type of ballast (segregated/oily) and the
quantity to be discharged ashore and the estimated deballasting time.
If loading, the quantity of cargo to be loaded, and the required speed
of loading.
Any defects in the vessel or its equipment which might affect safe
operations.
Confirmation that an inert gas system is fully operational, and that the
oxygen content of all tanks does not exceed 8% by volume.
Is vessel equipped with thrusters? Bow/Stern (Y or N).
The nature of the slops on board and a description of them (oily
water, etc.).
Extra Information – OBO Carriers: Confirmation that cargo tank covers
are tight and that the tank pressure is minimum 500 mm./wg at the time
of the vessel’s arrival.
Confirmation that the common tank venting system is fully operational
and confirmation of capacity. Confirmation that the segregated ballast
is clean.
72 Hours’ Notice – Coal Carriers: Confirmation of ETA (local time and
date).
Highest coal temperature in each cargo hold.
The percentage of oxygen, methane and the concentration of CO
(p.p.m.), in each hold.
Which hold is adjacent to the fuel oil tanks.
Confirmation that all hold-ladders are intact.
Confirmation that all hold and hatches are free from loose scale.
Confirmation that all holds are marked to prevent unauthorised
persons from entering.
Confirmation that the vessel has gas detectors in good working
condition on board.
Confirmation that all navigation equipment is in good working
condition.
Confirmation of the total quantity of separated water pumped out
during the sea passage.
Details of the vessel’s discharging sequence.
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VHF: Ashkelon Terminal is manned 24 hours a day and can be contacted
on Channel 13, call sign ‘‘DELEK’’. When moored, all ship-to-shore
communications are carried out by the Loading Master or his crew, who
are stationed on board.
Control Centre: 24 hours’ service. Tel: ␣972 (8) 674-0210. Fax: ␣972
(8) 674-0219. Telex: 26150. Email: eapc@eapc.co.il
TUGS: 2␺55 ton B.P., 1␺16 ton B.P. 3 mooring boats.
Terminal usually uses the two 55 ton tugs and one mooring boat for
berthing vessels. Tugs make fast to vessel’s bow and quarter using the
push-pull method.
BERTHING: Loading/discharging facilities consist of 3 multi-buoy
moorings:
Berth No. 1: Discharging white products. Depth 25.0 m., up to
80,000 d.w.t.
Berth No. 2: Discharging/loading fuel oil. Depth 22.0 m., up to
80,000 d.w.t.
LPG Berth: Discharging LPG cargoes. Depth 14.0 m.
Berths No. 3 and No. 4: Two mono-buoy moorings (approximately 3 km.
offshore) for discharging and loading VLCC’s and ULCC’s. Depth 31.0 m.
Berthing of tankers over 250,000 d.w.t. requires co-ordination with the
Port Manager in advance.
Coal Jetty: Discharging coal carriers.
Draft: Vessels arriving at, or departing from the port of Ashkelon in ballast
condition must comply with MARPOL Annex I Regulations, as adopted
by the Israeli authorities, and requires:
(a) Draft amidships ␦ 2.0 ␣ (0.02 ␺ Length).
(b) Trim less than 0.015 ␺ Length.
Propeller must be fully immersed.
Anchors: Anchors must be home and secured before commencing
berthing operations.
Mooring Boats: Two mooring boats will assist the vessel during berthing
operations.
Manning of Mooring Stations: Terminal Personnel: One crew member
with radio handset to assist the Pilot.
Tanker Personnel: 1 Officer and 4 crew members stationed on the bow.
Loading Master: After completion of berthing operations, the Pilot acts
as the Loading Master.
BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Coal Jetty: Vessels must be equipped with
16␺10 in. mooring ropes, length 220 m., warped onto mooring drums,
i.e. 3 head lines, 3 breast lines, 2 springs (forward and aft) with 2 spare
mooring lines for heavy weather.
Equipped with 8 berthing dolphins, with 2, 3 or 4 quick-release mooring
locks mounted on top of each dolphin, together with a capstan. In
addition, there are 9 mooring dolphins.
MEDICAL: Ashkelon has good medical facilities, including a modern
well-equipped hospital (arrangements via the Agent).
TANKERS: Inert Gas Systems: All vessels must have a fully operational
inert gas system.
Prior to arrival, the vessel must confirm that all empty cargo tanks and
those containing dirty ballast have been fully inerted and have oxygen
content of 8% or less by volume.
If the vessel does not comply with these regulations, it will have to
vacate the berth without delay and return to sea, in order to complete
the inerting of tanks. In such an event, Notice of Readiness will have to
be re-tendered as soon as the vessel re-enters port.
Required Mooring Equipment: Berths No. 1 and No. 2:
Forecastle: 2 anchors with 11 shackles on each side.
Aft main deck: 1 double drum winch or 2 single drum winches.
Poop deck: 2 double drum winches.
Mooring ropes: 8␺220 m. (8 in.) 4␺10 ton SWL shackles.
Note: Buoys No. 1 and No. 5 are fitted with shore wires of 48 mm.
diameter. Every vessel has to provide 1 empty drum on each side or
2 empty drums on 1 single winch, in order to accommodate the wires.
Berths No. 3 and No. 4: Each berth is provided with 1␺18 in. Samson
nystron SPM braid rope, length 70 m., with 10 m. of chafe chain of
76 mm. stud diameter, and 3.0 m. of chafe chain of 56 mm. stud
diameter, with 1␺10 in. messenger at the end.
LPG Berth: Forecastle: 2 anchors with 10 shackles on each side.
Poop deck: 2 double drum winches, or 2 single winches.
Mooring ropes: 6␺220 m. and 6 in./8 in. This multi-buoy berth consists
of two-bower anchor and 4 mooring buoys. Buoys No. 1 and No. 4 serve
as breast lines and are of double thickness.
The berth is connected to the shore by a 10 in. diameter pipe, length
1,030 m. At the side of the vessel, the line ends in a flexible hose of
8 in. diameter. This hose is connected to the ship’s manifold with a
camlock of 300 ASA.
The maximum pressure allowed at the ship’s manifold is 12 bar.
Working Location: The working location for the Loading Master or the
Terminal crew will be in the Cargo Control Room.
The Loading Master should be allowed free access to the bridge at
all times.
HOSES: The Terminal crew connects the cargo hoses.
A ship’s Officer must be present at the time hose connection with at
least 3 seamen and the Boatswain.
The tanker’s manifold must be ready for the connection of the hoses
before berthing.
Berths No. 1 and No. 2: Connected to the shore by 1␺32 in. diameter
submarine pipeline. The distances to the shore are 2.5 km. and 1.8 km.
respectively. Cargo lines are terminated by 2 flexible hoses of 12 in.
diameter at each berth, allowing a maximum loading/discharging
capacity of 6,000 cu.m./hr.
LPG Berth: The berth is connected to the shoreline by a 10 in. pipe,
length 1,030 m. At the side of the vessel, the line ends in a flexible hose
of 8 in. diameter. This hose is connected to the ship’s manifold with a
300 ASA camlock.
The maximum pressure allowed at the ship’s manifold is 12 bar.
Berths No. 3 and No. 4: Connected to the shore by 2 submarine pipelines
of 32 in. diameter for cargo loading/discharging. 1␺230 m. hose string
(20 in. diameter). The end of the hose is divided into 2 strings: 1␺12 in.
diameter (forward) and 1␺16 in. diameter (aft). The ends of the hoses
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are fitted with 150 ASA camlock couplings. The maximum
loading/discharging rate at these berths is 6,500 cu.m. The maximum
discharge pressure on the vessel’s manifold is restricted to 8 bar – this
pressure must be maintained at all times.
Flushing of Floating Hoses: In order to prevent sea pollution from
Terminal’s floating hoses, vessels are requested to flush the hoses with
seawater after the completion of the cargo operations, at a rate of
3,000 cu.m./hr. The starting and stopping of operations are regulated by
the Terminal.
CARGO OPERATIONS: Accommodation: Masters are requested to
arrange suitable accommodation for the Loading Master and his crew
of 4 persons.
Engine Movements: No engine movements are allowed without
permission of the Loading Master.
Planning: Before commencing cargo operations, the Loading Master and
the vessel’s Master and/or the Officer in charge of cargo operations will
hold a Safety Meeting, at which the following will take place:
Loading:
(a) Completion and signing of the ship/shore Safety Checklist.
(b) Discussion regarding any deficiencies shown up by the Safety
Checklist and agreement on any additional precautions required.
The Terminal reserves the right to refuse to load a vessel if these
requirements are not met.
(c) Discussion and agreement on procedures for taking ballast tank
samples, and inert gas samples.
(d) Agreement on a loading program which should include:
1. Quantities of cargo to be loaded.
2. Loading rates.
3. Deballasting procedures and rates.
4. Procedures for an emergency shut-down of operations.
(e) Discussion and agreement on the means of communication to be
used during the operations.
(f) Discussion and agreement on the procedures for the
connecting/disconnecting of hoses.
(g) Discussion regarding actions to be taken in the event of an
emergency, including communication and operational
procedures.
Discharging:
(a) Completion and signing of the ship/shore Safety Check List.
(b) Discussion regarding any deficiencies shown up by the above
Check List and agreement on any additional precautions required.
The Ashkelon Terminal reserves the right to refuse to discharge
a vessel if the above requirements are not met.
(c) Agreement on a discharging program which should include
quantities of cargo to be discharged.
(d) Discharging sequence, including stoppages for ballasting, C.O.W.
and internal stripping.
(e) Procedures for an emergency shut-down.
(f) Discussion and agreement on the means of communication to be
used during the operation.
(g) Discussion and agreement on connecting/disconnecting
procedures for hoses.
(h) Discussion on actions to be taken in the event of an emergency,
including both communication and operational procedures.
BALLAST: The Terminal is equipped with dirty ballast tanks and
separators for the treatment of dirty ballast discharged ashore by tankers
on loading calls.
Only clean ballast water from segregated ballast tanks (SBT) may be
discharged into the sea in the Terminal area. Random samples will be
taken from the segregated ballast tanks.
Ballast water carried in vessels’ cargo tanks must be pumped ashore
to the Terminal ballast water reception facility.
In order to minimise deballasting time, Masters are requested to arrive
with the minimum ballast on board required for safe navigation.
Also see ‘‘Berthing – Draft’’.
POLLUTION: Oil Spill: Utmost care must be exercised when handling
cargo and ballast in order to avoid oil spills. No oil, nor any water that
may possibly contain oil, must be discharged overboard or allowed to
escape overboard. Pumping of bilges, emission of smoke, including soot
blowing, is prohibited.
Any leakage or spillage must be reported immediately to the Terminal.
All efforts to recover or limit the spill must be taken.
Before cargo operations commence, all scuppers at main deck level
through which oil may escape must be effectively plugged. No leakage
or spillage on board must be swept or allowed to leak overboard.
Accumulated water on deck should be drained periodically. Scupper
plugs must be replaced and secured immediately after water has been
drained.
In the event of leakage occurring from a pipe, valve or cargo hose
connection, operations shall be stopped immediately until the cause has
been ascertained and the defect remedied.
If a pipeline fractures, or cargo hose parts, or a tank overflows, all
cargo operations must stop immediately and will not resume until the
fault has been rectified, and all hazards from the spill eliminated.
Any pollution, including an oil spill on board the vessel must be
reported by the Terminal to the local environmental authorities. The
vessel will not be allowed to leave the berth or the port before receiving
permission to do so.
DENSITY: Usually 1025 – 1027.
FRESH WATER: Not available at the present time (May 2002).
FUEL: Not available at the present time (May 2002).
CONSULS: At Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem (approximately 60 km. away).
REPAIRS: Small workshop repairs can be carried out.
Hot work or any other repair work, including boiler tube cleaning,
chipping and scraping, hull painting, testing or servicing of electrical
equipment (including radar, radio and domestic electrical equipment),
are prohibited in port.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 1 bottle of spirits and 200 cigarettes or
50 gm. tobacco.
AIRPORT: Ben Gurion International Airport, approximately 70 km., is
served by most regular airlines.
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TIME: Local time is GMT plus 2 hours. Daylight saving may be in
operation from March to September.
HOLIDAYS: Official holidays: Jewish New Year, The Day of Atonement,
the first and the last day feast of Tabernacles, the first and the last day
of Passover, Pentecost, Independence Day. The port is closed only on
the Day of Atonement.
EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATION CENTRE: In case of emergency, call
‘‘Delek’’ on VHF Channel 13.
TELEPHONES: International telephones, telex and fax facilities are
available in Ashkelon.
Mobile Phones: The Agent can supply the vessel with a mobile phone,
if required.
The use of mobile phones on tanker decks is strictly prohibited.
SHORE LEAVE: Shore passes are obtained from the frontier control
section of the Israel Police Station, Ashkelon. Application for passes
should be made via the Agent. One passport photograph is required for
each crew member. There is a regular bus and taxi service from
Ashkelon Port. Transportation ashore is provided by the Sufa Boat
Company. Arrangements should be made via the Agent. The distance
to both Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv is 1 hour by bus.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Identity cards are issued by Port Police, and
are to be arranged by Agent.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Galley waste, paper and cartons are to be
disposed of into skips, which are placed on board, as requested, and
collected prior to the vessel’s departure. Contact Agent.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: No waste oil disposal is available at Ashkelon
Port.
REGULATIONS: The publication ‘‘Information, Operational Procedures
and Regulations Handbook’’, in MS Word format, is available on request
from Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Co. Ltd. (See ‘‘Authority’’).
WEATHER: Winter: The weather along the coast is influenced by the
passage of active depressions every five to eight days on average. These
depressions are preceded by strong Southerly winds, which may be
dust-laden, occasionally up to gale force.
Spring: The season is characterised by a lower frequency of depressions.
A particular phenomenon during this season is the occurrence of
depressions passing along the coast of North Africa and the coast of
Israel.
These Khamsinic lows often have hot, dry weather in front of them,
and dust storms from the South and S.W. during their passage and in
their wake. The intervals of fine weather may last as long as a fortnight.
Summer: During the Summer, there are no special weather conditions.
The state of the sea is influenced by the diurnal passage of breezes
along the coasts and a Westerly to N.W.’ly gradient wind offshore. The
only change in weather is caused by variations in the strength of the
wind, caused by the passing of minor cold or warm fronts. Although there
are no high seas, this is the season of continuous agitation of the coastal
waters.
Autumn: This is the period of prevailing calm seas. Land and sea breezes
are minimal. The frequency of depressions slowly increases during the
season, and may cause relatively short periods of bad weather in
October and November, similar to those described for the Winter season.
Sea Conditions: In Winter, sea heights may reach 5.0 m. as depressions
pass.
In Spring, long periods of calm seas are encountered, which are
interrupted by short periods of rough seas, as depressions pass through
the area.
In Summer, the sea is almost never calm, due to the regular sea
breeze during the day, but only rarely becomes rough.
In Autumn, calm prevails and rough seas occur when depressions
pass, more frequently in November.
Fog: Fog is a relatively rare phenomenon. Its occurrence is generally
connected with Khamsinic conditions, where a relatively cool and moist
air mass is overlaid by warm, dry air.
Light Easterly or N.E.’ly winds prevail on such days. The fog generally
forms over the coastal waters and the coastal strip during the night and
may last until mid-morning. There is a distinct annual distribution of days
with fog with a minimum in August-September, a pronounced maximum
in April to June, and intermediate conditions during other months. The
month with the greatest amount of fog is April, when an average of
2-3 days of fog may be encountered.
Storms: Storms occur generally during the Winter months, the highest
frequency being in January with 15 days, when the height of the seas
exceeds 2.0 m. and about 7 days in excess of 3.0 m. During December,
February and March, 11-12 stormy days can be expected with seas
over 2.0 m.
Tide and Currents: Maximum variation between high and low water is
approx. 4 ft. The average variation is approx. 2 ft. There is no tidal
information for Ashkelon, neither in U.S.H.O. nor in British Admiralty’s
Tide Tables, but data for the Port of Tel-Aviv (a secondary Port to
Gibraltar) can serve as a guideline. Currents are generally in a Northerly
direction, but may change in the event of strong Northerly winds or
storms.
GENERAL: Provisions and Stores: Fresh provisions, dry stores and
bonded items are available (arrangements via Agent).
OPERATOR: Head Office: Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Co.Ltd.,
2 Carlebach Street, PO Box 20056, Tel-Aviv 61200, Israel. Tel: ␣972
(3) 561-0292. FAX: ␣972 (3) 561-0997. Telex: 33865.
WWW: www.eapc.co.il Contact: Captain Yoram Neeman,
Superintendent (Email: yoram@eapc.co.il).
Terminal: Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Co.Ltd., PO Box 194, Ashkelon
78101, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (8) 674-0222. FAX: ␣972 (8) 673-5971.
Email: iris@eapc.co.il WWW: www.eapc.co.il
Also see ‘‘VHF – Control Centre’’.
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EILAT (Elath): 29.32 N. 34.57 E. (See Plan)
DOCUMENTS:
For Customs:
Customs Questionnaire, Crew Customs Declaration, Stores List, Crew
List, Passengers List, Foreign Currency List, Narcotics List, Arms List,
Import Cargo Manifest, Transit Cargo Manifest.
For Quarantine:
International Quarantine message may be sent, addressed
‘‘Quarantine Haifa’’ via Haifa Radio (4XO), to obtain Free Pratique.
Maritime Declaration of Health.
For Border Control (Immigration):
1 Police Questionnaire, 2 Crew Lists, 2 Passenger Lists, Seamen’s
Books and travelling documents of passengers.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory, ordered through Agent. When unable to
contact Agent, Pilot can be ordered by contacting Harbour Master by
Haifa Radio, or by VHF Channel 14. Vessel due to berth awaits opposite
oil installations located approximately 2.5 cables South of the main jetty.
Vessels requesting Pilot for anchoring stop opposite the North end of
the main jetty. Tankers waiting Pilot for oil installations to stop 0.5 miles
South of oil installations. Pilot motor launch, white superstructure
amidships stationed at North end of main jetty. Pilot ladder complying
with all safety regulations and properly lighted during dark hours is
necessary. Vessels awaiting Pilot should anchor only in designated area.
ANCHORAGES: Boundaries of area marked by lines connecting
following positions:
(A) Lat. 29␥ 32' 51" N., Long. 34␥ 57' 19" E.
(B) Lat. 29␥ 32' 26" N., Long. 34␥ 58' 34" E.
(C) Lat. 29␥ 31' 40" N., Long. 34␥ 58' 27" E.
(D) Lat. 29␥ 32' 31" N., Long. 34␥ 57' 06" E.
Average depth 25 fathoms. If arriving at port for first time, do not try
anchoring anywhere outside anchoring area.
Anchorage positions will be alloted by Port Control – call sign ‘‘Yamit’’
on VHF Channel 14.
Anchorage Positions:
(1) Lat. 29␥ 32.62' N., Long. 34␥ 57.37' E.
(2) Lat. 29␥ 32.49' N., Long. 34␥ 57.64' E.
(3) Lat. 29␥ 32.37' N., Long. 34␥ 57.97' E.
(4) Lat. 29␥ 32.25' N., Long. 34␥ 58.31' E. – Not in use.
(5) Lat. 29␥ 32.37' N., Long. 34␥ 57.34' E.
(6) Lat. 29␥ 32.17' N., Long. 34␥ 57.70' E.
(7) Lat. 29␥ 32.06' N., Long. 34␥ 58.04' E.
(8) Lat. 29␥ 31.96' N., Long. 34␥ 58.37' E.
(9) Lat. 29␥ 32.22' N., Long. 34␥ 57.02' E.
(10) Lat. 29␥ 32.02' N., Long. 34␥ 57.29' E.
(11) Lat. 29␥ 31.82' N., Long. 34␥ 57.65' E.
(12) Lat. 29␥ 31.69' N., Long. 34␥ 58.06' E.
MAX. SIZE: For berthing alongside main cargo jetty, length 528 m.,
max. draft up to 11.0 m. Vessels are allowed to load to 12.1 m. draft
and sail on high tide when using spacing fenders.
Additional cargo jetty length 205 m., max. draft up to 6.1 m.
Also see ‘‘Tankers’’.
HEALTH: Free Pratique may be requested by cable via Haifa Radio
from Quarantine Authorities. If suspected disease or fever on board
immediately advise Quarantine Eilat with all details.
RADIO: Good radio connection with Eilat can be obtained via Haifa
Radio, call sign ‘‘4XO’’, operating continuously. ‘‘IMOT’’ cable must be
sent as per List of Radio Signals. Port Operations: Tel: ␣972 (8)
635-8343. Fax: ␣972 (8) 635-8302.
Also see ‘‘General – Radio’’ before first port.
VHF: Eilat Marine Department ‘‘Yamit’’ on Channel 14.
Vessels should only use Channels 6 or 9 for intership communications.
TUGS: Tugs meet vessel off quay. Lines not usually used as tugs usually
push. When needed, ship’s lines used. 1 tug 3,000 h.p., 1 tug 1,000 h.p.
and 2 boats 330 h.p. each.
BERTHING: No difficulty except at times of strong Southerly winds when
small vessels may have to leave quay and proceed to anchorage or
sea, due to strong swell.
CRANES: 1 electric driven crane S.W.L. 50 tonnes. 1 electric driven
crane S.W.L. 35 tonnes. 4 electric driven cranes S.W.L. 25 tonnes, when
coupled S.W.L. 48 tonnes per couple. 1 diesel driven crane S.W.L.
60 – 80 tonnes. 6 diesel driven cranes S.W.L. 7 – 13 tonnes.
Port is fully equipped for container handling. Container traffic exceeds
39,500 TEU’s.
BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Bulk elevator for bulk loading (Phosphate
& Potash) capacity 800 m.t.p.h. Max. air draft 11.5 m. (regular). Extreme
air draft 14.5 m. (notice required).
Storage Area:
Sheds – 17,000 sq.m.
Open storage – 115,000 sq.m. (including car park).
Cold storage warehouse – 500 tons.
Bulk potash shed – 80,000 tons.
Phosphate bulk shed – 35,000 tons (3,300 sq.m.)
STEVEDORES: Booked by ship’s Agent. All details of cargo distribution
and storage to be cabled in advance to Agent.
Port Working Hours:
Summer: (May 16th – October 15th)
Sunday – Thursday 0530 – 1330, 1600 – 2300, 2300 – 0530 hrs.
Friday 0530 – 1230 and 1400 – 2000 hrs.
Winter: (October 16th – May 15th)
Sunday – Thursday 0600 – 1400, 1530 – 2230, 2230 – 0500 hrs.
Friday 0600 – 1300 and 1400 – 2000 hrs.
MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available.
TANKERS: One berth operated by Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Co.
South Oil Jetty can accommodate tankers up to 500,000 d.w.t. Depth
of water alongside 28.6 m.
DENSITY: 1025 (Winter), 1032 (Summer).
FRESH WATER: Available in unlimited quantities and supplied at all
jetties. No facilities for supplying fresh water at anchorage.
FUEL: All grades supplied by road tankers.

CONSULS: Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, United Kingdom.
REPAIRS: All afloat deck and engine repairs can be performed by local
workshops.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Normally by stevedores.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Every Crew member is permitted to keep
200 cigarettes or equivalent amount of other tobacco, out of bond. Every
crew member is permitted to keep 1 bottle of spirits and 1 bottle of wine,
out of bond.
REPATRIATION: Facilities available for repatriation or crew changes.
AIRPORT: Eilat Airport is used at present for internal traffic only. There
are 8 flights daily from Eilat to Tel-Aviv except on Saturdays. From
Tel-Aviv there is good transportation to Ben Gurion International Airport.
TIME: Local time is GMT plus 2 hours. GMT plus 3 hours from Saturday
in late March until Saturday in late August.
HOLIDAYS: No cargo work is usually performed during official holidays
or Saturdays. The official holidays are: Passover (2 days during April);
Independence Day (1 day end April/beginning May); First Harvest Day
(1 day end May/beginning June); Jewish New Year (2 days, September);
Day of Atonement (1 day end September); Feast of Tabernacles (2 days,
October). No cargo work is usually performed during 1st of May although
it is not an official holiday.
TELEPHONES: At present there are no facilities to arrange telephones
on board ships.
Telephone Numbers: ␣972 (8)
Eilat Port Management 635-8333
Port Director 635-8332
Harbour Master 635-8341
633-5581 (after office hours)
Oil Pipeline 637-6171
Immigration 637-2590
Hospital 635-8011
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are granted shore leave.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Every crew member going ashore should
have a shore leave pass. Shore leave passes will be received from the
border control officer after the vessel is cleared.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage collection from vessels carried out
daily. Contractor is employed directly by Port Authority. Plastic bags are
supplied by contractor. Collection available for vessels alongside only.
Charges included in port dues.
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Oily water collected from vessels alongside
on request by means of tanker trucks. Service operated by Port Authority
and can be requested through agent. Charges compulsory and cover a
14 day period.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
REGULATIONS: Booklet containing port regulations placed onboard all
vessels on first arrival and must be adhered to.
DELAYS: Normally vessels arriving after midnight are berthed only at
daybreak, before the beginning of the morning shift (0730 hrs.).
GENERAL: Meteorological: Weather warnings if any are issued and
delivered to vessels upon receipt.
Supplies: Provisions (fresh and frozen), duty free and technical goods,
available from local ship chandler, may be contacted by Agent.
Gangway: A gangway with length 18.0 m. may be hired.
DEVELOPMENTS: Finger pier and mooring dolphins for passenger
vessels are planned at North part and will be suitable for passenger
vessels up to LOA 250 m. and Ro-Ro vessels up to LOA 150 m.
AUTHORITY: Israel Ports and Railways Authority, Port of Eilat,
PO Box 37, Eilat 88100, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (8) 635-8333. FAX: ␣972
(8) 635-8300. Cables: Namsuf Eilat. WWW: www.eilatport.org.il
Contact: Captain Guy Gilron, Harbour Master (Tel: ␣972 (8)
635-8341. Fax: ␣972 (8) 635-8320. Email: guyg@israport.il). Captain
R. Blass, Port Director.
AGENT: Carmel International Shipping Services Ltd., P.O.Box 1472,
Haifa 31014, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (4) 854-5454. Telex: 46719/46821
Carin IL. Fax: ␣972 (4) 851-5886. Cables: ‘‘Carmelship Haifa’’. Mobile
Tel: ␣972 (55) 600518. Email: charter@carmelship.co.il
HADERA: 32.28 N. 34.52 E. (See Plan)
LOCATION: About half-way between Haifa and Tel-Aviv. The terminal
is used for the importation of coal for the adjacent power station.
APPROACHES: Lights and Shore Features: The 2 Power Station
Buildings which are about 80 m. high, the three chimneys which are
254 m., 254 m. and 300 m. high and the pier with its 3 gantry cranes
are very outstanding features on the otherwise rather flat coast. The pier
is a very conspicuous radar target.
A vessel approaching in darkness will be able to distinguish the port
by the set of red and white lights on the chimneys, and a fixed red light
at the Western extremity of the pier. The Mount Carmel Light and
Mikhomoret Light will also be in sight.
There are red and green flashing lights at the entrance to the
cooling-water basin, and a flashing white light on the North-Westerly
buoy of the multi-buoy installation.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Also see ‘‘General’’.
ANCHORAGES: See ‘‘General’’.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 300 m., beam 48.0 m., draft 17.50 m. and airdraft
(waterline to breast line fairleads) 14.07 m.
HEALTH: Free Pratique no longer required at Israeli ports, unless there
is an incident.
RADIO: See ‘‘General – Radio’’ before first port.
VHF: VHF radio installed to communicate with ships, tugs and other
craft on matters relating to the port’s operation. Agent and Cargo
Receiver can be contacted on Channel 10 when within range.
TUGS: 2 tugs, about 55 tons pull each, with firefighting equipment
2 boats function as mooring, passenger and pilot boats.
BERTHING: The port’s installations consist of:
1. An off-shore coal unloading terminal consisting of a pier
(300 m.␺24 m.) which is constructed 1.7 km. from the Shore Line. It is
connected to the shore by an approach jetty on piles.
See guidelines on how to compile and submit information to us (page vi).
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Minimum water depth at the pier – 20 m. It is designed for ships of
up to 200,000 d.w.t.
The height of the pier above MSL is 14 m. There are 11 breasting and
mooring dolphins along its North side, their height above the sea is 4.5 m.
Quick-release hooks installed where applicable.
Ships are moored to the North side of the pier with their bow to
seaward. Two tugs assist with berthing, and starboard anchor is used
(8-10 shackles).
Discharging the ship’s cargo is done by 3␺35 ton gantry cranes.
2. A cooling water basin for the supply of sea water to the station
condensers is also used by the port’s craft. The water’s depth in the
navigable area is 4.5 m.
MEDICAL: Regional Hospital at Hadera, or Italian hospital at Haifa.
TANKERS: There is a fuel oil unloading terminal, about 1.0 km. North
of the coal pier, where tankers are made fast to a multi-buoy system
and fuel is pumped ashore through a 32 in. submarine pipeline. Water
depth is 18 m. and ships of 70,000 d.w.t. can be accommodated.
FRESH WATER: Available to the pier.
FUEL: Arranged by Agent.
REPAIRS: Arranged by Agent.
TIME: Local standard time is 2 hours ahead of GMT. GMT plus 3 hours
from Saturday 24th March until Saturday 25th August in 1990.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Garbage in sealed plastic bags shall be placed
in the garbage container on the pier.
GENERAL: Instructions to Ships’ Masters:
1. Please keep the port informed of your ETA, any changes in your
original notice should be communicated to your Agent.
2. Your VHF Channels 16 and 10 should be used for radio contact
with the port when approaching and when your ship is anchored.
3. The Pilot will prefer to board your vessel when in a position
1.3 miles N.N.W. of the jetty, and bow Southward; the same position is
also the best for anchoring if your ship does not berth on arrival.
4. Your pilot ladder should be as directed by IMO Regulations,
properly cleaned and secured.
5. Due to the exposed position of the berth, constant and thorough
attention to the mooring lines should be carried out. Generally the
moorings will consist of:
A. Forward:
4 Head Lines.
2 Breast Lines.
2 Springs.
B. Aft:
4 Stern Lines.
2 Breast Lines.
2 Springs.
All head and stern lines must be fibre ropes-polypropylene or others.
Breast lines and springs, if not made of fibre must have fibre tails,
15 m. – 20 m. long. Starboard anchor with about 8 shackles will also
be used.
6. When the ship is moored to the jetty.
(a) Main engines, steering, windlasses etc., should be in working
order. Any fault or damage to be repaired immediately and the
port to be informed.
(b) The ship shall always have sufficient officers and crew onboard
so as to be able to leave the jetty in an emergency.
(c) Mooring lines should be continuously checked for wear, load
distribution, etc., and any irregularity tended to.
(d) All ballast tanks, including holds designed for water ballast, to be
filled as soon as possible.
Cargo holds into which water ballast will be pumped should be
the first to be emptied of cargo.
(e) The vessel to keep herself informed on expected weather
conditions (Weather conditions are monitored continuously by
offshore Met-Buoy (wind, waves, current)).
(f) Constant – tension winches should not be in operation for any
lines.
(g) Do not change your mooring lines or re-arrange them, unless the
Duty Pilot is consulted.
7. Oily water should not be pumped, nor garbage be thrown
overboard.
For ships that have to pump out oily residues, there is a reception
tank of 50 tons capacity on the jetty.
Ship’s garbage should be put in plastic bags and loaded into a supplied
container.
8. You have to get permission before doing:
(a) Welding work, anywhere on the ship.
(b) Diving work at the ship’s hull.
(c) Lifeboat exercises.
9. The ship has to inform the Port immediately about any accident,
fire, explosion, leakage etc. on or near the ship.
10. The above instruction to Masters are based on the Ports’
Ordinance and Regulations, issued by the Israeli Ministry of Transport.
Stores: Arranged by Agent.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1985 (Updated 1996).
1. Agents, Harbour Master and Pilots are very co-operative.
2. There is always 1 Pilot and 1 tug on duty in case of rough weather.
3. Master receives a weather report twice daily from Harbour Master.
4. Agent (National Coal), Harbour Master (Hadera Port), Pilot (Hadera
Pilot) and boat service all listen to VHF Channel 10 (call signs in
brackets). If necessary at night the port will telephone the Agent at his
home, and he will then call vessel on Channel 10.
5. Due to deck arrangements of our vessel the shore gangway could
not be used. Vessel’s gangway used and landed on fender.
6. Due to distance to jetty (good fenders) it is not possible to use the
transverse crane of the vessel for storing.
7. National Coal employs 4 time-chartered bulkers of 120,000 –
160,000 tons to supply the power station of Hadera with coal. The station
consumes about 10,000 tons daily. About 5 more shiploads are needed
yearly. Mostly Panamax bulkers from U.K.
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AUTHORITY: Port of Hadera, PO Box 314, Hadera 38102, Israel. Location Length Depth Primary Use
Tel: ␣972 (4) 622-5577. FAX: ␣972 (4) 634-3034. (m.) (m.)
Contact: Y. Nachshol, Port Manager. Captain M. Inbal, Harbour Ro-Ro/Ferry Quay 400 7.5 Passenger ships
Master. Oil Jetty (finger 800 10.7
berth)
Service Quay 560 5.5 – 10.0 Passenger and
HAIFA: 32.49 N. 35.00 E. (See Plan) service ships
Dolphin Anchorage 296 10.2 – 10.8
DOCUMENTS: Eastern Container Terminal:
1 Photograph of each member of the crew. Quays 14 – 18 960 14.0 Containers
3 Crew Lists, and Crew Passports or Seamen’s Books. Kishon Zone:
1 Provisions List. Quays 1 – 4 625 10.0 General and bulk
1 List of Articles in possession each Crew member – cameras, cargo
binoculars, radios, cigarettes, tobacco, etc. Northern Chemical 350 4.5 – 9.0 Liquid chemicals
Master to declare firearms and rounds of ammunition. Terminal
4 Passenger Lists. Southern Chemical 60 8.5 Liquid chemicals
Stowage Plan and Manifest to be mailed in advance, preferable Master Terminal
to cable 72 and 48 hours before arrival holds workable and gangs Fishing Port and 450 4.0
required, also draft forward and aft on arrival. Marina
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all merchant and foreign naval vessels. CRANES:
Pilotage service is rendered round the clock. Vessels are boarded by No. Capacity
Pilot seaward of the main breakwater. (Tons)
ANCHORAGES: Vessels shall not anchor within the prohibited areas Gantry Cranes 10 35
and must keep clear of the fairways of the main harbour and Kishon Transtainers 15 35
Zone. Cranes 6 35
MAX. SIZE: The width of the entrance channel to the main port, between 4
the main and lee breakwaters, is 183 m. The depth of the entrance is 3 15
13.8 m. The width of the entrance to the Kishon Harbour is 80 m., with 6 25
a min. depth of 12.0 m. Vessels of max. draft 35 ft. can be safely Mobile Cranes 2 13
accommodated in the main port. Forklift Trucks 127 —
In the Kishon Harbour, accommodation is limited to vessels of 9.5 m. BULK CARGO FACILITIES: Grain: 3 mobile elevators on main wharf
draft. Depth in both harbours are maintained by dredging at regular (depth 13.8 m.) with combined unloading capacity of 1,800 t.p.h. Silo
intervals. capacity 100,000 tons.
Tankers: Up to 47.8 ft. draft at buoy moorings. Chemicals: Northern Terminal: Situated in the Northern part of the Kishon
HEALTH: Free Pratique by radio is granted on request by the Zone.
International Quarantine Message to the Quarantine Station round the The terminal can handle 3 ships at a time; two of up to 100 m. in
clock (including holidays) via Haifa Radio, call sign 4XO on 500 kHz. length each drawing a maximum of 9 m. and a third ship of 80 m. length
Medical advice by radio for all ships may be obtained through Haifa and 5 m. draft.
Radio 4XO free of charge. Call ‘‘Medico Haifa’’. Terminal facilities: An ethylene handling and storage installation with a
There is no special quarantine anchorage. direct pipeline link to the factory.
RADIO: Radio-telephone service from ship-to-shore and vice versa via An ammonia handling and storage installation with direct pipeline link
Haifa Radio, call sign 4XO. Ships in port may also be connected to the to the factory.
Israeli telephone system. A BTX handling installation with 3 pipes to the factory.
The port has a signal station equipped with a modern 60 kw VHF A methanol and MTBE handling installation with direct pipeline to the
installation, working on Channels 12, 14 and 16. The station is licensed factory.
for port operation only and is in continuous service. For all other 34 storage tanks in the ‘‘Gadot Terminals’’ tank farm for storage of
ship-to-shore communication contact Haifa Radio, call sign 4XO. various materials; total capacity 15,000 cu.m.
The Israeli Meteorological Service broadcasts twice daily the weather ‘‘Miluot’’ tank farm: The terminal is protected by a sophisticated
forecast in English for East Mediterranean area over Haifa Radio. fire-fighting system. Various services are available, including: Steam
Vessels approaching the coast of Israel shall report their position to generator, water supply, bilge water tank, communications, weighbridge,
the Israeli Authorities in accordance with the following procedure: air compressor, etc.
(a) Every foreign vessel bound for the ports of Haifa, Ashdod or Southern Terminal: Situated at the tip of the general cargo wharf in the
Ashkelon shall send a position report to the Israeli Ministry of Transport Kishon Harbour. The terminal has 70 atmospheric storage tanks of
(IMOT) via Haifa Radio (4XO). Such position report should be sent in different capacities for chemicals with flash-points above 30␥ C; acids
the form of a free of charge service cable when the vessel arrives at a and basic chemicals. The tanks are connected by pipeline to dolphins
distance of 50 miles from the coast and it shall contain vessel’s name, with mooring for one ship. The Southern Terminal is operated by Gadot
position, course, speed and destination. Terminals Ltd.
(b) In addition to the report, in (a) above and according to the Ports’ CONTAINER HANDLING FACILITIES:
Regulations, every vessel (foreign or Israeli) entering the Israeli territorial New Eastern Wharf: 8 container gantry cranes; lifting capacity 35 tons
waters shall send a position report which shall contain vessel’s name, under spreader, 65 tons heavy lift; hoisting height 30.7 m. above sea
position, course, speed and destination and which shall be sent at the level, 11.3 m. below sea level; outreach 33 m.
time the vessel enters territorial waters (6 miles) to: 15 stacking cranes; lifting capacity 35 tons under spreader. Number
(1) The nearest Port Operation Services, by means of VHF; of stacking rows 17 (14 between legs, 3 under cantilever).
or 2 portal cranes, lifting capacity 32 tons.
(2) The IMOT via Haifa Radio (free of charge service cable) in cases Western Wharf: Length 400 m., depth up to 10.5 m.
where VHF communication with the nearest port cannot be 2 gantry cranes; lifting capacity 35 tons under spreader; hoisting height
established. 28.5 m. above sea level, 7.5 m. below sea level.
Also see ‘‘General – Radio’’ before first port. 2 portal cranes, lifting capacity 25 tons.
TUGS: Vessels obtain tug assistance, if required, for entering or leaving STEVEDORES: Enable Agent order gangs, important obtain 48 hours
the harbour and for shifting. 4␺3,000 h.p. (30 tons B.P.). advance accurate ETA from vessel. Failure give precise ETA may result
BERTHING: Ships moor normally to wharves and jetties, and to a lesser in ship losing 12/24 hours, also cost gang waiting time. No work on
extent stern to the main breakwater and alongside dolphins. official holidays.
Main Harbour: The main harbour is situated on the Southern shore of Working Hours: Work is usually carried on in 2 shifts: the first shift is
Haifa Bay at Lat. 32␥ 48' N., Long. 35␥ 01' E. It is protected by 2 from 0630 to 1430 hrs., on ordinary working days, or from 0630 to
breakwaters: the main breakwater, 2,826 m. long, in the Northwest, and 1330 hrs. on the eve of Saturdays and holidays. The second shift is from
the lee breakwater, 765 m. long, in the East. 1530 to 2230 hrs. on ordinary working days and from 1330 to 2030 hrs.
The harbour basin covers an area of 1,066,000 sq.m. The main port’s on the eve of Saturdays and holidays. Occasionally, in order to complete
land area amounts to 1,000,000 sq.m. work on a ship or for special cargoes, a third shift is worked. At the
Kishon Auxiliary Harbour: To the East of the main port, around the lower Container Terminal, work is carried out in 3 shifts.
reaches of the Kishon rivulet, lies the Kishon Auxiliary Harbour. It MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available. Agent will board vessel with
consists of an outer harbour basin that is protected by 2 breakwaters of company doctor if so required by the Master.
600 m. and 350 m. length respectively, and a main channel of 1,045 m. TANKERS: Oil Jetty: Up to 2 oil tankers can be accommodated at one
length, of which the first stretch of 700 m., measured from the entrance time, one on each side (draft 9.7 m. – 10.4 m.).
to the outer harbour basin, has a depth of 8 m. while the second stretch In the Roadstead: There is 1 submarine oil loading and unloading berth
of 345 m. has a depth of 6.50 m. A side channel, 213 m. long and 4 m. (No. 3), connected to a submerged pipeline with a 32 in. diameter. It is
deep, which branches off the main channel toward the East, serves as situated 0.5 nautical mile N.E. of the harbour entrance in a depth of 58 ft.
a fishing dock. Another side channel 350 m. long and 8 m. deep serves of water. It lies in a direction of 319␥ and extends 10,000 ft. from shore.
as holding basin of the shipyard and the Chemicals Terminal. The signal station ashore opposite Berth No. 3 has 2 signal masts.
Location Length Depth Primary Use Vessels moor with their own 2 anchors ahead and mooring lines to
(m.) (m.) 2 buoys astern. The oil company’s Mooring Master supervises the
Main Harbour: connecting and loading or discharging, remaining aboard until sailing
Quays 2 – 4 375 8.0 – 10.0 General cargo time.
Quays 5 – 6 259 10.0 – 11.5 Passenger ships Throughput Rates: Vessels load or unload up to 1,000 t.p.h. through
and general cargo 10 in./12 in. pipelines on the Oil Jetty and up to 2,500 t.p.h. at the 32 in.
Quay 7 158 11.5 General and bulk pipeline submarine berth.
cargo Oil Storage Facilities: 41 tanks with a total capacity of 937,000 cu.m. of
Quays 8 – 9 232 13.8 Automated grain crude oil in the Bayside tank farm of the oil refineries.
terminal In the port, 16 tanks with a capacity of 157,000 cu.m. for storage of
Quays 10 – 12 396 8.5 Western light and heavy fuel oil, gas oil, kerosene and benzene.
Ro-Ro ramp – 10.5 container terminal Also see ‘‘Bulk Cargo Facilities’’.

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FRESH WATER: Drinking water is plentiful and of satisfactory quality; Use of Ship’s Boats: The use of ship’s boats is forbidden in Haifa Port.
no treatment is needed as water is frequently examined and chlorinated A public motor-launch service is available for the convenience of ship’s
when required. The water is supplied by hydrants from shore or by personnel. Call the motor-launch by day and night on VHF Channel 18.
water-barge at a delivery rate of 30–50 t.p.h. Boiler water not available. Photography: Photography in the port area is strictly forbidden without
FUEL: The following grades of oil are available for supply as bunkers: a written permit issued by the Commander of the Port Guard.
Heavy Fuel Oil 1,500 secs. Red. 1 at 100␥F. DEVELOPMENTS:
Light Fuel Oil 450 secs. Red. 1 at 100␥F. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS:
Marine Diesel Oil Standard Grade Expansion of the Passenger Terminal and the Area of Duty-Free Shops:
The oil is supplied direct from Oil Dock or from barges. Bunkers are The area of the Passenger Terminal has been increased from 1,900 –
normally supplied between 0700 and 1515 hrs. on working days; at any 2,900 sq.m. and improvements have been made, enabling simultaneous
other time by special arrangement. Delivery rate from Oil Dock is up to handling of arrivals and departures in separate concourses. Likewise,
500 t.p.h. (3,500 bbls.) and from barges up to 150 t.p.h. (1,000 bbls.) there have been ancillary improvements such as the doubling of the
CONSULS: border control areas, the addition of elevators and escalators, the
Austria Greece Norway addition of services for vehicles, etc. Today, we already have the capacity
Belgium Guatemala Panama to handle simultaneously some 1,000 passengers per hour.
Denmark Ivory Coast Spain Additionally, duty-free shops and waiting areas have been constructed,
Finland Liberia Sweden including a coffee house for the comfort and convenience of travellers.
France Netherlands Yugoslavia Work in this area is on the verge of completion, and in early 2000, the
REPAIRS: There is a modern shipyard, situated in the Kishon Zone, first passengers will already be able to enjoy shopping in the duty-free
capable of building ships of up to 18,000 d.w.t. and to handle hull repairs, shops.
conversions, engine repairs and repairs of electric equipment. Rehabilitation of Docks and Hinterland Areas in the Kishon Area: The
The yard operates a floating dock with a lifting capacity of 20,000 tons. Kishon port is currently undergoing comprehensive restoration, including
Vessels which need no dry docking can be repaired at the shipyard’s the rehabilitation of docks and their adaptation for heavy cranes,
quay, totalling 900 m. length with 11.5 m. depth. renovation of storage areas and approaches.
Ogen Ltd. also undertake ship repairs. Rehabilitation of the docks has already been completed, to be followed
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not compulsory. Port guard keeps in the course of the coming year by construction of a Ro-Ro landing and
gangway watch. rehabilitation of the storage areas and the dolphins in Gadot South.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Performed by Stevedores. Construction of Dock for the Handling of Bulk Cargo in Kishon East:
Mechanical hatch covers operated by crew. The intention in the first stage is to prepare the waterline, with a hinterland
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: 200 cigarettes, and 1 open bottle of spirits strip of approximately 50 m., serving as a reserve for the anchorage of
per person. passenger ships. In the second stage, conversion of the hinterland area
AIRPORT: International air connection from Ben Gurion Airport, 105 km. for activity with bulk cargoes is planned.
from Haifa. Expansion of Docks of the Chemical Terminal:
TIME: Local standard time is 2 hours ahead of GMT. GMT plus 3 hours (a) Reinforcement and Deepening of the Terminal’s Docks: In order
from March until end of August. to provide anchorage space for chemical tankers up to 190 m.
HOLIDAYS: Port business is suspended on the following holidays: The length to allow the simultaneous offloading of LPG, ethylene,
2 days of the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashana); the Day of Atonement ammonia and other chemicals and to shorten the waiting time at
(Yom Kippur); the first and the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles the Terminal, it was decided to expand Pier No. 3 by 140 m., giving
(Succot); the first and the last day of Passover (Pesach); Pentecost it a total length of 230 m., and at the same time to deepen the
(Shavuot). dock and restore it along its entire length.
SHORE LEAVE: Shore leave passes are obtainable at the Frontier (b) Development of Infrastructure for the Lease of Areas: The master
Control Section of the Port Police Station. Applications for the passes plan fo the chemical terminals has given rise to the need to develop
shall be filed with the Boarding Officer, Port Police. All shore leave additional storage areas for the terminals, including some
passes must be surrendered to the Boarding Officer before departure 50,000 sq.m. in Haifa port by the year 2000.
of the vessel. The Northern Chemical Terminal contains areas slated for the
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Issued by port police on arrival. construction of facilities for the storage, loading and unloading of
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Conditions of Service: chemicals. In order to stimulate entrepreneurs’ interest in these
The service includes the receipt of garbage which has been delivered areas, it will be necessary to place at their disposal developed
by ship’s crew and disposal thereof according to the Port Manager’s areas, including such infrastructure elements as piping (water,
instructions. The present conditions and rates do not apply to passenger sewage, fuel), electricity supply, communications and a peripheral
liners and vessels on cruises to whom regular service is given. The road.
service is available each working day to vessels inside the harbour basin, PROJECTS IN PLANNING:
and according to the Port Manager’s instructions to vessels outside of 1. Expansion of container storage areas in the Eastern Terminal.
harbour basin. Charged are applied for each day of stay in the harbour Completion of the planning of this project is forecast in mid-2000.
basin and for the days the service was given or tendered in the roads. 2. Preparation of a container storage area in the port’s hinterland.
The days of arrival and departure are charged if the vessel was in port 3. Construction of a Visitors Centre.
during part of the first shift of that day. 4. Development of the Carmel Port.
Surcharges: AUTHORITY: Ports and Railway Authority, Haifa Port, P.O.Box
For service by special request on days of rest: 100%. 33539, Haifa 31334, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (4) 851-8369. FAX: ␣972 (4)
For vessels in floating dock: 25%. 851-8359. Telex: 46659. Cables: Malhof. WWW: www.haifaport.org.il
Rates: Contact: Dr. Moshe Naveh, Port Manager. Captain Naphtali Weiss,
Cargo vessels up to 90 m. 15.60 N.I.S./day Harbour Master.
over 90 m. 23.40 N.I.S./day AGENT: Carmel International Shipping Services Ltd., P.O.Box 1472,
Passenger vessels up to 140 m. 45.00 N.I.S./day Haifa 31014, Israel. Tel: ␣972 (4) 854-5454. Telex: 46719, 46821
over 140 m. 90.00 N.I.S./day Carin IL. Cables: ‘‘Carmelship Haifa’’. Fax: ␣972 (4) 851-5886. Mobile
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Tel: (55) 600518. Email: charter@carmelship.co.il
Bilge Water: Conditions of Service.
Vessels are charged once for every 15 days, or part thereof, stay in
Israeli port(s). The service includes the removal of oily water from bilges.
Rates (N.I.S.): Ship’s Port’s
Pumps Pumps
Oil tankers 132.60 189.60
Other vessels up to 90 m. 75.40 111.80
over 90 m. 113.75 164.45
The dues and charges above are linked to the ‘‘representative’’
exchange rate of the U.S.Dollar, as published by the Bank of Israel.
Removal of Sludge:
Removal of sludge is not covered under the international convention
IMO 1973. Ordering sludge removal by ship’s staff and confirmation that
the service has been rendered will be on a separate form provided by
the contractor in order to distinguish it from the Port Authority form for
disposal of bilge water.
The tariff for removal of sludge from ships as agreed with the
contractor, Messrs. Gal-Yam, is as follows:
1. Flat rate: U.S.$ 16/ton.
2. The minimum charge: U.S.$ 150/ton.
The garbage disposal, waste oil disposal and the removal of sludge
services are given by Gal-Yam Boat & Tourism Ltd, P.O.Box 33871,
Haifa. Tel: 04-641744. Fax: 04-641745.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
GENERAL:
Persons Boarding Vessels: No person shall be allowed on board any
vessel unless he is in possession of a boarding pass which must be
shown on demand to the police officer at the gangway.
Passes for boarding cargo vessels on business are issued by the Port
Management; passes for boarding cargo vessels for any other purpose
and passes for boarding passenger vessels are issued by the Frontier
Control Section of the Port Police.
Swimming: Swimming in Haifa Harbour is strictly forbidden and Masters
should instruct their crews accordingly.

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