| Ashdod is located abt. 40 km
south of Tel Aviv, adjoining the mouth of the Lakhish (Soukhrir) stream. The port of
Ashdod is centered between two breakwaters, 2,200m and 900m long respectively. The Lee
Breakwater forms the outer wall of No 1 quay; the rest of the port consists of seven piers
and a jetty for general, bulk and containerized cargoes.
Load Line zone: Summer.
Max Size: Max draft: Panamax, 12.90m, Post Panamax 12.50m.
For vessels with draft exceeding 11.5 meters, coordination with harbour master through the
ships agent is compulsory prior sailing to Israel.
NAVIGATION
Port limits: The port limits are as follows:
31°49.50' 034°36.00'E; 31°53.40'N 034°38.00'E
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: Directions for entering harbour: The approach to the
harbour entrance is from NW and is clear of dangers.
Two lightbuoys (port hand, pillar) are moored 0.2nm and 0.5nm respectively NNE of the
harbour entrance.
Pilot: Compulsory. Pilots can be contacted via VHF ch 16, 14 and 12, 12 hours prior to
arrival. The pilot boards within or outside the main breakwater. The nearest berth is 1nm
and the farthest is 2nm.
Anchorage: Outer anchorage: Anchorage in depths of 22-29m may be obtained West of the
harbour,
Anchoring is prohibited within the limits of the
port, E of Long 034°37.6'E.
Tidal range and flow: MHWS 0.38m, MLWS 0.35m.
Dock water density: 1024.
Weather: Land and sea breezes all year round. In the winter there are sometimes SW gales,
during the spring and autumn NW winds, sometimes reaching force 4/5 in the afternoon but
calming down at the early evening.
Principal navigation aids: Principal marks:
Landmarks (positioned from Ashdod light (31°49'N 034°39'E):
Ashdod light (conspicuous red and white checkered concrete tower, 42m in height),
exhibited 0.35nm SE of the S end of the harbour.
Radio mast (conspicuous, red lights) (1.25nm NE).
Five chimneys (conspicuous, red lights) (1.5nm NNE).
Major light: Ashdod light.
Charts: BA 1585. Admiralty Pilot NP49.
Tugs: tugs are available: upto 40t bollard pull
Mooring information: Via port
control Ch. 14,
BERTHS
Area |
Usage |
Length
(m) |
Depth
(m) |
Quays 1 |
Agriculture,
General Bulk cargoes Ro-Ro |
560 |
5-10.5 |
Quays 2 |
Waiting berth/Small craft |
150 |
5 |
Quays 3 |
Passenger
ships general and bulk cargoes Ro-Ro |
620 |
9-11.5 |
Quays 4 |
Passenger
ships general cargoes |
207 |
12.5 |
Quays 5 |
general
cargoes, bulk, container Ro-Ro |
480 |
10.5-13.8 |
Quays 6 |
Waiting berth/Small craft |
150 |
7 - 10 |
Quay 7 |
Container terminal |
480 |
10 - 12 |
Quays 8 |
Ctr and Tanker |
105 |
12 |
Quays 9 |
Coal +
Conatiner |
438 |
13.8 |
Quays 10 |
Bunker
barge |
150 |
4 |
Quays 11-12 |
Bulk Phosphate , potash |
396 |
12 -13.8 |
Quay 30 |
explosives |
150 |
9.5 |
Facilities:
Cranes are available: upto 50t, which can lift in
tandem 75t
Gantry cranes available at the container berths.
Loading of bulk potash, phosphate and combined fertilizers is carried out by spout loaders
at Piers No 11 and 12, capable of loading Panamax with a max LOA of 220m and a draft of
11m at Pier No 11 (potash) and 12.5m at Pier No 12 (phosphate).
Barges: Not available.
GENERAL
Repairs: Available.
Bunkers/water/stores/ Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical facilities: Available.
Transport:
Airport: Tel Aviv (international) (see also link
page).
Crew change: available
Banks: Available.
Surveyors: Available.
Garbage: Garbage collection service available.
Officials and visitors: Permitted.
ALWAYS
ASK ABOUT OUR D/A BEFORE CALLING ISRAELI PORTS : agency@unishipping.co.il.
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