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100 nm from the coast of Israel. (50NM FOR SMALL CRAFT), every ship shall send a position report in the form of free of charge service cable to the IMOT via Coast Station Haifa Radio (4XO) or by telex to  No 342195 ISHAY IL,

The report shall contain the following data:

ETA's: For port agent, approx. ETA should be sent 7, 5 and 3 days prior to arrival and a definite ETA should be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Latest with 3 days ETA, the vessel/owners should provide the agent with all information requested in above RAD17a,

ETA to the Israeli Navy is to be sent via agent 24 hours prior to arrival in Israel

Documentation required:

1. Valid Ship's Documents

2. Crew List (4 copies)

3. Passenger (4 copies)

4. Arrival Declaration

5. Stores List

6. Bonded Lists

7. Arms and Ammunition List

8. Crew Customs Declaration

9. Immigration Questionnaire

10. Valid Passports or Seaman's Books

11. Stowaway List

12. Declaration of Ballast Change

Cargo documentation: Cargo Manifests of Import Cargo presented by agent, incl dangerous cargo manifest if any o/board. Cargo Documents for Export Cargo issued by shippers.

Health regulations:

No communication with shore is allowed until Free Pratique has been obtained from the Quarantine Authorities. Free Pratique can be obtained by radio. Master should send a "Standard Quarantine Message" to the Quarantine Authorities through Haifa Coastal Station

Rat-guards are obligatory at all moorings.

Customs and immigration:

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

Flags: Israeli flag must be displayed.

Notices of readiness: To be tendered to agents in accordance with the charter party during office hours (0800-1600hrs).

General information concern berthing, safety, working hours & regulations:

The Port agents carry out the ordering of berths, stevedoring, tally and cranes 1 day in advance for the 1^st shift and during morning hours the same day for the 2^nd & 3rd shift.

Berthing and stevedore gangs per vessel will be decided during the daily port meeting until 13:00 Hrs in accordance with the prevailing berthing turn and procedure. The Vessel has a cancelling option for stevedores until 13:30 for the 2^nd shift and until 14:30 for the 3^st shift and 1^rd shift of the following day.

Public holidays: No work on Saturdays or official holidays, those being: Passover, Independence Day, First Harvest Day, Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles Day.

Working hours in Ashdod and Haifa: "Download of non working holidays for year 2001/2002"(zip)

Sunday -Thursday

1^st shift 06:30-14:30hrs

2^nd shift 15:00-22:00hrs.

3^rd shift, Saturday -Thursday 22:30-05:00hrs

Friday or Day before Holiday

1^st shift 06:30 – 13:30 hrs

2^nd shift 13:30 – until abt. 1.5 hrs b4 sunset at Ashdod or 20:30 at Haifa

At Haifa gangs available during Saturday for Container vessels

for Eilat &Ashkelon please see separate on their page.

Standby for moving vessels:
The Master or the person temporarily in charge of a vessel is to ensure that an adequate number of officers and crew are on board and that the main propelling machinery of the vessel is maintained so that the vessel could be moved with one hour notice. No vessel may dismantle engines or otherwise interfere with 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 Harbor Master via the ship agent.
Turning of propellers:
All vessels are required to avoid turning their propellers when berthed in port.
Vessels preparing to maneuver may contact the Port Management by VHF, through the port's look-out station and request permission before turning their propellers for trial.
Turbine ships, which must have their propellers turning while berthed, should inform the Harbor Master Office in writing.

A vessel which have not been freed of explosive gases must, on nearing the port and during the time such vessels remain in port, display by day a red flag not less than one sqm and by night a red light at the masthead. A wire cable with an eye must be hung over the stem and also over the stern of such vessels and secured to the vessel to act as a towing spring in case of fire. Dangerous and hazardous cargoes shall be properly marked and a special list of those cargoes shall be on board.

The Master of a ship carrying a dangerous cargo must not dismantle, by himself or by others, the engines or reduce their power while in port unless previously permitted in writing by the port manager. While dangerous cargo is loading and unloading, the staff should be on alert so that an eventual immediate exit from port is possible.
The Master of a ship carrying dangerous cargo must inform the port manager of the said cargo, of damaged packing, liquid or gas leaks, as well as of any other details that might endanger loading, property or the risk of the workers' lives.

Safety: Safety Rules: Masters are reminded that all rules relating to safety, i.e. proper gangways and other passages, efficient lighting, inspection and marking of cargo gear, etc, shall be complied with.

Fire Precautions: Vessels shall have power available at short notice for fire fighting, winches, etc.
Smoking, welding, cutting; open fires, (naked lights) are forbidden:

1. Near inflammable goods, whether in the hold or on deck.

2. In or near to a compartments where dangerous goods are stowed or being handled.

3. When the vessel is bunkering. Welding, cutting, etc, in engine rooms, heating and ventilation ducts, holds and bulkheads are forbidden unless written permission is obtained from the Harbour's Safety Department.

Welding and cutting work in any other place is allowed, however the Harbour's Safety Department shall be notified in writing by the ship's Master four hours prior to such work. The Master or the person temporarily in charge shall ensure that a suitable fire extinguisher and fire hydrant, rigged and ready, will be at the place where welding or cutting work is being done. Each work will be performed under qualified ship inspector's supervision.

Reporting of fire, collision, etc: Should any vessel, while in port, spring a leak, suffer collision or catch fire, or should an explosion occur on board. The Master of such vessel should immediately report the occurrence to the port management using the port's Signal Station on VHF ch 12, 14, 16. In addition a written report is to be forwarded to the port management as soon as possible.

Environment - Pollution

Legal Framework

The legal framework for marine pollution prevention consists of a number of laws:

The Prevention of Sea Water Pollution by Oil Ordinance, 1980, which prohibits discharge of oil or oily water into Israel’s territorial and inland waters by any shore installation or vessel, and makes any such act a criminal offense;

The Prevention of Sea Pollution (Dumping of Waste) Law, 1983, which controls dumping of waste at sea;

The Prevention of Sea Pollution from Land-based Sources Law, 1988, which prohibits the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewater without a permit;

The Maintenance of Cleanliness Law, 1984, which prohibits the disposal of any refuse in public areas;
The Ports Ordinance, 1971, which provides for the operation and management of ports in Israel, with special regard to the handling of hazardous substances in ports.

Regional and International Conventions