Port of Gush Halav

The approach to Gush Halav is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sur Lighthouse at 13.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Rosh-Hanikra (17.3 NM WSW), Rosh-Hanikra (17.5 NM WSW), Akko (23.7 NM SW), Frutarom Oil (24.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Gush Halav is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Gush Halav (IL8UH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for IL8UH on the live map.

The Port of Gush Halav is a port in IL. Its UN/LOCODE is IL8UH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, IL, are the ISO country code for IL. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Gush Halav operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.