Port of Ashkelon

The controlling depth at Ashkelon is 31 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Ashkelon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ashkelon Harbour Lighthouse at 0 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Ashkelon Harbour (0.2 NM SSE), Ashkelon Harbour (0.4 NM NW), Ashkelon Harbour (0.6 NM NNW), Ashkelon Outer Breakwater (0.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ashkelon is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Ashkelon (ILAKL) 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 ILAKL on the live map.

The Port of Ashkelon is a port in IL. Its UN/LOCODE is ILAKL — 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 Ashkelon 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.

ASHKELON (UN/Locode: ILAKL), Israel is a seaport located at approximately 31.65125° N, 34.51731° E.

Coordinates: 31.65125° N, 34.51731° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ASHDOD — UN/Locode: ILASH — 31.83049° N, 34.64272° EEL ARISH (AL ARISH) — UN/Locode: EGAAC — 31.15000° N, 33.83000° EHADERA — UN/Locode: ILHAD — 32.47060° N, 34.87747° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 31 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.