Israel (Draft)

Managing Life Aboard

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Boating regulations, limitations

Israel Entry Procedure.  Before entering Israel as an individual the Israeli Navy require the Boat's Captain or Agent to supply detailed information. This must be faxed to the Israeli Navy before entering Israeli waters. If you have arranged a berth the marina may be willing to forward this info on your behalf . Don't arrive during the Sabbath (Friday sunset to Saturday sunset) or on Jewish holidays; there will be no marina staff available. Arrive in daylight. All vessels are treated as suspect until details previously faxed have all been confirmed.

Entry routine is:

1. 25 Miles off the Israel coast contact either Haifa Radio or Israel Navy on Ch 16 (note large vessels must call from 100miles offshore)
2. State your position and ETA at destination. An Israeli Navy vessel will then meet you, speak on Ch 16 to change to a working channel. The boat will stay close by, and often have aimed weapons. Keep your course and speed.
3. Crew will be called on deck for inspection by binoculars
4. You will be asked all the questions previously faxed. Have a copy in hand.
5. Once answered satisfactorily, you'll be welcomed to Israel by loudspeaker.

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Questions Asked October 2009

1. Ships name ………….
2. Previous name if name has been changed…..
3. Call sign…..
4. Flag and port of registration
5. Registration Number
6. MMSI Number
7. Satellite telephone number
8. Mobile phone number
9. Year of Build
10. Gross tonnage
11. Type of Vessel and cargo
12. Number of crew
13. Number of passengers
14. Name and contact detail of agent
15. Does boat have a ships security certificate
16. Level of security
17. Are any weapons/firearms carried
18. Last and previous ports with date and time of arrival/departure
19. Destination
20. Position,course and speed
21. ETA(UTC)
22. Crew Information and position (Captain/Owner/etc)

1.         Name………..
2.         Nationality….
3.         Place of residence
4.         Date of Birth
5.         Sex
6.         Passport Number

23.  Does boat Have AIS
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