Notice 030/2026: Barge ETD OXYRINCHUS Towing Haifa to Ashdod Apr 23
Summary
Israel's Ministry of Justice has issued Notice to Mariners No. 030/2026 advising that a towing operation for Barge ETD OXYRINCHUS assisted by Tug Bardive1 will take place from Haifa Port on 23 April 2026 with an estimated arrival at Ashdod Marina on 24 April 2026 early morning. The vessel will sail 3–5 nautical miles from the shoreline with a 200-meter towing cable. All mariners are requested to maintain a minimum safe distance of 1 nautical mile from the towing tugboats and the barge, which will display standard towing lights and shapes for vessels over 200 meters.
“All Mariner is requested to maintain a minimum safe distance of 1 NM from the towing tugboats and the Barge”
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The Notice advises mariners of a scheduled towing operation on 23 April 2026 involving Barge ETD OXYRINCHUS and Tug Bardive1 traveling from Haifa to Ashdod Marina. The barge will display standard towing lights and shapes for vessels exceeding 200 meters in length, with a 200-meter towing cable. Mariners operating in Israeli coastal waters should be aware of the 1 nautical mile minimum safe distance requirement during this operation.
Vessel operators and maritime companies with activities along the Haifa to Ashdod corridor should note this advisory and ensure crew awareness of the safe-distance requirement. The Notice is informational and non-binding but reflects standard maritime safety expectations under Israeli navigation advisory procedures.
What to do next
- Maintain a minimum safe distance of 1 NM from the towing tugboats and the Barge
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030 / 2026 Towing pipe
Type: Public Announcements Topic: Notices to Mariners Shipping Notices Publish Date: 23.04.2026 N O T I C E T O M A R I N E R S
No. 030 / 2026
Subject: Towing pipe.
This is to advise to all mariners that on the 23 0f October 2026 towing operation of Barge ETD OXYRINCHUS Tug Bardive1
will take place from Haifa ETD 23 April in the morning port Ashdod Marina ETA 24 April early Morning.
sailing at a distance of 3 to 5 NM from shoreline, Towing Cable line Length 200mtr,
All Mariner is requested to maintain a minimum safe distance of 1 NM from the towing tugboats and the Barge
Standard vessel lighting: Towing lights and shapes more than 200 meter.
הנידון: גרירת דוברה על ידי גוררות Bardive1
לתשומת לב הימאים: גוררת Bardive1 תעסוק בגרירת הדוברה ETD OXYRINCHUS מנמל חיפה למרינה אשדוד זמן התחלה משוער ב23 לאפריל 2026 בבוקר זמן הגעה משוער ב 24 לאפריל 2026 בבוקר אורך כבל הגרירה 200 מטר הפלגה בטווח של 3 עד 5 מייל מהחוף
כל כלי השייט מתבקשים לשמור טווח ביטחון של 1 מייל מהגוררת והדוברה
הגוררת תציג אורות ואותות יום גרירה מעל 200 מטר
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