Port Aszkelon, Mediterranean oil port in Ashkelon, Israel.
Port Askelon is an oil terminal on the Mediterranean coast in Ashkelon, Israel. The facility handles shipping operations and can accommodate large vessels, providing services for petroleum handling and transport.
The facility was established in 1968 as part of an infrastructure project connecting the Red Sea with the Mediterranean. This project aimed to enable oil flow between two distant water bodies.
The port serves as a vital component of Israel's maritime infrastructure, operating under strict national security protocols due to its strategic petroleum handling capabilities.
The terminal provides basic services for ships including fuel supplies and water provisions. Note that this is an active working port and public access may be limited due to security and operational needs.
The port connects to a system transporting crude oil over long distances using multiple pumping stations. This network enables shipment through routes that avoid certain water passages.
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