Activities of the department are performed in accordance with the national organs in charge of the subject.
The security center constitutes a command center for the port to which and from which various reports are transmitted. The center is manned 24 hours a day, 365 day annually.
The Security Unit performs its total activities thru several units:
The guards’ unit
A security inspectors unit
A cargo inspectors unit
The security department has work interfaces with other organs:
Boarders’ control – the examination of crews and passengers on cargo ships as well as tourist ships exiting and entering the State of Israel thru the
Port of
Ashdod.
Customs – release of cargos and other initiated activities to prevent smuggling.
The navy base – cooperation in the security field from a maritime aspect and the routine current activities.