Amamapare

Size limits

Max LOA 199.99m, draught 6.7m, beam 32.26m, 64,061DWT.

Water density

1018-1022.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range between 1.0-3.2m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Amamapare is approached from the sea by a well marked channel approx 12nm in length, and entered on the alignments of three sets of leading lights.

A lightbuoy is moored 1nm W of the approach channel entrance, approx 8nm W of Tanjung Pohon Batu. The channel is 270m in width and its limits are marked with numerous lightbuoys and light beacons.

Bright working lights are exhibited from the copper mines, 53nm NNE of Tanjung Pohon Batu and are visible for at least 90nm SW from the mines in clear weather.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained, for those vessels awaiting a berth, or required to top off cargo loading, in a position about 0.5nm W of the Fairway Lightbuoy (04°55.0'S 136°40.0'E) in a depth of 36m.

The outer anchorage, however is exposed to NW and W winds, particularly between Dec and Feb, and a disruptive short swell may produce rolling.

Good sheltered anchorage may be obtained in the river at Amamapare in depths of approx 27m.

Restrictions

Vessels up to 20,000DWT may berth alongside the ore loading jetty, where there are depths of approx 8m - 9m. Vessels are loaded by conveyor belt from the latter to a max bar draught of 6.7m and then, if necessary, topped up by two 2,000t purpose built barges in the outer anchorage off the entrance to the approach channel, where there are depths of 27.4m.

Tugs

Tugs are available to assist berthing.

Charts and publications

BA 3527. Admiralty Pilot NP35, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Contact should be made on approaching Lightbuoy "A" to receive anchoring and pilotage information.

Communications

Radio: Amamapare Radio callsign "Port Ampre". It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX" from S and W or Jayapura Radio "PNK" from N and E, then through either Merauke Radio "PKY5" or Sorong Radio "PKY4" when closer to the port. Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Port and pilot: Ch 16, 09. Call "Ampre", Tel: +62 956 425502.

Tugs: Ch 16, 14.

All available throughout 24 hours during loading.

Documents

The agent will deliver the special forms onboard the vessel when alongside.

Health

Free pratique is granted on arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be renewed at the major ports.

Customs and immigration

Customs: All vessels are subject to a Customs search on arrival.

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.

Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate of Marine Safety and Seafarers, Directorate General of Sea Communications.

Position: Director

Address: Karya Building, 12th Floor, JI Merdeka Barat 8, Jakarta Pusat 10110, Indonesia.

Tel: +62 21 350 5705.

Fax: +62 21 350 5705.

Mob: +62 811 960640.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

ISPS compliance: The US Coast Guard has determined (12/2012) that the Republic of Indonesia is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in their ports. The Republic of Indonesia is removed from the list of the Countries Affected in paragraph B of the Port Security Advisory. Therefore, actions required in paragraphs C and D of this Port Security Advisory are no longer required for vessels that arrive in the United States after visiting ports in the Republic of Indonesia.

In a further effort to combat piracy, the Indonesian Government are allocating Piracy Anchor Safe Zones within some of their ports. These will be patrolled by the Indonesian Marine Police. Individual Port Authorities should be contacted about the latest information concerning these.

Bunkers, water and stores

Stores: Limited quantities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Timika Town, connecting flights to Jayapura.

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Amamapare is located on the SW coast of New Guinea.

The port

The port is the export outlet for the copper and gold mines at Ertsberg, in Pegunungan Nassau, approx 80nm up Sungai Tipuka. Copper concentrates are piped, in liquid form, to a point near the port where the concentrate is dried and barged to the port. The port is also used by general cargo vessels importing foodstuffs and machinery.

Traffic

Approx 170 vessels and 1,800,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Amamapare?

Pilotage is not compulsory but strongly recommended, especially for vessels unfamiliar with the port.

What time zone is Amamapare in?

Local time at Amamapare is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Amamapare?

The deepest berth listed is at PT Freeport Indonesia Terminal: 6.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Amamapare?

1018-1022.

Which load line zone is Amamapare in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Amamapare?

Port State Control at Amamapare: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Amamapare?

The UN/LOCODE of Amamapare is IDAMA.

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