Balongan

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 106.41m, beam 20.06m, 5,761DWT

Offshore: LOA 251.56m, draught 20m, 115,812DWT

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Min 0.6m, max 1.0m.

Flow: flood tide 0.5kts SE; ebb tide 0.5kts NW.

Period: Semi diurnal

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

Anchorages

Vessels should anchor 3nm N of Export SBM to await instructions in position 06°13.2'S 108°47.0'E.

Restrictions

Minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC) 0.5m.

A restricted entry area has been established surrounding the oilfields; the area lies between the meridians of 106°59'E and 108°46'E. Mariners should always seek the latest information on navigating within the area, especially when bound for one of the oil terminals, as numerous structures and submerged obstructions exist, not all of which are charted or marked. Unauthorised navigation is prohibited within 500m of all such structures, submarine pipelines and storage tankers, which can swing about their moorings.

Caution: A vessel entering a restricted area may be challenged by Indonesian air and sea patrols which operate in this part of Java Sea.

Tugs

Four tugs are available.

Mooring

Mooring boat available.

Charts and publications

BA 3729 & 3730. Indonesian Navy HO 79. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2, 1 day and 4 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Communications

Balongan Coastal Radio Station, callsign "PKQ-2".

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16; 19.

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.

Customs and immigration

Officials will board the vessel as soon as possible after arrival to give inward clearance

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

Flags

The Indonesian flag is to be flown by day throughout the vessel's stay in the area.

Notices and regulations

Vessels using the loading terminals or nominated anchorages should be given a copy of the Conditions of Port use issued by Petramina Jakarta, who operates all the terminals, prior to berthing.

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

Fresh water: Available at LPG berth by barge, max 200t at a rate of 75tph.

Medical

There is a hospital and clinic available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cirebon, 40km.

Where it is

Balongan is located 14km ESE of Indramaju, approx 35km from Cirebon.

The port

Balongan Oil Terminal consists of two SBM's and a group of four mooring buoys for a conventional mooring. A small harbour, protected by two breakwaters extending 200m from the shore, lies in front of a tank farm at the inshore end of the pipeline from Arimbi Field.

Balongan Lightbuoy (safe water) is moored 9.5nm NNE of the inshore end of the pipeline mentioned above.

Export SBM (Balongan Terminal) is moored 7nm NE of Balongan. It is joined by a pipeline and a light is exhibited from it.

Domestic Conventional Buoy Moorings are 2.5nm SW of Export SBM.

Traffic

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Balongan?

Compulsory. Berthing/unberthing during daylight hours only.

What time zone is Balongan in?

Local time at Balongan is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Balongan?

The deepest berth listed is at Balongan/Pertamina UP III: 20.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Balongan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Balongan?

Port State Control at Balongan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Balongan?

The UN/LOCODE of Balongan is IDBAL.

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