Batu Ampar

Size limits

LOA 225m, beam 48.018m, draught 12.0m, 63,581DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

HW: 1.7m

LW: 0.8m

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

Approach

Directions for Pertamina Basin: From a position about 0.225nm S of a pillar buoy (01°10'N 103°58.8'E), the position of which is approximate, the line of bearing (089°) of the Pertamina Basin Light (triangle, point down, on white beacon, Racon) leads E into the basin passing (with positions from Pertamina Basin Light (01°10.0'N 104°00.3'E)),

0.325nm N of a light beacon (white, 1nm WSW) marking the N edge of a separated reef which dries to 0.8m, then:

Through a channel marked by light buoys and buoys (lateral) then:

Through an unmarked gap 135m wide between the coastal reefs which dry and extend N and S of the entrance.

The least depth on the alignment is 5.0m, however depths of 4.6m lie close N of the track.

Directions for McDermott Basin: From a position about 0.15nm N of the pillar buoy the line of bearing 094° of Batu Ampar Light (white beacon) (01°10.3'N 104°00.5'E), passes through an entrance between the reefs, 90m wide, marked by beacons, (lateral). The depth on this track is 3.4m.

It is reported that the extent of the reef extending N from S quay of Pertamina Basin has been considerably reduced, and it was further reported that vessels with a draught of 10.4m have used the basin. It is recommended that further information is obtained from the Port Authorities.

Anchorages

The anchorage position is 01°10.5'N 103°59.0'E.

Tugs

Tugs are available for Pertamina berths.

Charts and publications

BA 3831, 4040, 4042. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Communications

Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Communication via radio station : Batu Ampar radio "PKP28".

VHF: Port: Ch 16.

Contact pipeline gas protector vessel to inform of vessel arrival via VHF Ch 08 or 16.

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

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.

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.

Stores: Limited fresh provisions.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Harapan Bunda Hospital (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Hang Nadim International Airport located in Batam (15km).

Working hours

The port operates 24 hours a day with break time at 0600-0700 hrs, 1200-1300 hrs, 1800-1900 hrs and 2400-0100 hrs (GMT+7hrs).

Where it is

Batu Ampar is located on the S side of Singapore Strait on the N coast of Batam Island. The port lies approx 12nm SE of Singapore city.

The port

Batu Ampar is a medium sized port which consists of rectangular shaped basin handle general cargo, container, Ro-Ro, passengers & liquid facilities. Two ferry terminals operate from nearby, namely Batam Centre Ferry Terminal, 7.5km SE and Nongsa Point, 11.5km NE of Batu Ampar.

Traffic

Approx 7,900,000t of cargo and 240,000TEU's handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Batu Ampar?

Available. The pilot reportedly boards from a tug.

What time zone is Batu Ampar in?

Local time at Batu Ampar is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the water density at Batu Ampar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Batu Ampar in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Batu Ampar?

Port State Control at Batu Ampar: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Batu Ampar?

The UN/LOCODE of Batu Ampar is IDBUR.

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