Belawan

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 274.48m, beam 48m, draught 8.5m, 14,9962DWT.

Offshore: LOA 183.1m, 49,997DWT.

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.5m. Tidal streams outside of, and off, the entrance 03°53'N 098°45'E to Pelabuhan Belawan, set as follows;

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

Approach

Alur Pelayaran Belawan, which is 75m wide at its narrowest part, is subject to periodical dredging, and depths are subject to frequent changes.

The channel is approx 9nm length, 100m width and 8-10m depth at LWS. The channel is provided with 9 lightbuoys and 5 leading lights in addition to the leading light beacons on Dermaga Samudera.

The max permitted draught on any tide is 10% less than the predicted depth of water.

The Sea Buoy, red/white vertical striped (Fl W 6s 6M) is located in position 03°58.1'N 098°47.5'E, 5nm from Belawan Channel.

Port limits

The port limits are the parallels of 03°46'N and 03°48'N, meridians of 98°40'E and 98°43'E.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage 03°55'N 098°46'E is established NE of No 2 Lightbuoy at the pilot boarding position.

Anchorage is prohibited in the following areas:

Within 0.32nm on each side of the axis of Alur Pelayaran Belawan to a N limit of Lat 03°55'N.

Within the pipeline area between latitude 03°51'N and latitude 03°51.5'N, extending from the coast to the loading area (03°51'N 098°47'E).

In Pelabuhan Belawan, E of longitude 098°41'E.

Restrictions

Single traffic only is permitted in the channel. Vessels leaving harbour have priority over those entering.

Charts and publications

BA 3584, 3921, 3901, 400. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

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.

VHF: Belawan Radio: Ch 16 calling, Ch 20 working.

Belawan Pilots & Port: Ch 12, 10, 11. Tel: +62 61 694 1919,

Email: [email protected]

Documents

Note: When calling at Indonesian ports and terminals, all crew members must have valid passports. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry in the port. Non compliance may result in crew members being repatriated.

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.

Notices and regulations

Regulations: Vessels leaving harbour have priority over those entering. Large sized vessels are not permitted to pass in the channel. Vessels are berthed and unberthed throughout 24 hours.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs only.

Dry docks

Drydock for coasters; 2 slipways for small craft (100t).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by pipeline (100tph) or barge.

Bunkering: Available. Fuel at Pertamina Jetty or by road tanker, advance notice must be given.

Stores: Limited supplies available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Rumah Sakit Umum Melati (0.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Kualanamu International Airport located at North Sumatera (46.2km).

Nearest railway: Medan (26km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Belawan is situated on the NE coast of Sumatra facing the busy Malacca Strait.

The port

Belawan is the port for Medan, 18km south. As well as handling general, container, bulk cargoes and oil products the port accommodates a substantial passenger throughput. The port is a major exporter of rubber and palm oil, with a growing export trade in manufactured goods; also forest products, tobacco, tea and coffee.

What are the pilot arrangements at Belawan?

Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Belawan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Belawan?

The deepest berth listed is at Passenger Terminal: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Belawan?

1015.

Which load line zone is Belawan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Belawan?

Port State Control at Belawan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Belawan?

The UN/LOCODE of Belawan is IDBLW.

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