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Benete
Pilot
updated Oct 2012Pilotage is not compulsory but is available from the mining company. Pilot boarding position is 08°53.1'S 116°42.5'E.
Key data
updated Mar 2020Size limits
LOA 200m, draught 14.0m, 100,000DWT.
Water density
1023.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Surface current: Max speed 0.73 m/s, Average speed 0.1m/s. Direction to NW (300-315°) and to SE (75-150°).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benete Port Terminal | 14.00 m | 200 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2020Approach
The port is approached though Teluk Benete and entered through a short navigation channel, length 1.5nm, width 617m, min depth 20.0m.
Teluk Benete is entered between Tanjung Maloh and Tanjung Benete. The port of Benete lies within the bay.
The alignment 127° of the following leading lights leads into the bay:
Front light (white triangle point up, on beacon) (08°54.4'S 116°44.8'E).
Rear light (white triangle point down, on beacon) (08°54.5'S 116°44.9'E).
Anchorages
Vessels anchor in Teluk Taliwang ( Taliwang Bay ) position Lat.8 o 48â25â S, Long 116 o 47â25âE, 11km N of Benete.
Restrictions
All vessels calling at Benete Bay are prohibited from dropping anchor inside the bay due to the proximity of live coral reefs.
Tugs
Two tugs available.
Mooring
One mooring boat available.
Charts and publications
BA 3706. Indonesian chart 293. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2012Communications
Benete Radio: Frequency 6215kHz.
VHF: Port and pilots: Ch 16, 12, 14. Tel: +62 372 635318.
Health
Free pratique will be granted by the quarantine officer once vessel is secured in the berth.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Mar 2020Repairs
No repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not Available.
Bunkers: Not Available.
Medical
General Hospital West Sumbawa, 32.4km.
Working hours
0700-1100hrs, 1400-1700hrs, 1900-0430hrs, 2300-0300hrs (applicable during holidays too).
About Benete
updated Mar 2020Where it is
Benete is situated on the SE side of Teluk Benete, on the SW coast of Sumbawa Island, in the south central portion of the Indonesian archipelago.
The port
The port is located on the SW coast of Sumbawa Island on the SE end of the Selat Alas in the lesser Sunda Islands. The port mainly handles copper concentrates processed from the nearby ore mine, coal for the power station, liquid and general cargoes and Ro-Ro.
Questions about Benete
What are the pilot arrangements at Benete?
Pilotage is not compulsory but is available from the mining company.
What time zone is Benete in?
Local time at Benete is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Benete?
The deepest berth listed is at Benete Port Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Benete?
1023.
Which load line zone is Benete in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Benete?
Port State Control at Benete: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Benete?
The UN/LOCODE of Benete is IDBEN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Benete say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.