PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Bengkalis
Pilot
updated May 2010Sea pilotage is compulsory and provided by Morong, for passage through Selat Bengkalis, harbour pilotage is unavailable. Pilot boards vessels in position 4.5nm E of the shore station. Vessels waiting for the pilot should anchor from 3.0-3.5nm E of the pilot station.
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
Max draught 6.0m.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Mean spring range 2.8m; mean neap range 0.7m.
Current: Current in the port normally sets to SE, while at low water sets to SW. Max speed of current is 2kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Sri Laksamana Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Bengkalis Passenger Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Bengkalis Ro-Ro Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Bengkalis Ro-Ro Terminal (Air Putih) | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2016Approach
The channel from the Malacca Strait to port passes through the Bengkalis Strait, length of 48km, width 100-200m with a depth of 10.5m LWS. A dangerous wreck lies off the pier.
Maximum depth in port basin is 7.0m LWS.
Port limits
The limits of Bengkalis roadstead are: Meridians 0.55nm E and W, respectively, of Government Pier (01°28'N 102°06'E), extending up to 0.82nm offshore.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be made anywhere in the approach channel from NW, or in Pelabuhan Bengkalis, with good holding ground of mud, sand and stiff clay.
Restrictions
Berthing is not permitted at night, but unberthing may take place at all times.
Tugs
Tugs are stationed at Sungai pakning.
Charts and publications
BA 1358. Admiralty Pilot NP44.
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be advised to Pertamina ship Sungai pakning at least 96, 24 and 6 hours in advance, corrections of more than 3 hours immediately.
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: Pilots: Ch 16, 12, 14, call "PKP22".
Documents
The agent will deliver the special forms onboard the vessel when alongside.
Health
Free pratique is granted on arrival.
Customs and immigration
Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.
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 May 2010Repairs
The nearest repair facilities are at Dumai. Minor repairs can be carried out at a local repair shop. There is a slipway for an 80t vessel.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Limited fresh water available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Medical officer available.
About Bengkalis
updated May 2010Where it is
Bengkalis is situated on an island of the same name, off the E coast of Sumatera, in the Malacca Straits.
The port
Bengkalis is a small port for handling general cargo and ferry passengers.
Questions about Bengkalis
What are the pilot arrangements at Bengkalis?
Sea pilotage is compulsory and provided by Morong, for passage through Selat Bengkalis, harbour pilotage is unavailable.
What time zone is Bengkalis in?
Local time at Bengkalis is UTC+7. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Bengkalis in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bengkalis?
Port State Control at Bengkalis: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bengkalis?
The UN/LOCODE of Bengkalis is IDBKI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bengkalis 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.
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