Bengkulu

1. Bengkulu (Benkulen) pilot boarding Pilot boards03°52.6′S 102°15.7′E

Size limits

Max LOA 189.93, beam 32.26m, 58,175DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

HHWS 2.0m LWS, MHWS 0.7m LWS and MLWS 0.1m LWS.

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

Approach

Bengkulu is approached from NW and or SE and entered through a canal on the alignment of leading lights.

Directions for entering harbour:

Approach from W or NW: From a position SW of Pulau Tikus Light (03°50'S 102°11'E), the track leads E passing (positions given from the light):

S of Karang Bayan (2.25nm W), then:

S of Pulau Tikus and N of a 9.7m patch (4.5nm SE). Then, between a dangerous wreck (approx 5.75nm SE), and an 8.9m patch, 2nm N, marked by a buoy (starboard hand). Gosong Lampuyang, over which there are depths off less than 2.0m, lies 1nm N of the patch; a buoy (port hand) marks the W side of Gosong Lampuyang. Then, N of the Fairway Lightbuoy (safe water) (03°52.6'S 102°15.7'E).

Approach from SE: From a position SW of Tanjung Genting (03°58'S 102°17'E) the track leads N, passing W and N of Karang Lebar, then as described above.

Entry: The alignment (145.5°) of the leading lights leads SSE through the fairway of the canal leading into Pulau Baai.

The designed dredged canal is 1,900m in length; width at water level is 360m and width at channel bed level is 80m, average depth is 12.0m with a min depth of 7.0m LWS.

Port limits

The limits of the roadstead are: The parallel 03°46'S to 03°55'S and the meridian through Ujung Coko (03°43'S 102°14'E).

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy (03°52.6'S 102°15.7'E) in a depth of approx 16.0m.

Anchorage may also be obtained, for larger vessels, farther offshore W of Bengkulu in a depth of 13.0m, sand and coral.

Inner anchorage: The best inner anchorage is clear of the dangers fronting the coast NW of the boat harbour, with good holding ground of mud and sand, in a depth of approx 8.2m.

Tugs

Tug is available.

Charts and publications

BA 2965, 2780, 2781. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

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

Limited repairs may be effected but advance notice is required.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel fuel can be supplied with advance notice.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Klinik Harapan Mitra, 10.6km.

Crew change

For crew signing on, transit visas must be obtained from the Indonesian Consulate prior to arrival.

Transport

Nearest airport: Lapter Fatmawati Bengkulu, 10.2km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Bengkulu is situated on the SW coast of Sumatera. Pulau Baai is located approx 8nm S of Bengkulu, towards the southern end of Sumatera approx 210nm NW of the western entrance to the Sunda Strait.

The port

The port of Bengkulu is mainly an anchorage port but has a boat harbour protected by breakwaters, only small craft can enter the port and moor alongside pier. Deep draught vessels use the new port of Pulau Baai which is mainly used for the export of coal from Indonesia's largest open cast mine at Tanjungenim, 160km E. Rice, coffee and timber products are also exported. Imports include general cargo and petroleum products.

Where does the pilot board at Bengkulu?

The pilot boards at Bengkulu (Benkulen) pilot boarding, 03°52.6′S 102°15.7′E.

What time zone is Bengkulu in?

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

What is the water density at Bengkulu?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bengkulu in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bengkulu?

Port State Control at Bengkulu: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bengkulu?

The UN/LOCODE of Bengkulu is IDBKS.

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