Benoa

1. Benoa pilot boarding place Pilot boards08°46.3′S 115°14.5′E

Size limits

LOA 268.6m, beam 32.25,12,493DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.1m springs.

Tidal streams: Strong tidal streams, which are reported to attain a rate of 5kts at springs, set in and out of Alur Pelayaran Benoa and the channel N of Pulau Serangan. Strong tide rips and eddies occur in Alur Pelayaran Benua. During the period of max declination (0-6°), the tidal stream appears to be semi diurnal turning approx 30 minutes after the times of semi diurnal HW and LW.

The flood streams E of the E wharf at Benoa sets strongly S and the ebb strongly N.

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

Approach

Benoa is approached from Selat Badung and entered through Alur Pelayaran Benoa, the navigation channel leading from the strait into Teluk Benoa.

The outer bar, with depths of 7.9-11.0m over it, sand and stones, lies 0.6nm E of the entrance.

Fairway Lightbuoy (safewater) is moored 1nm E of Tanjung Benoa. The sea is reported to break heavily on the coastal reef 0.25nm NNW of the lightbuoy. The least depth in the fairway over the outer bar through the entrance between the reefs is 9.0m, the length of the fairway is 4,800m with a min width of 80m.

Directions for Alur Pelayaran Benoa: It is inadvisable to enter or leave Alur Pelayaran Benoa if the tidal stream exceeds 1kt owing to the difficulty in negotiating the sharp turn in the channel at No 1 Buoy. Vessels over 100m in length always have difficulty in negotiating this turn, even in a slight stream and should wait for slack water; the most favourable times are 1 hour before HW or 1 hour after LW.

Caution: When entering Benoa Channel great caution should be exercised as there are reefs on both sides of the channel; beacons and buoys should not be relied upon.

Port limits

Port Benoa is bounded on the seaward side by an arc of a circle, radius 2nm, centred on the flagstaff at the Harbour Master's (8°44.7'S 115°12.5E) office.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in position 08°46.2'S 115°14.2'E.

Tugs

Tug "T B Subali 1" of 5,771hp capacity is available.

Charts and publications

BA 946, 3706, 3726, Indo 262A. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be cabled by Master as per Charter Party.

Communications

Benoa Radio, callsign "PKD", frequencies, 500kHz, 6491.5kHz, 2182kHz, 6215.5kHz.

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 12 and 14. Callsign "PKD 25".

Pilots and Port: Tel: +62(0)361 720560, +62(0)361 723352, +62(0)361 723560, Fax: 60(0)361 723351.

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.

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

Not available.

Dry docks

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at 50tph.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker and barge.

Provisions: Available.

Fuel/diesel oil: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Sanglah Hospital, Denpasar (10km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Ngurah Rai, Bali International (10km).

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Sat, throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Benoa is located on the S coast of Bali, 0.75nm W of Pulau Serangan, on the N side of the Benoa Channel.

The port

Benoa is the capital port of South Bali. The port includes Indonesia's first mini LNG Terminal, consisting of a floating regasification unit (FRU) and a floating storage unit (FSU). The LNG terminal is operated by Pelindo Energi Logistik (PEL) and was picked over a more conventional FSRU LNG terminal due to limited space. The terminal is used to supply gas to Bali's Pesanggaran Power Plant.

Traffic

Approx 220,000t of cargo, 25,000TEU and 7,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Benoa?

The pilot boards at Benoa pilot boarding place, 08°46.3′S 115°14.5′E.

What time zone is Benoa in?

Local time at Benoa is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the water density at Benoa?

1025.

Which load line zone is Benoa in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Benoa?

Port State Control at Benoa: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Benoa?

The UN/LOCODE of Benoa is IDBOA.

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