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Bima
Key data
updated Apr 2020Size limits
Harbour: 89m LOA, 6,500DWT
Offshore: Draught 6.5m, 80m LOA, 3,500DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pertamina Terminal | 6.50 m | 80 m | 1 |
| PT Pelindo III Terminal | — | 89 m | 1 |
| KSOP Bima Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2020Approach
Depth in the channel threshold is 12m and beyond the channel threshold is 15m.
Port limits
Port Bima is bounded by the E side of Pulau Kambing (08°28'S 118°41'E) and by lines drawn from the N and SSE extremities of that island to Tanjung Tampa and Tanjung Lawata on the E shore, 1.25nm NE and the same distance SSE of it.
Anchorages
Ocean going vessels anchor in the roads.
Charts and publications
BA 895; AUS 414. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.
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.
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.
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 Apr 2020Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water (20t/hr)
Stores and bunkers not available.
Medical
PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital, 3.7km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport, also known as Bima Airport located at Palibelo, 13.5km.
About Bima
updated Apr 2020Where it is
Bima is situated on the NE coast of the island of Sumbawa in eastern Indonesia.
The port
Bima port is a small harbour with general cargo, passengers and liquid cargo activities. Cattle are exported from this port. Strong winds from Dec-Mar may affect working of the port.
Questions about Bima
What time zone is Bima in?
Local time at Bima is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Bima?
The deepest berth listed is at Pertamina Terminal: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Bima?
1025.
Which load line zone is Bima in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bima?
Port State Control at Bima: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bima?
The UN/LOCODE of Bima is IDBMU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bima 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.