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Bima Terminal
Pilot
updated Aug 2010Compulsory pilotage by Mooring Master who will advise the vessel's Master on approach to the SBM/storage tanker "Citra Ayu", mooring and unmooring, connecting and disconnecting hoses.
Key data
updated Sep 2023Size limits
Offshore: LOA 350m, draught 25m, 250,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bima Marine Terminal | 25.00 m | 66 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 Sep 2023Anchorages
A lightbuoy (special), moored close NW of position "B", marks the N point of the anchorage.
Restrictions
Restricted Area: Bima Oil Field is protected by a restricted area approx 7.5nm in length and 3.5nm width. Unauthorised entry into the area is prohibited.
Tugs
There is one tug available to assist with berthing.
Mooring
The terminal is open at all times. Tankers normally berth during daylight hours, but night berthing may be permitted if all conditions are right. Unberthing may be carried out at any time.
As the terminal is exposed, it may have to be closed due to unfavourable weather conditions. Various other factors such as tidal streams, size, trim and handling qualities of the vessel may also affect the decision to berth.
The max distance from bow to manifold is 152m.
A number of underwater pipelines are located in the area.
Charts and publications
BA 933, 3729, 2797. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).
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 Jan 2024Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Not available.
Freshwater: Not available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Puri Medika Hospital (45km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport located at Banten (61.5km).
About Bima Terminal
updated May 2010Where it is
Bima Terminal is located off the NW coast of Java.
The port
Bima Marine Terminal has three SBM facilities, two of which are positioned alongside the storage vessel "Citra Ayu". Crude oil is exported via this facility which is under the authority of Atlantic Richfield and under the supervision of Pertamina, Jakarta.
Questions about Bima Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Bima Terminal?
Compulsory pilotage by Mooring Master who will advise the vessel's Master on approach to the SBM/storage tanker "Citra Ayu", mooring and unmooring, connecting and disconnecting hoses.
What time zone is Bima Terminal in?
Local time at Bima Terminal is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Bima Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Bima Marine Terminal: 25.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Bima Terminal?
1025.
Which load line zone is Bima Terminal in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bima Terminal?
Port State Control at Bima Terminal: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bima Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Bima Terminal is IDBMT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bima Terminal 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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