Biringkasi

Size limits

Max draught 12.4m, 15,000 DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

The channel has a length of 29nm from the port of Makassar. Max depth is 12.0m, min depth 10.0m.

Charts and publications

BA 1293. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

ETA 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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water and provisions are available.

Medical

Pangkajene General Hospital, 10.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sultan Hasanuddin Inetrnational Airport located at Makassar, 42.6km.

Where it is

Biringkasi is located in SE Sulawesi approx 20nm N of Makassar.

The port

This is a special harbour for loading Tonasa cement and coal.

What are the pilot arrangements at Biringkasi?

Pilotage is available.

What time zone is Biringkasi in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Biringkasi?

The deepest berth listed is at PLTU Semen Tonasa Terminal: 12.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Biringkasi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Biringkasi in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Biringkasi?

Port State Control at Biringkasi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Biringkasi?

The UN/LOCODE of Biringkasi is IDBIR.

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