Blang Lancang

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 299.5m, beam 50, draught 12.5, 109,998DWT.

Offshore: LOA 350m, 280,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.3m to 2.2m

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

Approach

The fairway buoy is located in position 05°15.2'N 097°07.1'E. Seaward approaches to Blang Lancang harbour are uncomplicated.

Harbour: The LNG, LPG and general cargo facilities are located at berths in the enclosed, man made harbour. The entrance between the breakwaters is 350m in width with a depth of 15.0m. The depth in the swinging area and harbour area is 14.0m. There is an SBM and MBM located to the west of the harbour.

Restrictions

Under Keel Clearance (UKC): Offshore: 20% draught at outer bar.

LNG/LPG berths: 10% draught at turning basin.

Tugs

Tugs are equipped with fire fighting equipment.

Three mooring boats of 550hp are available.

Mooring

Berthing velocity indicators are installed at the LNG/LPG berths. The max approach velocity is limited to 0.15m/sec at 10° max angle to the berthing face.

Charts and publications

BA 3900, 3919. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

Communications

VHF: Vessels should contact "Pertamina Marine Office" on Ch 16. The following are used as working channels: Standby, Ch 09; Pilot, Ch 12; ship/shore link calls, Ch 19.

Tugs: Ch 06, 09, 16, 19, 13.

Standard messages

Standard messages are advised as follows:

96, 48, 24, 6 hours before ETA.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered in accordance with instructions.

Health

The "N" flag means the Immigration officer boards the vessel

The "G" flag means the pilot boards

The "B" flag should be flown in daylight and replaced with a red light at night.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Crew members are permitted to have reasonable amounts of tobacco and alcohol for personal consumption during the vessel's stay.

Notices and regulations

A representative of the agent will board at the anchorage, MBM, SPM or alongside a jetty to deliver publications and forms and will make necessary arrangements for the vessel to handle cargo.

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

There is no ship repair facility. Limited repair facilities may be available but only in case of emergency.

Dry docks

None available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Abby Hospital, 10.6km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bandar Udara Malikussaleh, 19.5km.

Working hours

Cargo is worked throughout 24 hours. Port Office is open Mon-Thu 0700-1615hrs and Fri 0700-1700hrs.

Where it is

The port of Blang Lancang, alternatively known as Arun Terminal, is situated in northern Sumatra on the Strait of Malacca facing the Andaman Sea. Lhokseumawe is the nearest town, approx 10km ESE of the terminal.

The port

The port has SBM, MBM and harbour berths for handling condensate, LNG (six trains) and LPG exports. The export cargo is from the Arun field with future pipelines from the South Lhoksukon and the Pase fields.

What are the pilot arrangements at Blang Lancang?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 150GT and over and is available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Blang Lancang in?

Local time at Blang Lancang is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Blang Lancang?

The deepest berth listed is at Blang Lancang Tanker Terminal: 26.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Blang Lancang?

1025.

Which load line zone is Blang Lancang in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Blang Lancang?

Port State Control at Blang Lancang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Blang Lancang?

The UN/LOCODE of Blang Lancang is IDBLL.

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