Bontang

1. Bontang LNG Terminal pilot boarding place Pilot boards00°02.1′N 117°34.2′E

Size limits

Max LOA 299.9m, draught 13.5m, beam 48.94m, 109,798DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Max 2.8m, min 0.00m. CD (Zo): 1.2m under mean sea level. Tidal range: Min 1.5m; max 2.6m

Type/characteristic: Mixed (predominantly semi diurnal).

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

Approach

There are very few coastal landmarks in this area. The following should provide some help for approaching purpose.

The terminal radio transmitter building with adjacent skeletal steel antenna tower each 80m tall and painted red and white in colour bands is located in approx position 00°06'N 117°27'E. The towers are surrounded by fixed red air warning lights.

A land fall light is located on Beras Basah Island in the approx position 00°03.80'N 117°33.50'E. The characters of light are Fl(3+2)W20 5s.

There is a top white tower approx 36m above CD (130cm below mean sea level) with a visibility of 22nm.

Dedicated harbour channel: The Pertamina's dedicated harbour has a harbour channel approx 8nm in length which forks left to the second dock and to the right at the first dock at the East Cardinal Lightbuoy (marker A-B). The harbour channel has the following installed: 42 unit buoys, 6 pairs of range lights and 1 unit sector light located on the top of control room of the second dock.

An area of 2,000m in radius around the outer sea buoy has been wire swept to a depth of 20.0m. The outer sea buoy may be passed close by on either side when approaching South Bontang Terminal Entrance Channel.

Caution: Right and left hand channel markers are the reverse of International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) practice to suit Indonesian requirement. The channel runs through coral reefs but is well defined by lighted buoys equipped with radar reflectors. Range light and markers are provided on each reach of the channel. Channel Entrance Buoys 2 and 3 and all buoys marking turns are fitted with quick flashing lights.

The channel width at its narrowest point is 600m ad the controlling depth is 14.0m in the turning basin.

Port limits

From sea buoy to wharf.

Anchorages

LNG/LPG anchorage is 2.8nm SE of "A" Lightbuoy (00°01.0'N 117°36.0'E) and general cargo anchorage is 3.8nm S of "A" Lightbuoy.

Restrictions

Speed in the channel is restricted to such speed as is required to safely manoeuvre the vessel, but must not exceed 7kts except in an emergency.

One way traffic only, width 600m. No traffic zones.

Tugs

LNG Terminal: 7 x 4,200hp tugs.

Kaltim Terminal: 3 tugs up to 4,700hp.

Mooring

For berthing and unberthing there is a max wind restriction of 10kts.

Berthing aid system available throughout 24 hours.

Charts and publications

BA 3051. Indonesian 39. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent to the Oil Company at Samarinda 48 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Pertamina Bontang Radio (callsign "PKN7") available.

VHF: Terminal and pilots: Ch 16, 09, 12, 14. Tel: +62 5482 1133. Fax: +62 5482 7500. Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

Depending on the charter terms, NOR can be tendered on arrival as long as the ship arrives at Bontang on schedule.

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 Bontang.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available but limited.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

PT Badak NGL Co Hospital, PT Pupuk Kaltim Hospital.

Crew change

Can be arranged in Bontang.

Transport

Nearest airport: Small airport at Bontang, 2km. Larger airport situated at Samarinda.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0700-1600hrs.

Where it is

The port of Bontang is situated in the Makassar Strait on the E coast of Kalimantan Island.

The port

Bontang is a major LNG and LPG export terminal. There is also Kaltim Fertiliser Harbour to the N of the LNG facility with urea, liquid ammonia and general cargo facilities. Coal is exported from a terminal SSE of the main harbour.

Where does the pilot board at Bontang?

The pilot boards at Bontang LNG Terminal pilot boarding place, 00°02.1′N 117°34.2′E.

What time zone is Bontang in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Bontang?

The deepest berth listed is at Bontang Coal Terminal: 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bontang?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bontang in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bontang?

Port State Control at Bontang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bontang?

The UN/LOCODE of Bontang is IDBXT.

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