PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Buatan
Pilot
updated May 2010Sea pilotage is compulsory for passage through Selat Bengkalis. The shore pilot station (01°56'N 101°47'E) is situated at the E entrance to Selat Morong. The sea pilot boards vessels in a position 4nm E of the shore station. Vessels waiting for the pilot should anchor from 3.5nm to 4nm E of the pilot station. The pilot vessel is 18m in length, painted white with the word "Pilot" on the side.
Key data
updated Jan 2020Size limits
LOA 110m, draught 5m, 5,000DWT. Max airdraught 40m, overhead cables.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buatan Port Terminal | 5.00 m | — | 2 |
| Pertamina Terminal | 5.00 m | 110 m | 2 |
| PT Ekadura Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| PT Musim Mas Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2020Approach
From a position 2nm E of Tanjung Balai Light (01°23'N 102°09'E) the track leads S. The leading lights:
Front Light Beacon (white triangular daymark point up) is in position 01°13'N 102°11.6'E.
Rear Light Beacon (2 white triangular daymarks, point down), is close S of the front light.
The alignment (180°) of these beacons leads towards the approach to Sungai Siak, passing (positions given from the front light):
E of a lightbuoy (8nm NNW), then:
W of a lightbuoy (7nm N), then:
E of a lightbuoy (5.25nm N), then:
W of Tanjung Kelemin (3.5nm N).
From this vicinity the track leads SSW, with leading lights:
Front light (white triangle framework tower, 5m in height) in position 01°12.5'N 102°10'E on the W bank of Sungai Siak, and:
Rear light (white framework tower, white triangular topmark, 10m in height), 1nm SSW of the front light.
The alignment (196.5°) of these lights leads across the bar of Kuala Siak, W of Tanjung Layang, passing (positions from Tanjung Layang):
W of a lightbuoy (0.5nm NW), and:
E of a lightbuoy (1nm SW).
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing is only undertaken in daylight.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jun 2012ETA 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: Estuary of Siak River: Callsign "PKP9".
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.
VHF: Ch 16; 12 14.
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 Jan 2020Medical
Siak District General Hospital, 29.8km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Sultan Sysrif Kasim II International Airport located at Pekanrabu, Riau, 83.3km.
About Buatan
updated Jan 2020Where it is
Buatan is located on the Siak River on the E coast of Sumatera on a similar latitude to Singapore.
The port
The port is a private port used for crude palm oil, passenger and pulp and paper loading.
Questions about Buatan
What are the pilot arrangements at Buatan?
Sea pilotage is compulsory for passage through Selat Bengkalis.
What time zone is Buatan in?
Local time at Buatan is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Buatan?
The deepest berth listed is at Buatan Port Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Buatan in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Buatan?
Port State Control at Buatan: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Buatan?
The UN/LOCODE of Buatan is IDBUN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Buatan 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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