PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Bunyu
Pilot
updated Oct 2013Pilotage to the oil terminal is undertaken by the Pertamina Mooring Master and is compulsory. The Mooring Master boards at the anchorage.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 79.97m, beam 16m, 2,257DWT.
Offshore: LOA 183m, draught 10m, beam 32.5m, 46,986DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
HW: 0.85m
LW: 2.20m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pertamina Bunyu | 10.00 m | 185 m | 2 |
| Bunyu Island Terminal | — | 80 m | 3 |
| PT Adani Global Terminal | — | 190 m | 2 |
| PT Garda Tujuh Buana Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Dermaga TPI 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 Sep 2013Approach
From a position E of Tanjung Mangkalihat at 1° 01'N 118°59'E to a position E of the light buoy at 3°23.8'N 117°57.7'E with a least depth of 7.6m leading to the port of Bunyu (8 miles W).
Anchorages
Local knowledge is necessary for safe anchorage. A good anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 14.0m, 2nm S of Tanjung Arang.
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing is undertaken only during the hours of daylight.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 1852. Admiralty Pilot NP34.
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2013ETA 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.
VHF: The terminal monitors Ch 16, 09, 19 from 2 hours before arrival until 2 hours after departure.
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. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.
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 Jul 2021Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Rumah Sakit Pulau Bunyu (2.5km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Juwata International Airport (35km).
About Bunyu
updated Mar 2015Where it is
Bunyu is situated on the W coast of Bunyu Island, off the NE coast of Borneo.
The port
In the S of the island there is a "T" jetty for general cargo and passengers and also 2 coal jetties on the island operated by PT Garda Tujuh Buana and PT Adani Global. There is also an oil terminal, which consists of a CBM and a jetty, operated by Pertamina.
Questions about Bunyu
What are the pilot arrangements at Bunyu?
Pilotage to the oil terminal is undertaken by the Pertamina Mooring Master and is compulsory.
What time zone is Bunyu in?
Local time at Bunyu is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Bunyu?
The deepest berth listed is at Pertamina Bunyu: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Bunyu?
1025.
Which load line zone is Bunyu in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Bunyu?
Port State Control at Bunyu: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bunyu?
The UN/LOCODE of Bunyu is IDBYQ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bunyu 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.