Cirebon

Size limits

Tankers: LOA 150m, draught 6.0m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 3.0m.

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

Approach

The greatest depth within the roadstead is 11.2m in a position 5nm E of the harbour entrance at the E limit of the anchorage area.

The harbour, comprising two triangular shaped basins, suitable only for small vessels, is entered between two moles projecting in a NE direction from the coast. The inner basin is known as No 1 Basin and the outer as No 2 Basin. The entrance channel, to a position abreast the root of the N breakwater, including the No 2 Basin, has been dredged, over a width of 70m, to approx 7.0m with a least depth of 6.6m close W of the Fairway Lightbuoy. Entrance to No 1 Basin, which is open throughout 24 hours with movements controlled from the signal station, is limited to a max draught of 4.0m.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in Cirebon in depths of between 6.0-7.0m, soft mud, 1.25nm ENE of the harbour entrance. The berth recommended is with Cirebon (Cheribon Peak) bearing 224° and Bukit Jati bearing 298°. Deep draught vessels anchor further out in the vicinity of the mooring buoy. Weather conditions, particularly from Dec-Feb, may render discharge into lighters unsafe.

Designated anchorage areas are used for various categories of vessels.

Restrictions

The roadstead and outer harbour is accessible to ships of 7.0m max draught. Greatest depth within roadstead limits is 10.0m.

Entering inner harbour is allowed from 0600-1800hrs, permission to enter is required 1800-0600hrs local time.

Tankers of 300DWT only are allowed to berth at special oil jetty.

Charts and publications

BA 918, 3730. Admiralty Pilot NP36, 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

Port radio is operated from the signal station situated at the root of the SE mole. Callsign "PKZ.2" on frequencies 500/474, 6491.5, 2182, 2690, 3180, 6215kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Ch 12, 16; 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Dry docks

PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (Persero) is a graving dock of 650t capacity, overall length 69m and breadth at the entrance of 10m. There are two patent slips for praus and dredgers, and one small building berth.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Supplied by PDAM Kotamadya Cirebon, 70tph

Bunkering: Available only if ordered well in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Cirebon Port Hospital, 0.4km and Muhammadiyah General Hospital Cirebon, 4.0km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cakrabuwana Airport (also known as Penggung Airport) located at Cirebon, 8.9km (domestic only).

Nearest railway: Cirebon.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1600hrs. Overtime available.

Where it is

Cirebon is located on the northern coast of Java facing the Java Sea.

The port

Cirebon is mainly engaged in the inter-island trade. The principal exports are sugar, tapioca, nut fruit, rice, groundnut oil, sisal fibre and copra. The principal imports are phosphate, tobacco, dried fish, machinery, textiles, cement, iron and flour. Other than that passengers, Ro-Ro, liquid and LPG activities also involved at the port.

Traffic

Approx 300 vessels and 1,200,000t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Cirebon in?

Local time at Cirebon is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the water density at Cirebon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Cirebon in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cirebon?

Port State Control at Cirebon: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cirebon?

The UN/LOCODE of Cirebon is IDCBN.

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