PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dili
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots are not available.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Alongside: LOA 140m, draught 7.2m.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Rate 1 to 2kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dili Port | — | — | 1 |
| Hera Oil 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 May 2010Approach
Directions for the approach to Dilli: Steer for Tanjung Laquebada Lighthouse bearing 180°. When the leading light beacons, surmounted by red, rectangular topmarks with white triangles on them, point up, situated, the front on the shore line, 0.1nm E of the stone pier, and the rear close SE of it, are in line bearing 132.5°, steer for them on this alignment, and anchor as convenient or proceed alongside the wharf.
There is only a narrow passage on either side of the detached reef, and the W of these is generally used. The E passage should only be used by vessels with local knowledge, as a coral patch with a depth of 0.2m lies in the middle of the fairway. There are good navigation aids installed.
Anchorages
The following anchorages have been designated by NCC INTERFET (Naval Command Component, International Forces, East Timor).
All ranges and bearings from Tanjung Laquebada Light.
The majority of the anchorages are designated for vessels up to 120m in length. The Port Control Officer (callsign "Dilli Harbour") on VHF Ch 69 will co-ordinate anchorage allocation.
Charts and publications
BA 3296. Admiralty Pilot NP34.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Advise ETA at 48 and 24 hours prior to 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: Vessels should monitor Ch 16 and 69, 2 hours before arrival.
Documents
Crew List and Passenger List.
Health
Free pratique is granted on arrival.
Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed at the major ports.
Customs and immigration
Formalities carried out on arrival.
Inspections
ISPS
The ISPS Code is not in force in Timor-Leste.
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode
ISPS Compliance: The US Coast Guard has reported that vessels arriving at US ports from any ports in Timor-Leste will be subject to increased attention and are more likely to be boarded and inspected due to their country's failure to maintain effective anti terrorism measures.
About Dili
updated Jun 2016Where it is
Dili is situated on the N coast of the island of Timor and is the main port for Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor.
The port
The harbour is a small, open harbour with a quay able to accommodate 2/3 vessels simultaneously. Vessels calling at Dilli need to be self unloading.
Traffic
Approx 200,000t of cargo, including 20,000TEU, are handled annually.
Questions about Dili
What are the pilot arrangements at Dili?
Pilots are not available.
What time zone is Dili in?
Local time at Dili is UTC+9. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Dili in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dili?
The UN/LOCODE of Dili is TLDIL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dili 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.