Dumai

1. Dumai pilot boarding (Selat Rupat / Selat Bengkalis / Lalang Terminal) Pilot boards01°56.4′N 101°51.3′E
2. Dumai inner harbor boarding Pilot boards01°42.5′N 101°26.0′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 229.13m, beam 36m, draught 8.5m, 85,594DWT.

Offshore: LOA 251.56m, draught 15m, 115,829DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

There is no slack period during spring tides and only a brief period of slack during neaps; the stream reverses direction almost immediately.

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

Approach

Approach to the port of Dumai: The port can be reached by deep draught vessels by proceeding from Malacca Strait into Bengkalis Strait and following a buoyed channel on a S'ly course for a distance of 22nm to the junction with the Rupat Strait. Vessels must then turn approx 180° to enter the Rupat Strait and then proceed W'ly for a distance of 33nm to Dumai.

The Bengkalis and Rupat Straits fairways have been wire dragged clear to a depth of 24.0m and 18.3m respectively (LWS).

Based on that survey, a draught limitation of 17.0m and a max LOA of 315m has been imposed.

Port limits

The E limit of Dumai pilot area is the meridian of 101°30'E.

Anchorages

If a vessel is not met by a pilot launch on arrival or not instructed to berth on arrival it should proceed to the anchorage area.

The general anchorage area for Dumai is N and W of the oil wharves. The minimum depth of water in this area is 13.7m. Holding ground in the anchorages is considered to be good, the bottom being clay.

Cargo vessel anchorage in mid channel, NW of the cargo wharf.

Tankers in ballast and deep draught loaded tankers in the N part of Selat Rupat, NW and N, respectively, of the alongside berths.

Anchorage is prohibited N of the alongside berths.

Two mooring buoys are laid 1nm WNW of Dumai.

Mooring dolphins are provided to all jetties.

Restrictions

Bad weather is rare and fog is virtually non existent in this area. Visibility is normally good except during heavy rain-squalls.

Tugs

Five diesel tugs available, 3,200hp. Tugs are normally stationed near the oil jetties.

Mooring

Each of the four CPI wharves is equipped with a docking sonar for monitoring the approach speed and distance of approaching vessels. Terminal personnel relay the information to the pilot or Master onboard the vessel by portable radio.

Charts and publications

BA 3933. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should signal their ETA at the pilot boarding position via Dumai Coast Radio Station 96, 24 and 6 hours in advance, notifying corrections of more than 3 hours immediately.

Vessels should state if proceeding via Singapore and send amended ETA on departure Singapore.

Communications

Radio: Dumai Radio callsign "PKP 23" is the government owned coastal radio station. If contact cannot be made with Dumai Radio then contact should be made through Singapore Radio, callsign "9VG" to forward ETA messages to "Amoseas Singapore" RS 21349.

VHF: Harbour Pilot and Port Office: Ch 16; 12, 14. Tel: +62 765 31469, +62 765 31964. Fax: +62 765 31758. E-mail: [email protected]

Caltex Pilots: Ch 10, 12 16, 69. Call "Caltex Radio". Tel: +62 765 21377.

Notice of readiness

Arrival means anchoring or arrival at anchorage at Morong Pilot or at Dumai Harbour.

Readiness to load or unload: The following will apply in regard to Notice of Readiness to load or unload. Notice of Readiness to load or unload is a warranty on the part of the Master that the vessel, being already at Morong Pilot Station, is in all respects ready to load or unload and that all tanks, pumps, pipelines of the vessel are fit to receive the cargo to be loaded or unloaded.

Health

Quarantine officer and Immigration officer will board the vessel to prepare the clearance at anchorage, except when the vessel proceeds directly to a berth.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be issued.

Customs and immigration

Ship's Stores: Bonded stores will be sealed on arrival and will remain sealed until the vessel leaves Indonesian waters.

Also see "Health regulations".

Notices and regulations

The above is recommendation only and the Master should use his own discretion in order to have safe manoeuvrable draught on arrival and while berthing.

Responsibility: Vessel's personnel are at all times responsible for the safety of the vessel and must therefore make provision to exercise all necessary precautions.

Constant Readiness: When alongside a berth, a vessel's engines and propulsion machinery must be maintained in a state of readiness to enable the vessel to leave the berth at short notice.

Signals: Vessels bound for the oil terminals at Pelabuhan Dumai or Pelabuhan Sungaipakning must show the following from time of passing Gosong Raleigh (02°07'N 101°53'E) until arrival at the terminal.

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

Available at 1°41.522'N 101°25.768'E.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Is available in limited quantities at all wharves. Request should be made through the agent.

Bunkering: Diesel fuel oil available.

Stores: Limited provisions available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Naray Hospital (5km).

Crew change

Due to transportation difficulties and shortage of accommodation, normally no crew member from any vessel is allowed to disembark for repatriation purposes. Consideration will be given in emergencies.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dumai Airport (9km).

Working hours

Port working hours Mon-Sun throughout 24 hours and office working hours Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

The port of Dumai is located on the S side of Rupat Strait, on the mainland coast of Sumatera.

The port

Dumai Port, is a key hub for crude oil exports. In addition to its primary role in oil shipments, the port handles general cargo and has a significant trade in log exports, making it a vital gateway for regional trade and industry.

Traffic

Approximately 6,800,000t of cargo, 5,300 vessels and 196,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Dumai?

The pilot boards at Dumai pilot boarding (Selat Rupat / Selat Bengkalis / Lalang Terminal), 01°56.4′N 101°51.3′E. Dumai has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Dumai in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Dumai?

The deepest berth listed is at Indopalm Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Dumai?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dumai in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Dumai?

Port State Control at Dumai: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dumai?

The UN/LOCODE of Dumai is IDDUM.

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