PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory, boarding times between 0600hrs and 1600hrs, boarding station approx 3nm E of the Terminal. Exact position should be obtained from the terminal on VHF Ch 13. Vessels will be moored during daylight hours and unmoored at any time.
Vessels arriving outside daytime mooring times will be required to anchor in a designated anchorage or drift outside the Belanak Field Restricted Area.
Key data
updated Mar 2025Size limits
300,000DWT, No draught limitation.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSO Gas Concord (Belanak) | — | — | 1 |
| FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
There is a 5nm Exclusion Zone around the Belanak Field. There are numerous hazards to navigate in the area.
2 Spar Buoys: North Spar Buoy (04°11.0'N 106°13.5'E). South Spar Buoy (04°09.0'N 106°13.2'E). These buoys are used as boat moorings.
Vessels must remain to the NE or SE of the terminal at all times when they are within the 5nm Exclusion Zone without the Mooring Master onboard.
Tugs
Two tugs available.
Mooring
The Mooring Master (Pilot) and CIQP (For Entry Clearance, Customs/Immigration/Quarantine/Port Authority) will board the ship commencing from 0600-1600hrs LT.
Charts and publications
China Sea Pilot Book, Volume 1, Admiralty Pilot NP30.
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.
About FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'
updated Apr 2019Where it is
Belanak Field Terminal is located in the southern part of South China Sea, approx 45nm N of Matak Island in the Anambas archipelago.
The port
Belanak Field comprises two wellhead platforms, WHP "A" and WHP "B". Belanak Natuna Marine Terminal comprises a spread moored FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' and a Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) Crude Oil Offloading Buoy (OOB).
Questions about FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'
What are the pilot arrangements at FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'?
Pilotage is compulsory, boarding times between 0600hrs and 1600hrs, boarding station approx 3nm E of the Terminal.
What time zone is FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' in?
Local time at FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' is UTC+7. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'?
Port State Control at FPSO 'Belanak Natuna': Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FPSO 'Belanak Natuna'?
The UN/LOCODE of FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' is IDBNT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at FPSO 'Belanak Natuna' 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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