Gorontalo

1. Teluk Gorontalo pilot boarding Pilot boards00°29.8′N 123°03.7′E

Size limits

LOA 130m, draught 5.0m, 6,500DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.1m. Current: Outside the entrance there is sometimes a strong stream setting across, which is usually W going at approx 8kts.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The port is approached from the N side of Teluk Tomini and entered through Teluk Gorontalo, a bay giving access to the port of Gorontalo. Teluk Gorontalo is entered between a steep prominent point on the W side (02°29'N 123°02'E) and an unmanned point 2.5nm ESE. Excepting the site of the oil terminal, the W side of the bay is steep and hilly whilst the E side is lower and heavily wooded. A deep gully, 0.2nm wide over which there are depths of 210m, lies in a NE-SW direction in the centre of the harbour.

Access to Gorontalo can only be made by shallow draught vessels at HW, through a narrow channel on the E side of Sungai Gorontalo.

Port limits

Gorontalo is bounded by a line drawn from a position close N of the E entrance point in a 292° direction to the W shore, and by the parallel of the ruined pier situated on the W shore 0.3nm N of Batu Lajar (00°30'N 123°03'E), the W entrance point of the roadstead. The S limit is bounded by a line of 292.5°from the village of Liantu (00°29.5'N 123°03'E) to the opposite shore.

Anchorages

If there is a strong wind, it is advisable to anchor outside of the port limits in depths of between 40m and 75m. The best berth lies 0.1nm outside of the 10m contour situated in about 00°29.5'N 123°03.5'E, vessels of 10,000DWT have used this berth. 0.1nm farther W of this anchorage places a vessel over great depths, it is essential the depth be ascertained before releasing the anchor.

If available and practicable, anchorage may be obtained within harbour limits in depths of 50-80m. Small vessels may find anchorage closer to shore on either side of the harbour.

Restrictions

Berthing is carried out during daylight hours only, unberthing at any time.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 3290. Admiralty Pilot NP34.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised to agent, via Jakarta Radio, 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 and last port of call 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.

Port radio: callsign ''Gorontalo Radio Coastal Radio Station'', callsign: ''Gorontalo Coast Radio Station'' and ''PKM8''.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, listens 0001-1000hrs GMT.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the main quay only. Fuel available via mobile facility from the main quay; max 60KL and min 5KL.

Medical

Port doctor and medical facilities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Jalaludin Airport, 32km NW with connections to Manado and Singapore.

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Gorontalo is situated 22nm NW of Tanjung Mononggawa on the N coast of Sulawesi.

The port

The port is a commercial port opened to foreign trade and is the principal trading place for Teluk Tomini. It operates as a lighterage port exporting copra, a ferry port and oil terminal, consisting of a roadstead anchorage and two quays. Two concrete breakwaters lie on the foreshore W and SW of the oil terminal.

Traffic

Approx 620,538t of cargo, 324 vessels and 5,262 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Gorontalo?

The pilot boards at Teluk Gorontalo pilot boarding, 00°29.8′N 123°03.7′E.

What time zone is Gorontalo in?

Local time at Gorontalo is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the water density at Gorontalo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Gorontalo in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gorontalo?

Port State Control at Gorontalo: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gorontalo?

The UN/LOCODE of Gorontalo is IDGTO.

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