Gresik

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 9.5m at HW, 100,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.4m.

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: Generally can be made from either end of Selat Surabaya, depending on draught and size of vessel; large deep draught vessels enter and depart via the N entrance using the W channel.

Port limits

Gresik is bounded by the parallel of 07°08.5'S on the N, and by the meridian of Tanjung Semambang, on the W.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: At the N entrance, vessels requested to await either a pilot or a berth within Selat Surabaya, may anchor in the designated anchorage area (06°52'S 112°46'E) at the entrance to W channel, in depths from 11.0-28.0m.

At the SE entrance, vessels can anchor in the dredged approach in depths of from 11.0-22.0m, mud and sand, to seaward of No 1 Lightbuoy (07°24'S 112°57'E).

Inner anchorage: Vessels awaiting a berth at Gresik may anchor in the designated anchorage (07°06'S 112°40'E), sandy bottom, 3nm N of the port.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage prohibited at approx 500m from sub marine cable. Area marked by 4 yellow buoys.

Tugs

Vessels over LOA 150m must have 3 tugs attending; tugs are requested from Tanjung Perak.

Charts and publications

BA 921, 945. Admiralty Pilot NP34, 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

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: Surabaya Pilot: Ch 16, 12, 14, 20, 22.

Pilot Vessel: Ch 16, 06, 08, 12, 14.

Documents

The following are required on arrival

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 Imigration: 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

Available from Pt Indonesia Marina Shipyard.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: No bunkering facilities available.

Medical

Muhammadiyah Gresik Hospital, 2.1km.

Crew change

Crew change available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Juanda International Airport located at Surabaya, 42.2km.

Nearest railway: Surabaya.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Gresik is situated on the western outskirts of Surabaya.

The port

Gresik, which is under the Surabaya Port Authority, was formerly the main port in Selat Surabaya before the construction of Tanjung Perak.

The port consists of a small craft and ferry harbour operated by the Public Port Corporation. There are also 6 privately operated facilities consisting of the cement factory, petrochemical factory, the power station, smelting factory, Siam Maspion Terminal and Pertamina Oil Company.

The port handles petrochemicals, chemical gases, LPG, oil products, cement and phosphate rock.

What are the pilot arrangements at Gresik?

Pilotage for the passage through Selat Surbaya is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Gresik in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Gresik?

The deepest berth listed is at PLTU Gresik: 14.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Gresik?

1025.

Which load line zone is Gresik in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gresik?

Port State Control at Gresik: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gresik?

The UN/LOCODE of Gresik is IDGRE.

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