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Jayapura
Pilot
updated Apr 2018- Jayapura (Hollandia Haven) pilot boarding place Pilot boards02°32.2′S 140°43.4′E
Pilotage is compulsory and availble 24 hrs for vessels over 70GT. Request for a pilot should be made at least 6 hours prior to arrival and 3 hours prior to departure. On arrival at Teluk Yos Sudarso all vessels are advised by radio either to anchor or to proceed inwards for a pilot. The pilots use a 50hp speed boat and board at the entrance of Teluk Jayapura (02°32.2'S 140°43.4'E) when vessels are bound for the general cargo berths. When the vessel is bound for the oil terminal, the pilot boards at the entrance to Teluk Imbi.
Key data
updated Apr 2023Size limits
LOA 211.85m, beam 30.2m, draught 12.0m, 34,325DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayapura Container Terminal | — | 212 m | 5 |
| Pertamina Jayapura | 10.36 m | 120 m | 2 |
| Jayapura Oil Pier | — | 112 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Apr 2023Approach
Approach and entry: The port is approached from sea through Teluk Yos Sudarso and entered through Teluk Jayapura.
Directions for Teluk Jayapura from North: If from N give Tanjung Suaja a wide berth as a bank, with a depth of 3.7m and a rock above water on its outer edge, extends 150m SE from the point. Having rounded the point bring the leading light structures in line bearing 255° and proceed to the anchorage. Do not pass within 0.2nm of Nembawewe.
Directions for Teluk Jayapura from South: From a position S of Tanjung Suaja, the track leads W to the entrance of Teluk Jayapura and the alignments of leading lights, or if bound for the oil terminal, to the W side of Teluk Imbi until the alignment of leading beacons leading into that bay are reached.
The port channel has a length of 1.4nm, is 500m wide and varies in depth between 27.0m and 234m.
The port basin measures 50,000m² and has a depth of 30m. Within the harbour and a seaward distance of 3nm E of Tanjung Suaja the area has been swept to a depth of 14.0m, charted depths are greater.
Caution: A lightbuoy (port hand) marks the N edge of shoal ground 400m NW of Entsyau.
A lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored approx 0.3nm ENE of the front leading light marks the edge of the reef off the N shore of the bay. The reef is report to be extending S.
Port limits
A line joining Tanjung Suaja (02°32'S 140°45'E) with Tanjung Yogur (Jogoe), 1.75nm WSW, in the NW extremity of Pulau Madurau.
Restrictions
Caution: An obstruction lies in the harbour 0.2nm NW of the main quay; another obstruction lies 0.1nm NE of the main quay.
Tugs
1 tug available.
Charts and publications
BA 3925. Admiralty Pilot NP35, NP286(4).
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.
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Small repairs are possible.
Dry docks
There is a slipway for vessels up to 250DWT.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at the quayside.
Bunkering: Available in small quantities.
Stores: Available.
Medical
A small hospital stands near the Harbour Master's Office.
Transport
Nearest airport: Setani Airport (approx 32km).
Working hours
The port operates throughout 24 hours.
About Jayapura
updated Apr 2023Where it is
Jayapura (formerly Sukanapura and Hollandia Haven) is an important seaport situated on the N coast of Irian Jaya, Papua, close to the border with Papua New Guinea.
The port
It is a commercial port opened for foreign trade and serves as the main harbour of Irian Jaya. It handles forest product and crude palm oil as the main exports, the main imports being machinery and foodstuffs. The port handles passenger, containers and LPG facilities.
Traffic
Approx 1,100,000t of cargo, 54,600TEU, 600 vessels and 220,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Jayapura
Where does the pilot board at Jayapura?
The pilot boards at Jayapura (Hollandia Haven) pilot boarding place, 02°32.2′S 140°43.4′E.
What time zone is Jayapura in?
Local time at Jayapura is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Jayapura?
The deepest berth listed is at Pertamina Jayapura: 10.36 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Jayapura?
1025.
Which load line zone is Jayapura in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Jayapura?
Port State Control at Jayapura: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jayapura?
The UN/LOCODE of Jayapura is IDDJJ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Jayapura 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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