Kabil

Size limits

Max draught 11m, LOA 410m, 40,000DWT

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

The port is approached from the N end of Selat Riau and entered via a buoyed channel and leading lights. With local knowledge, the port can also be approached from S using the channel between Pulau Pencaras (00°58'N 104°10'E) and Pulau Nginang, or from the channel leading from Selat Bulan.

Approach from north: Kabil Leading Lights: Front light (01°04.9'N 104°08.3'E) situated on the head of the jetty extending E from the town.

Rear light (0.65nm SW of the front light).

On approaching Selat Riau from N, the alignment (217°) of the lights leads SW, passing SE of Karang Galang (01°10'N 104°11'E), on which there is a light, then between channel lightbuoys until the alignment of Tanjung Turut Leading Lights is reached.

Tanjung Turut Leading Lights: Front light (01°03.2'N 104°08.3'E) standing 300m E of Tanjung Turut.

Rear light (325m SSW from front light).

On the alignment (198°) of the lights, the track leads SSW between lightbuoys into the harbour area.

Caution: A small detached reef lies 0.45nm NNE of the front light off Tanjung Turut.

Anchorages

Anchorage, Lay Up and Ship to Ship Positions:

1. Anchorage Area (Chart 49 latest edition Oct 2010 refers)

A. 01°07.0'N 104°10.0'E

B. 01°05.1'N 104°10.0'E

C. 01°05.1'N 104°11.2'E

D. 01°07.0'N 104°11.2'E

2. Lay Up and Ship to Ship Area (Depth 14m to 42m)

A. 01°11.0'N 104°09.0'E

B. 01°08.8'N 104°09.6'E

C. 01°08.8'N 104°10.7'E

D. 01°11.0'N 104°10.7'E.

Tugs

2x800hp, 1x2400hp and 1x3200hp tugs available.

Charts and publications

Indonesian No 49. Admiralty Pilot NP36, 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: Port Control: Ch 09, 10.

Pilots: Ch 08.

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

Service boat available upon arrangement.

Bunkers, water and stores

Freshwater supply : 50t/hr by pipeline.

Ship chandlers and bunkers available upon request.

Medical

Awal Bros Batam Hospital, 19.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Hang Nadim Airport located at Batam, 9.9km.

Where it is

Kabil is located E of Batam Island.

The port

Kabil, also known as Citranusa Kabil Port, is a Free Trade Port managed by PT Sarana Citranusa Kabil (SCN). The port operates as a manufacturing and logistics base, also a marine supply base for Pertamina and handles project cargo, breakbulk, container and Ro-Ro vessels.

The Crude Palm Oil port, located 9km S of Kabil exports and imports locally produced crude palm oil which is stored in a tank farm close to the harbour area.

Telaga Punggur, located approx 8km S from the Port of Kabil, is a domestic passenger ferry terminal. There are four operators operating the taxi ferry services from the port; Primkopad, Primkopal, Primkoppol, and Koperasi Citra Wahana.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kabil?

Pilotage is compulsory and pilot boards in position 1°07.0'N 104°10.5'E.

What time zone is Kabil in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kabil?

The deepest berth listed is at Kabil CPO Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Kabil in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kabil?

Port State Control at Kabil: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kabil?

The UN/LOCODE of Kabil is IDKAB.

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