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Kasim Marine Terminal
Pilot
updated Dec 2010Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boards near the waiting anchorage situated approx 2nm NW of Tsiof (00°53'S 131°10'E). Pilotage should be requested at least 6 hours before arrival and 3 hours before departure.
Key data
updated Mar 2022Size limits
LOA 240m, beam 32.2m, draught 13.7m, 105,000DWT.
Water density
1024.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 1.2m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasim Terminal | 13.72 m | 183 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 Mar 2022Approach
The approach channel through the narrow Sele Strait has been dredged to 15.8m. Vessels of up to LOA 303m, draught not exceeding 15.0m are able to use this passage.
Anchorages
If requested to anchor the vessel should proceed to the recommended anchorage 4.5nm W of Sorong in position 00°53'S 131°10'E.
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing is only possible during day light hours. Vessels that arrive at the pilot station after 1400hrs should anchor until the following morning.
UKC of 2.13m required in approach channel, this can be reduced depending on conditions prevailing at the time.
Vessels arriving in the anchorage area after 1400hrs local time will be berthed at the terminal pilot's discretion.
A small prohibited area lies close inside the S approach channel to Kasim Oil Terminal; the channel is open only to local fishing craft.
Tugs
Two tugs of 4,000hp each are available and two mooring launches.
Charts and publications
BA 1420. Indonesian Charts 212, 213, 219. Admiralty Pilot NP35, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's should contact the terminal, Sorong CRS and Sorong Port Control on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours before arrival at anchorage.
Communications
Radio: It is recommended to use Pertamina Jakarta Radio, callsign "PKY", for passing messages at long range, or Pertamina Sorong, callsign "PKY41". Government Radio station Sorong Radio, callsign "PKY4" is also available.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Terminal and pilot: Ch 16, 09, 12, 19, and 71. Tel: +62 21 529 63220.
Email: [email protected].
Documents
Export tankers should be cleared at Sorong Seaport prior to proceeding to the terminal. The boarding team includes Indonesian Immigration, Customs and Harbour Master officials. The store rooms will be sealed. The agent will deliver onboard the special forms required. Outward documentation and clearance will be carried out either at the berth or at anchorage.
Health
Free pratique is granted on arrival.
Ship Sanitation ControlCertificate (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. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.
Flags
Quarantine (Q), Immigration (N), pilot (G or H) and callsign flags to be displayed by all vessels approaching the anchorage and displayed continuously until clearance is granted.
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 Kasim Marine Terminal
updated Mar 2022Where it is
Kasim is located on the western tip of Irian, close to the ports of Sorong and Salawati and facing the Dampier Strait. Kasim Marine Terminal is situated between the island of Kasim and the mainland of Irian Jaya.
The port
The port handles chemical, clean product and crude.
The berth at the terminal consists of four breasting and four mooring dolphins with a loading platform set back.
Questions about Kasim Marine Terminal
What are the pilot arrangements at Kasim Marine Terminal?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Kasim Marine Terminal in?
Local time at Kasim Marine Terminal is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kasim Marine Terminal?
The deepest berth listed is at Kasim Terminal: 13.72 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Kasim Marine Terminal?
1024.
Which load line zone is Kasim Marine Terminal in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kasim Marine Terminal?
Port State Control at Kasim Marine Terminal: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kasim Marine Terminal?
The UN/LOCODE of Kasim Marine Terminal is IDKAS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kasim Marine Terminal 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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