Kendari

Size limits

LOA 120m, draught 9.0m, 6,000DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Current: 2.5kts

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

Approach

The channel is 2.1nm in length, 150-400m wide with depths of between 10.0m and 30m.

Approach and Entry: The port is approached through either Alur Pelayaran Selatan or Alur Pelayaran, then through a swept marked channel leading into Teluk Kendari by a series of leading lines.

Approach, From a position N of the N extremity of Gosong Sappajambi (03°59'S 122°41'E). from where a light is displayed and at a distance not less than 0.1nm, or if approaching from the S channel, W of the light, the track to the entrance to Teluk Kendari and pilot boarding area leads W through Alur Palayaran Utara, the N channel generally orientated E-W passing;

S of the drying reef on which Palau Bakori, a small islet lying 2.5nm S of Tanjung Nipanipang (03°54'S 122°40'E), then, S of the fringing reef extending E from Tanjung Cabi (03°58'S 122°37'E), a prominent point; the S extremity of the W part of this reef is marked by a beacon (starboard hand).

Vessels bound for the Pertamina Oil Depot may proceed direct to the berth on passing S of the beacon (starboard hand). Vessels bound for Kendari may proceed as described.

Entry into the port of Taluk Kendari is by a series of leading lights (iron framework structures with triangular topmarks), of which there are three sets. The first is located at position (03°59.3 'S 122°36.1'E), then N of the fringing reef extending N from Pulau Bungkutoko (03°59'S 122°37'E). A beacon (port hand) stands on the N extremity of the reef and close W of a light (red and white striped beacon, 9.0m in height) is displayed from the edge of the channel and S of the Pertamina's oil complex standing on the N bank opposite. A light (white structure (3°58'.1'S 122°36.5'E), is displayed from the root of the oil berth.

The track, barely 180m wide, then leads SW through the passage then WNW into the bay on the remaining leading lines so avoiding the coastal reef which extends from each side,

Lights (red and green beacon) are also situated at Langi Bajo, a point on the N bank, 0.5nm SW of Sional. At Tanjung Pandan (03°59'S 122°35'E), a spit of land on the S side of the bay 0.6nm W of Langi Bajo and close N of the wharf (white metal mast, 9.0m in height). Beacons also mark the edge of the reef on the S side of the bay opposite Kendari.

The port basin has depths of 6.0-20.0m.

Port limits

The port is bounded on it's E side by a longitudal line passing through Tanjung Cabi (03°58'S 122°37'E) and a similar line through the entrance to Sungai Lepolepo (03°59'S 122°32'E) situated at the head of the bay.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in the swept area outside of Teluk Kendari in depths of 20.0-35m, soft mud. Vessels are liable to drag in squally weather.

Anchorage may also be obtained by vessels with local knowledge in the swept area bounded by the meridians of 122°34.3'E and 122°36.5'E off Kendari in depths of 15.0-18.0m. The bottom of very soft mud is not good and vessels are liable to drag in heavy squalls.

Prohibited anchorage: A telephone cable exists across the entrance to Teluk Kendari, 0.5nm W of Pulau Bungu Toko, the landing places of which are marked by notice boards. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 200m of the line joining the notice boards.

Tugs

There are no tugs available.

Charts and publications

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 and whether a pilot is required.

Communications

Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0000-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0000-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 10, 12, 14, 15, 26, callsign 'Kendari Port Radio'.

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. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.

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/bunkering/stores: All available but in limited quantities.

Medical

Medical assistance is available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kendari with connections to Makassar.

Nearest Highway: Connections with Kolaka.

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Kendari is located on the E coast of SE Sulawesi peninsula.

The port

The port is mainly used by local traffic from the local nickel mining area, containers and also a busy ferry port with ferries to Makassar and Bitung. An increasing amount of foreign traffic handles the export of logs. The port also handles oil.

Traffic

Approx 930,117t of cargo, 36,725TEU, 4,963 vessels and 465,269 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kendari?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 150GT.

What time zone is Kendari in?

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

Which load line zone is Kendari in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kendari?

Port State Control at Kendari: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kendari?

The UN/LOCODE of Kendari is IDKDI.

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