Kuala Langsa

Size limits

1,000DWT

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

The port is sheltered and protected from sediment build up and wave action.

Current: The average velocity of the current at flood tide is 1.1kts and 0.1kt at ebb tide.

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

Approach

From the open sea, the port can be reached by 2 channels: Teluk Dalam Channel and a channel located between Tanjung Langsa and Pulau Telagatujoh. The channel has a length of 8nm, a width of 80-120m and depth of 7.0m LWS.

The port basin has a minimum depth of 8.0m and maximum depth of 10.0m LWS.

Anchorages

Anchorage area 04°32.9'N 098°02.5'E.

Charts and publications

BA 3920. Admiralty Pilot NP44, 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 0000-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0000-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.

Coastal Radio Station: Kuala Langsa Radio/ PKA 22 owned by Navigation of Belawan.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

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.

Medical

Langsa General Hospital, 9.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bandara Kuala Langsa Airport located at Langsa, 0.26km (domestic only).

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port of Kuala Langsa is located on Krueng Langsa River in S Aceh.

The port

It is a commercial port and is open to international trade. Port traffic include bulk and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kuala Langsa?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Kuala Langsa in?

Local time at Kuala Langsa is UTC+7. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Kuala Langsa in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kuala Langsa?

Port State Control at Kuala Langsa: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuala Langsa?

The UN/LOCODE of Kuala Langsa is IDKUA.

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