PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Larantuka
Pilot
updated Oct 2014Pilotage is not compulsory.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 5.8m.
Tides
Tidal streams in the anchorage seldom exceed a rate of 0.5kt, and usually set NE.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larantuka Oil Terminal | — | 65 m | 1 |
| Larantuka Dry Terminal | 5.80 m | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Port limits
Larantuka is bounded by lines drawn in an 035° and 263° direction to the W coast of Flores from a position 08°20.8'S 122°59.5'E, and fronts the village.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 29.0m, 0.2nm off the pier, or for a distance 0.6nm NE of this berth.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP34.
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2014ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notice of ETA is required for about 72, 48, 24 hours to the terminal, and again 6 hours before the vessel arrives.
Communications
Radio: Coast radio station, Larantuka callsign "PKD50" frequency 2182kHz.
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 Jul 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
There is a hospital close to the pier.
Transport
Nearest airport: Maumere, 80km W.
About Larantuka
updated Oct 2014Where it is
Larantuka is situated on the NE coast of Flores Island.
The port
The port which is owned and operated by Pertamina handles the loading and discharging of oil and gas. The port also handle passengers.
Traffic
Approx 43,951t of cargo and 163,068 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Larantuka
What are the pilot arrangements at Larantuka?
Pilotage is not compulsory.
What time zone is Larantuka in?
Local time at Larantuka is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Larantuka?
The deepest berth listed is at Larantuka Dry Terminal: 5.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Larantuka?
Port State Control at Larantuka: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Larantuka?
The UN/LOCODE of Larantuka is IDLKA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Larantuka 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.