Makassar

1. Ujungpandang (Makassar) pilot boarding place Pilot boards05°07.4′S 119°22.6′E

Size limits

LOA 229.9m, beam 38m, draught 10m, 93,262DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 1.5m springs. Tidal streams in Makassar have only a slight influence on the monsoon current. From four days observations towards the end of Mar, during the NW monsoon, it was found that on the average, the N going stream ran from 4.5 hours before HW and the S going stream from 25 minutes to 5 hours before the next following HW. The duration of the N going stream against the S current is only just over half that of the S going stream at this period of the year. The rate of the S going stream was 1-1.5kts whilst that of the N going stream was very weak.

Current: The S current in the open part of Selat Makassar seldom exceeds a rate of 1kt. When Jene Berang is in flood, owing to heavy rains and sometimes with strong winds from a direction S of W, there is a N going current in the roadstead, whilst outside the reefs the current is setting S.

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

Approach

The S approach channel leads N to the port, a wide channel leading N of Pulau Dayang-dayangan and Selat Tanakeke to the roadstead. A shoal patch with a least depth of 17.2m lies 4nm ENE of Pulau Dayang-dayangan.

The N approach channel consists of three passages generally leading S to the port from a position NW of Pulau Panikiang. The central passage, which is well marked and lit, has a least depth of 17.5m in the fairway. The outer passage is not recommended for Makassar. The inner passage gives access to Birigkasi Cement Works from N or S but is not lit. For all three passages local knowledge is required.

From the pilot boarding position using the lighted channel between Gosong Boni and the fringed reef, containing the N breakwater, 1nm S.

Port limits

Makassar lies between the port of Makassar and a line of reefs and shoals 0.5nm offshore. It comprises the area S of the parallel of 05°06'S, bounded by a line drawn from Mariso Lighthouse (05°09'S 119°09'E) to the disused light structure on the S part of Pulau Lae-Lae Kecil (Groot Lae Lae) 1.5nm NW of Mariso Lighthouse, the parallel of 05°08'S, the meridian 119°22'E, the parallel of 05°07'S and a line drawn in an 017° direction from a position in 05°07'S 119°24'E.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in the outer anchorage W of the breakwaters in depths of 20.0-23.0m. The embarking or disembarking of passengers or loading and unloading of cargo is prohibited in this anchorage.

With local approval, vessels may obtain anchorage in depths of 16.0m or less within the breakwaters.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available.

Mooring

With strong winds from seaward there is sometimes a considerable sea against the wharves, especially Pangkalan Sukarno, which is only slightly protected by the breakwater. Large vessels and those with high superstructures are advised to let go anchor at some distance from the wharves when proceeding to their berths, so as to assist in holding off the fore part of the vessel. There are several mooring and warping buoys off the wharves. During the NW monsoon, vessels are required to berth 6.0m off the wharves by means of the warping buoys, 15 to 20 buoys are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2638, 1293, 2954. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

Communications

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: Makassar Radio: Ch 16.

Pilots: Ch 12.

Harbour Master: Ch 16; 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

Tel: +62 411 316549, Fax: +62 411 319044.

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

Minor repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available alongside Sukarno Quay and Oil Jetty.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Pelamonia Hospital (1.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (16km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Makassar, one of the major ports in Indonesia, is situated on the SW coast of the island of Sulawesi.

The port

It is the port of Ujung Pandang, the capital of S Sulawesi province. A sheltered area is available in the inner harbour close to the shore.

The principal exports are coffee, gum, shells, rubber, wood, spices, rattan, tortoise shell, tripang and copra. The main imports are cotton and woollen goods, hardware, glassware, tobacco, groceries, wines and spirits. There are regular ferry services to other parts of Sulawesi.

Traffic

Approx 8,300,000t of cargo, 560,000TEU and 840,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Makassar?

The pilot boards at Ujungpandang (Makassar) pilot boarding place, 05°07.4′S 119°22.6′E.

What time zone is Makassar in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Makassar?

The deepest berth listed is at Makassar Container Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Makassar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Makassar in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Makassar?

Port State Control at Makassar: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Makassar?

The UN/LOCODE of Makassar is IDMAK.

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