Malili

Size limits

Harbour:

LOA 150m, 16,000 DWT.

Off shore:

Draught 9.4m, LOA 180m, 20,000DWT.

Water density

The density at the anchorage varies depending on the tide.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tide range is average 1.6m with ebb current flowing to the SW and flood current to the NE.

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

Approach

All ocean going vessels that call at Malili, are recommended to follow the western Fairway of the Gulf of Bone (as they would if proceeding to Palopo). This is because the eastern Fairway is considered unsafe, as the two light towers (Pakowe and Lelewau) have been removed and the growth of the reef around this area has never been resurveyed.

Port limits

Malili, of the entrance to Sungai Usu is bounded by the arc of a circle, radius 1nm, from a position 5.5nm SW of the flagstaff at Malili, situated on Sungai Larona, 2.5nm above its junction with Sungai Usu.

Anchorages

A recommended anchorage in a depth of about 24.0m is situated 7nm NE of Pulau Bulu Pulu Light Beacon. It is approx 1.5nm WNW of the oil storage tanks.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available: 2 x 365hp and 2 x 400hp.

Charts and publications

BA 2640, Indonesian 319. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

Communications

Radio: The nearest Coastal Radio Station is Ujung Pandang Radio, callsign "PKF". Frequency: 465, 500, 8686, 13100.8kHz (A1), and 2182, 2690-2090, 6215.5, 8802.6-8278.7kHz (A3).

Harbour Master's office has a radio station working frequencies 2182, 2080, 6215kHz (A3) during office hours.

VHF: Port, terminal and pilots: Call "Balantan Base" Ch 16. Contact should be established 4 hours before arrival.

Standard messages

Before berthing at Mangkasa Tanker Terminal, tankers must have confirmed, through Malili Radio, on which side the ship's derrick is to be raised and ready for lifting the 12in cargo hose from the sea bottom, the ship's derrick capacity is 5t SWL.

Documents

Security Clearance: All foreign vessels entering Indonesia ports must have requested and have been granted a security clearance from Directorate General of Sea Communication, prior to arrival at the port. Additionally a loading or discharging permit must have been obtained from the authorities concerned.

All of these shall be undertaken by the general/sub-agent.

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

In addition to the above, some declaration forms will be submitted directly by the Customs Officer to be completed and signed by Master.

Flags

Sunrise to sunset: Quarantine flag "Q".

Sunset to sunrise: Signal light red over white.

The flag "N" should be flown until the Immigration Officer boards the ship.

The flag "G" should be flown until the Pilot boards.

The flag "G" should be replaced by flag "H" if the Pilot is already aboard the vessel.

The flag "P" may be flown if the vessel is going to sail within 24 hours.

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

RSUD I Lagaligo General Hospital, 48.9km.

Crew change

It is very difficult to arrange crew changes.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sorowako AIrport located at Sorowako, 53km and Andi Djemma Airport located near Masamba, 117km (domestic only).

Working hours

Normal working hours of the stevedores is throughout 24 hours with 3 shifts. Stevedores may work holidays on request.

Where it is

Malili is situated on Sungai Malili about 6nm above the entrance to Sungai Usu, at the head of Teluk Usu.

The port

Malili port is very small port operated by PT International Nickel Indonesia (PT INCO) at Balantang. The main cargoes handled are forest produce and nickel ore using barge.

What are the pilot arrangements at Malili?

Pilotage is compulsory and boards in the anchorage area in Teluk Usu.

What time zone is Malili in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Malili?

The deepest berth listed is at Mangkasa Point Terminal: 9.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Malili?

The density at the anchorage varies depending on the tide.

Which load line zone is Malili in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Malili?

Port State Control at Malili: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Malili?

The UN/LOCODE of Malili is IDMLI.

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