PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Merak
Pilot
updated Feb 2012Banten Pilots: Pilotage for the whole region of NW Java is arranged through Merak, 24 hours notice required.
Key data
updated Dec 2022Size limits
LOA 270m, beam 45.0m, draught 17.0m, 119,456DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.9m max.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merak Oil Terminal | 17.00 m | 270 m | 2 |
| Sulfindo | 14.00 m | 200 m | 1 |
| Redeco Petrolin Utama, Merak Terminal | 13.00 m | 185 m | 2 |
| Pertamina Persero UPPDN III | 12.00 m | 183 m | 3 |
| Tomindomas Bulk Tank | 12.00 m | 150 m | 1 |
| Pertamina Gas & LPG Tanjung Sekong Terminal | 11.50 m | 230 m | 3 |
| BASF Latexindo | 11.00 m | 160 m | 1 |
| Polychem Indonesia | 11.00 m | 160 m | 1 |
| Polychem Lindo | 11.00 m | 174 m | 1 |
| Suralaya Power Station | — | 232 m | 4 |
| Mitsubishi Chemical Indonesia Terminal | 10.00 m | 170 m | 1 |
| Bumi Merak Terminal | 9.00 m | 180 m | 1 |
| PT Vopak Terminal Merak | 9.00 m | 180 m | 2 |
| UIC Terminal | 8.50 m | 185 m | 3 |
| PT Lotte Chemical Titan Nusantara Terminal | 8.00 m | 160 m | 4 |
All 23 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Terminal | 7.00 m | 180 m | 1 |
| Arbee | 5.60 m | 100 m | 1 |
| Merak Bakauheni Ferry Terminal | — | 126 m | 5 |
| Merak Mas Multipurpose Terminal | — | 213 m | 4 |
| PLTU Terminal | — | 230 m | 1 |
| PT. Merak Energi Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| PT. Semen Indonesia Divisi Merak Terminal | — | 190 m | 3 |
| PT. Baria Bulk Terminal | — | 188 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2022Restrictions
Berthing usually daylight only with unberthing permitted at any time.
Tugs
There are no tugs other than those provided at some of the deep water berths.
Charts and publications
BA 2056, 909, 918. NP36, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA 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. Pilots require 24 hours notice.
Communications
Pilot Station Callsign: Kilo Bravo. Port callsign: PKZ34.
Port (Merak) callsign: PKQ.
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:Pilot Station: Ch 12, 16, 13, 14.
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.
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 Dec 2022Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Kurnia Cilegon Hospital, 12.8km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 104km.
Nearest railway: Merak, 2.3km.
About Merak
updated Jan 2013Where it is
Merak is located near Cilegon City on the NW coast of Java, in the Sunda Strait.
The port
The general cargo port of Ciwandan (See separate entry), close to Anyer and operated by Perumpel II, is planned to provide an alternative container port for Tanjung Priok.
Merak Petroleum Base: This is a private port close to Merak, operated by PT Santa Fe Pomeroy with the jetties managed by the Merak Port Administrator. The port is an import terminal for barite and bentonite ores and an offshore oil fabricating yard.
Questions about Merak
What are the pilot arrangements at Merak?
Banten Pilots: Pilotage for the whole region of NW Java is arranged through Merak, 24 hours notice required.
What time zone is Merak in?
Local time at Merak is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Merak?
The deepest berth listed is at Merak Oil Terminal: 17.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Merak?
1025.
Which load line zone is Merak in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Merak?
Port State Control at Merak: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Merak?
The UN/LOCODE of Merak is IDMRK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Merak 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.