Meulaboh

Size limits

Harbour: 8,000DWT

Offshore: Draught 6.5m, LOA 100m, 5,000DWT.

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

Approach

Teluk Meulaboh may be approached from W and S, it is entered on leading marks.

Directions for entering the harbour: If approaching from the W, the charted reefs off Ujung Kareueng, (04°07'N 096°07'E) may be rounded by eye as they are marked by breakers.

When Ujung Geudong is open of Ujung Kareueng the track is the same as for the anchorage, rounding the latter point at a distance of approx 0.75nm.

Beacons in line: Two beacons, (front topmark white triangle point up; rear topmark white triangle point down), in line bearing 313° stand 0.7nm NNE of Ujong Geudong.

Useful marks: An iron bridge over Krueng Bubon (04°12'N 096°02'E)

A monument (cone shaped) at Teuku Umar (04°09'N 096°07'E).

Port limits

The roadstead limits are lines drawn 135° from Ujung Kareueng, 04°07'N 096°07'E and 247° from a point on the E side of the road E of Ujung Kareueng.

Anchorages

Depth 8.0m, sand and mud, with Teluk Meulaboh Light bearing 229°, Ujung Geudong flagstaff bearing 268°.

Caution: The anchorage is exposed to winds between SW and SE, and the holding ground is bad. Vessels should be ready to leave at short notice.

Teluk Meulaboh, although of the same shape and extent as Lhokbubon (04°12'N 096°02'E on the E side of Ujung Tuba) affords less protection, as there are no reefs seawards.

Charts and publications

BA 3904. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

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.

Where it is

Meulaboh port is situated on the NW coast of Sumatera within Teluk Meulaboh.

The port

Meulaboh is a depot and shipping port for coal, copra, pepper and timber products. Mainly used by local coastal tankers and general cargo vessels operates from the port. There is an oil depot situated at the head of the bay. There is an anchorage which must be used with caution.

What time zone is Meulaboh in?

Local time at Meulaboh is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Meulaboh?

The deepest berth listed is at BBM Meulaboh Terminal: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Meulaboh?

Port State Control at Meulaboh: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Meulaboh?

The UN/LOCODE of Meulaboh is IDMEQ.

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