Nunukan

Size limits

Alongside: LOA 100m, draught 12.0m LW.

Anchorage: 30,000DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Semi diurnal tide.

Caution: Care should be taken passing Gosong Makasar (04°00'N 117°56'E) during the ingoing stream which sets directly on the SE side of Pulau Sebatik.

The in going stream at the anchorage sets SW and the out going sets NE. It may be strong in both directions.

Current: Approx 3kts. A strong current occurs at full moon tide. The LW period is longer than the HW period.

Wave: Approx 0.4m in height.

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

Approach

The port channel is approx 18nm in length and 1nm wide. Channel depths vary between 9.0m LWS and 15.0m LWS. The port basin is 60,000m² with depths of between 7.0m LWS and 15.0m LWS.

The port is approached through the channel leading S of Gosong Makasar (04°00'N 117°56'E), which comprise two small drying mud banks on which a light beacon (starboard hand) stands and between it and Gosong Nunukan, the coastal bank extending ESE from Pulau Nanukan Timur. A light beacon (E cardinal) (03°58'N 117°51'E) stands on Gosong Nanukan, 8nm ESE of Pulau Nunukan Timur. Then from a position N of Gosong Nunukan Light and depths of not less than 10.0m the track leads NW between Pulau Nunukan and Pulau Sebatik to the anchorage, passing; NE of Tanjung Harapan (04°14'N 117°45'E) the E extremity of Pulau Nunukan Timur from where a light (red beacon 12m in height) is displayed.

Caution: The passage N of Gosong Makasar, between it and Gosong Padang, a bank over which the sea breaks 2nm N , is not recommended.

Alternative Track: On clearing Karang, vessels with suitable draught may proceed directly NW over the coastal bank extending E from Pulau Nunukan Timur towards Nunukan, passing SW of Gosong Makasar , then NE of Gosong Nunukan Light.

Charts and publications

BA 1852. Admiralty Pilot NP34.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, and 1 day prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Communications

Radio: Coastal Radio Station: ''Nunukan Coast Radio Station''. Callsign ''PKO 8''.

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: Port: Ch 16.

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.

All vessels arriving without prior notice should proceed to the quarantine anchorage and await clearance.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Stores: Available but in limited supply.

Medical

There is no hospital nearby.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Tawau (04°16'N 117°53'E).

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Nunukan is located on the N coast of East Nunukan Island in East Kalimantan Province.

The port

Nunukan is an anchorage, commercial port open to foreign trade, specialising in the export of sawn timber, logs and general cargo. There is also an inter island passenger service in operation.

Traffic

Approx 435,900t of cargo, 800TEU, 2,500 vessels and 506,200 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Nunukan?

Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours.

What time zone is Nunukan in?

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

Which load line zone is Nunukan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Nunukan?

Port State Control at Nunukan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nunukan?

The UN/LOCODE of Nunukan is IDNNX.

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