PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Palopo
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 9.8m.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT Panca Usaha Terminal | 9.80 m | — | 2 |
| Port of Tanjung Ringgit Palopo Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| PT Pertamina Deport Palopo Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2019Port limits
The port is bounded by an arc of a circle, radius 2nm, centred on the head of the stone breakwater fronting Palopo on which there is a tower.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of 11.0m, 0.5nm ENE of the stone breakwater. Smaller vessels can anchor closer inshore in a depth of 7.0m. The holding ground is good, but care must be taken to avoid the detached reefs and a dangerous wreck, and numerous fishing stakes ESE of the stone breakwater and in the N part of the bay.
Charts and publications
BA 2640. Admiralty Pilot NP34, 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.
Communications
Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0000-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0000-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
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.
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 May 2019Medical
Star of the Sea Hospital, 2.6km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Bua Airport also known as Palopo Lagaligo Airport located at Luwu, 16km (domestic only) and Pongtiku Airport located at West Sulawesi, 82km.
About Palopo
updated May 2019Where it is
Palopo is situated in a bay in the NW corner of the head of Bone Bay, on the W coast of S Sulawesi.
The port
Palopo is a large town with anchorage port administrate capital by Luwu Districtof South Sulawesi.
There is a ferry terminal connecting to Malili and a fishing port with regular prawn trade. The oil terminal, Karangkarangan lies 9 miles S of the port.
Exports comprise of timber, rattan and copra.
Questions about Palopo
What time zone is Palopo in?
Local time at Palopo is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Palopo?
The deepest berth listed is at PT Panca Usaha Terminal: 9.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Palopo in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Palopo?
Port State Control at Palopo: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palopo?
The UN/LOCODE of Palopo is IDPPO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Palopo 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.