Pangkal Balam

Size limits

LOA 99.3m, beam 20m, draught 5.4m, 5,391DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.5m above LWS. Tidal streams in the river are semi diurnal.

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

Approach

There is a green buoy, at the entrance to the channel in position 02°06.1'S 106°12.1'E.

Leading light beacons, situated on the S side of the river entrance, in line 283.75°, lead into the river; each light beacon has a white triangular daymark, the front point down and the rear point up.

No 3 Buoy (conical, black) is moored on the N side of the channel 0.5nm E of the front light beacon.

Port limits

The port limits extend approx 6nm.

Anchorages

There is an anchorage off the mouth of Sungai Baturusa.

There is also an anchorage approx 100m off the wharves in a depth of 8.0m, mud and sand.

Restrictions

Entry over the bar is limited to vessels of 140m in length and 30m beam and in daylight only. Entry is limited to vessels with a max draught of 5.0m.

Tugs

Two tugs up to 200hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1312, 3471. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

ETA 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. Master to cable Harbour Master 2 days prior to arrival.

Communications

Hours: Normally 0001-0100hrs, 0300-0400hrs, 0430-0600hrs, 0630-0700hrs.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 20. Hours: Normally 0001-0700hrs.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered after free pratique is granted.

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.

Flags

Interco "Q" for quarantine and "H" for pilot onboard.

Notices and regulations

The vessel's entering and departure time should note the high and low tide and standby on VHF Ch 16 for traffic information.

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.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by pipe on berth or from oil road tanker.

Medical

Bakti Timah Hospital, 3.3km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible for Indonesian crew onboard a foreign vessel.

Transport

Nearest airport: Depati Amir Airport also known as Pangkal Pinang Airport, located in Pangkal Pinang on Bangka Island, 10.6km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. There are 10 labour gangs available.

Where it is

The port of Pangkal Balam is situated on the E coast of Bangka Island off the E coast of Sumatra.

The port

The port is a seaport in Pangkal Pinang. The port sits close to the mouth of Baturusa River. The port serves international cargo, container, passengers, Ro-Ro and liquid activities.

Traffic

Approximate 1,600,000t of cargo, 90,000TEU, 4,000 vessels, 83,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pangkal Balam?

Not compulsory but a local pilot is available if required at any time.

What time zone is Pangkal Balam in?

Local time at Pangkal Balam is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Pangkal Balam?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Pangkal Balam Terminal: 5.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Pangkal Balam?

1020.

Which load line zone is Pangkal Balam in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Pangkal Balam?

Port State Control at Pangkal Balam: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pangkal Balam?

The UN/LOCODE of Pangkal Balam is IDPGX.

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