PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pantoloan
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Apply for pilot boat by calling Pantoloan Coast Station on VHF Ch 12 or raising "G" flag.
Palu Bay is a suitable anchorage to await pilot boat.
Key data
updated Jul 2024Size limits
LOA 161.85m, beam 25.6m, draught 9.5m, 17,429DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoloan Container Terminal | 9.50 m | 162 m | 1 |
| Pelindo IV Terminal | 9.50 m | 160 m | 1 |
| Cement 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 Jul 2024Approach
Approach and entry is made from Teluk Palu. The 12nm channel has a width of 150m and a depth of 11.0 - 40m, sand and clay bottom.
The berth can safely be approached from N or S within Teluk Palu. A lightbuoy (port hand), which marks the edge of the N portion of the coastal reef, is moored 0.2nm W of the jetty; and a lightbuoy (starboard hand) which marks the S portion, is moored 0.3nm SE of the jetty and 300m off the village of Salambawu.
Anchorages
The anchorage area is located on the S side of the quay, distant 600m in a depth of 37m, in position 00°43.0'S 119°51.0'E.
Restrictions
The anchorage can accommodate vessels up to LOA 125m, draught 9.5m, 20,000DWT.
Tugs
1x800hp tug available.
Charts and publications
BA 2638, 2893. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2019ETA 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
Pantoloan Coast Radio Station, callsign "PKM 44", operates throughout 24 hours, frequencies 2182 kHz, 6215 kHz and 8291 kHz.
VHF: Ch 16 or 12.
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 Jul 2024Repairs
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available. Supply capacity 100tph.
Bunkering: Available at Loly Pertamina pier supplied by Pertamina with capacity 175tph.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Puskesmas Pantoloan (1km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Mutiara SIS Aljufri Airport (27km).
Working hours
Open 24 hours including Public Holiday.
About Pantoloan
updated Oct 2014Where it is
Pantoloan is situated on the W coast of the island of Sulawesi on the Makassar Strait.
The port
The port handles exports for Tawaeli (Towaeli), a large village 1.5nm S. It consists of a roadstead anchorage for ocean going vessels which are worked alongside using lighters or by barges which are loaded at a pier.
The port handles cargos, asphalt, passengers and machinery.
Questions about Pantoloan
What are the pilot arrangements at Pantoloan?
Compulsory. Apply for pilot boat by calling Pantoloan Coast Station on VHF Ch 12 or raising "G" flag.
What time zone is Pantoloan in?
Local time at Pantoloan is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Pantoloan?
The deepest berth listed is at Pantoloan Container Terminal: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Pantoloan?
1025.
Which load line zone is Pantoloan in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pantoloan?
Port State Control at Pantoloan: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pantoloan?
The UN/LOCODE of Pantoloan is IDPTL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pantoloan 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.
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