PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pekanbaru
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. The pilot station is situated at Siak Sri Indapura, approx 75km downstream.
Key data
updated Apr 2023Size limits
LOA 81.8m, beam 18m, 5,391DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Tide: Tide characteristics are mixed, semi diurnal. Mean Water Spring at full tide is 2.2m and 0.6m at neap tide. LWS is 1.7m under MSL.
Current: From the N, the max velocity of the current is 2.5kts at 2.5 hours before AR and 2kts for 2.5 hours before AT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sungai Siak | — | 76 m | 1 |
| Pelabuhan PT. Bandar Teguh Abadi | — | 82 m | 1 |
| Pelabuhan Sungai Duku Terminal | — | 37 m | 3 |
| Asphalt Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Pelabuhan Depot Pertamina PekanBaru | — | 70 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2023Approach
The river channel has a length of 96nm, width 60m, depth 4.0m LWS.
The port has a basin with an area of 1,920,000m², min depths of 6.0m and max of 7.0m.
Port limits
The roadstead limits of Pekanbaru are 0.3nm on each side of Government Pier.
Restrictions
Vessels up to 90m in length can turn at Pekanbaru.
Tugs
There is a tug available under joint management.
Charts and publications
BA 3902. Admiralty Pilot NP44, 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: Coastal Radio Station: Pekanbaru Radio; callsign ''PKP-8''.
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.
VHF: Pilot & Port: Ch 16, 12 & 14.
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 Apr 2023Repairs
Minor repairs are possible.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Stores: Available but in limited quantities.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Pekanbaru Hospital Medical Center (5km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (10km).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Pekanbaru
updated Apr 2023Where it is
Pekanbaru, located in Sungai Siak, Sumatera, approx 120nm inland from the Malacca Strait.
The port
Pekanbaru is a commercial port open to foreign trade and consists of 3 terminals; Sungai Siak, Sungai Duku and Perawang. The Sungai Siak Terminal is specifically for vessels below 500DWT. The Sungai Duku Terminal facilitates inter island passenger ferry and oil and gas services. The Perawang Terminal handles bulk cargoes and containers.
Traffic
Approx 4,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Pekanbaru
What are the pilot arrangements at Pekanbaru?
Compulsory. The pilot station is situated at Siak Sri Indapura, approx 75km downstream.
What time zone is Pekanbaru in?
Local time at Pekanbaru is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the water density at Pekanbaru?
1000.
Which load line zone is Pekanbaru in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pekanbaru?
Port State Control at Pekanbaru: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pekanbaru?
The UN/LOCODE of Pekanbaru is IDPKU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pekanbaru 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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