PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pomalaa
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is not compulsory. However, due to uncleared waters, it is advisable that vessels calling for the first time at Pomalaa use a pilot. A tug meets vessels 1.5nm W of Tanjung Pakar where officials board and the tug leads vessels to the anchorage.
Key data
updated Aug 2020Size limits
General cargo vessels: LOA 135m. Tankers: LOA 110m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapapao Block Terminal | — | 190 m | 1 |
| PT Sumber Setia Budi Terminal | — | 200 m | 1 |
| UBP Nikel Sultra Terminal | — | 200 m | 1 |
| Fibber Kolaka Terminal | — | 108 m | 1 |
| BBM Kolaka Terminal | — | 105 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 Sep 2020Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained by vessels with local knowledge off Pomalaa.
Tugs
There are tugs which are mainly used for towing barges.
Charts and publications
BA 2640, 2953. 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 Aug 2020Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Water (max 200t) may be supplied in an emergency at alongside berths.
Medical
Panorama General Hospital, 19km.
Transport
Sangia Nibandera Airport located at Kolaka, 21.9km.
About Pomalaa
updated May 2010Where it is
Pomalaa is situated in Sulawesi Tenggara Province, 5.75nm NE of Tanjung Pakar.
The port
Pomalaa is an anchorage port for the export of nickel ore. Vessels load from barges at the anchorage.
Questions about Pomalaa
What are the pilot arrangements at Pomalaa?
Pilotage is not compulsory.
What time zone is Pomalaa in?
Local time at Pomalaa is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Pomalaa?
1025.
Which load line zone is Pomalaa in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pomalaa?
Port State Control at Pomalaa: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pomalaa?
The UN/LOCODE of Pomalaa is IDPUM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pomalaa 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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