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Pontianak
Pilot
updated May 2010- Sungai Kapuas-kecil (Pontianak approaches) pilotage Pilot boards00°03.0′N 109°05.0′E
Pilotage is compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilots should be ordered 24 hours in advance and vessels should send further request for pilotage 12 hours before arrival and 6 hours before departure. Pilot boards at the river Entrance Channel Lightbuoy.
Key data
updated Apr 2023Size limits
LOA 189.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 5m, 56,026DWT.
Water density
1015.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
HW: 1.28m
LW: 4.77m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontianak | 5.00 m | 190 m | 8 |
| Bosowa Semen Terminal | — | 22 m | 1 |
| Dermaga Karya Rimba Terminal | — | 86 m | 2 |
| Dermaga Kelapa Jaya Terminal | — | 76 m | 1 |
| Dermaga KPLP Terminal | — | 29 m | 1 |
| Dermaga Roda Mas Terminal | — | 75 m | 1 |
| Pangkalan Nipah Kuning Terminal | — | 49 m | 2 |
| Pontianak Anchorage Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| PT. Anugerah Oso Abadi Terminal | — | 38 m | 1 |
| PT. Aquatica Intiraya Prima Terminal | — | 91 m | 1 |
| PT. Bumi Sarana Utama Terminal | — | 87 m | 1 |
| PT. Candra Mining Terminal | — | 58 m | 1 |
| PT. Cemindo Gemilang Terminal | — | 92 m | 1 |
| PT. Gontama Sinar Bertuah Terminal | — | 75 m | 1 |
| PT. Indo Container Line | — | 120 m | 2 |
All 39 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Terminal | — | 84 m | 1 |
| PT. Indomarco Adi Prima Siantan Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| PT. Jatim Propertindo Jaya Terminal | — | 70 m | 1 |
| PT. Mutiara Nasional Line Terminal | — | 72 m | 1 |
| PT. Papasari Terminal | — | 82 m | 1 |
| PT. Pesona Asia Sejahtera Terminal | — | 30 m | 1 |
| PT. Petro Andalan Nusantara Terminal | — | 76 m | 1 |
| PT. Rezeki Perkasa Sejahtera Lestari Terminal | — | 73 m | 1 |
| PT. Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines Terminal | — | 74 m | 1 |
| PT. Semen Gresik Terminal | — | 68 m | 1 |
| PT. Sibelco Lautan Minerals Terminal | — | 100 m | 2 |
| PT. Sinar Baru Logistik Terminal | — | 33 m | 2 |
| Singa Merah Semen Terminal | — | 75 m | 1 |
| Stockpile PT EGO Terminal | — | 42 m | 1 |
| Wajok Terminal | — | 83 m | 1 |
| Holchim-Pontianak Terminal | — | 110 m | 1 |
| Lyman CPO Bulk Terminal | — | 78 m | 2 |
| Pertamina | — | 117 m | 2 |
| Pertamina Bitumen Terminal | — | 100 m | 1 |
| PT. Sinar Mas Argo Terminal | — | 37 m | 1 |
| Shell Bitumen | — | 100 m | 1 |
| PT. Nusaraya Permai Terminal | — | 78 m | 1 |
| Terminal BBM AKR Pontianak | — | 92 m | 1 |
| Usaha Gas Terminal | — | 65 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 Apr 2023Approach
All the above routes, except for a portion of Inner Route III, are navigable by night when conditions are favourable and with local knowledge. The whole area of the delta of Sungai Kapuas is subject to heavy showers, squalls, and thick mist in the mornings. The visibility is therefore often reduced, and navigation may be impeded for some hours.
Anchorages
Ocean going vessels unable to enter the river can load cargo in the anchorage, S of the entrance lightbuoy, known locally as Muara Junkat, in depths of 10.0m.
Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in depths of not less than 20.0m, in which depth the ground swell is less than closer in. During the SW monsoon, from May to September, vessels should anchor still further out, but at this period it is often impossible for boats to enter the river.
Prohibited anchorages: Vessels are cautioned against anchoring off the entrance in a triangular area enclosed by lines joining the following positions:
Anchorage, at Pontianak is abreast the town in depths of 16.0m to 18.0m. There is room for vessels to swing in the anchorage, but they should keep well clear of the Government Pier.
The W limit of the anchorage is the meridian of 109°18.93'E. The E limit is the W limit of the prohibited anchorage described below.
Due to submarine cables, vessels are cautioned against anchoring in 2 areas situated, respectively, close NW and SE of the entrance to Sungai Landak, nearly opposite Pontianak.
The limits of each area are marked by a red triangular board, from which a light is exhibited.
Tugs
One tug available.
Charts and publications
BA 3721. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).
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 2023Repairs
Available. Minor repairs only.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from pipelines at a rate of 50-200tpd.
Bunkering: Available with limited quantity of diesel fuel oil.
Stores: Limited amounts.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Promedika Hospital (3km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Supadio International Airport (18km).
About Pontianak
updated Apr 2023Where it is
The Pontianak port is situated along the banks of a river flowing in the western parts of Borneo. The port consists of anchorages near the berths river mouth at Jungkat, then along a channel 30km in length.
The port
The port handles principal exports such as rubber, spices, coconut and timber products. Import commodities include rice, cement, fuel, sugar, fertiliser, chemicals and asphalt.
Traffic
Approx 240,000TEU of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Pontianak
Where does the pilot board at Pontianak?
The pilot boards at Sungai Kapuas-kecil (Pontianak approaches) pilotage, 00°03.0′N 109°05.0′E.
What time zone is Pontianak in?
Local time at Pontianak is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Pontianak?
The deepest berth listed is at Pontianak: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Pontianak?
1015.
Which load line zone is Pontianak in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pontianak?
Port State Control at Pontianak: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pontianak?
The UN/LOCODE of Pontianak is IDPNK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pontianak 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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