PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Poso
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is available but not compulsory
Key data
updated Sep 2017Size limits
LOA 130m, draught 4.0m, 6.500DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.9m (springs), neaps range about zero.
The current sometimes sets out strongly from the river, in which case it may be necessary to run a hawser to the shore.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT Pertamina Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Port of Poso | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2017Approach
Best approached from N, on passing Tanjung Pemandingi. Oil jetty is approached on the continuation of the SW leading coastal passage from Tanjung Putia.
Port limits
Poso is bounded by the parallel of Tanjung Pemandingi, situated 1.75nm SW of Tanjung Putia.
Anchorages
Large vessels should anchor in a depth of 69m, approaching with the anchor lowered, 0.25nm N of the entrance to Sungai Poso.
Restrictions
Day light berthing only.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 2952. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should send ETA through Jakarta Radio (PKX) 10 days, 3 days, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival stating draught and last port of call.
Communications
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: Call Poso Radio (PKM3) Ch 16; 10 15 20 and 22.
Working hours: 0000-0100; 0230-0300; 0530-0600
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.
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 Jun 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Limited supplies.
Bunkers: Not available.
Stores: Limited supplies.
Transport
Nearest airport: Poso Airport lies a short distance W of the town.
About Poso
updated Sep 2017Where it is
Poso is situated on the S coast of Teluk Tomini Bay in the N of Sulawesi.
The port
Poso is the main town, port and terminal on the northern coast of Central Sulawesi.
Main exports include copra and forest products.
Questions about Poso
What are the pilot arrangements at Poso?
Pilotage is available but not compulsory
What time zone is Poso in?
Local time at Poso is UTC+8. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Poso in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Poso?
Port State Control at Poso: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Poso?
The UN/LOCODE of Poso is IDPSJ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Poso 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.