PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pulang Pisau
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for vessels over 500GT.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Log vessels: Draught 4.8m at HW, approx 5,500DWT.
Tankers: LOA 90m, 3,000DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 2.9m max.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pertamina Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Pulang Pisau Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Palangkaraya | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The port is approx 68nm upstream on the Sungai Kahayan which is marked in places by unlit beacons or the occasional buoy, the river passage does require recent local knowledge.
The river inner bar is 4nm within the river entrance and has a least depth of 3.2m over its fairway. Vessels of 5,500DWT having a draught of 4.8m can enter the river at HW.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained off the port, where logs are handled. Vessels are often part loaded in the river and completed outside the bar, or in Teluk Sebangan, 35nm W.
Charts and publications
BA 1066. 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: There is no local coast radio station.
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: Pilots & 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.
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 May 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available but limited in quantity.
Stores: Available but limited in quantity.
Medical
Hospital facilities are available.
Working hours
The port operates 6 days, 0700-1400hrs plus overtime.
About Pulang Pisau
updated May 2010Where it is
The port of Pulang Pisau is situated in southern Borneo on the W bank of the Kahayan River, 15nm above Pangkuh and approx 65km from the river's mouth.
The port
The port was built specifically for the handling of logs and accommodates timber carriers, which usually load to half capacity and complete loading 6km offshore at the outer bar.
Questions about Pulang Pisau
What are the pilot arrangements at Pulang Pisau?
Compulsory for vessels over 500GT.
What time zone is Pulang Pisau in?
Local time at Pulang Pisau is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Pulang Pisau?
1000.
Which load line zone is Pulang Pisau in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pulang Pisau?
Port State Control at Pulang Pisau: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pulang Pisau?
The UN/LOCODE of Pulang Pisau is IDPPS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pulang Pisau 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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