Sabang

Size limits

LOA 210m, draught 6.1m, 100,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tide: Average spring HW of 1.4m and 0.30m at neap tide. Low water spring is 0.8m under MSL.

Current: The current is weak in both the channel and the bay.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Sabang is approached through Teluk Sabang.

The track leads generally E, passing: S of a buoy (port hand) moored 200m SSW of Ujung Lhome (05°53'N 095°19'E), and, N of 2 buoys (starboard hand) moored off the N side of Klah, which is entirely overgrown, except on its E side.

The channel is approx 1,400m in length, 800m wide with depth of 53m LWS and is considered very safe for navigation.

The port basin is 1,770,000m² with a max depth of 10.0m LWS and min depth of 9.0m LWS.

Useful marks: A white light, privately maintained, exhibited from the signal station. A red flare is occasionally exhibited.

Ujung Lhome Light (white metal framework tower, 14m in height) (05°53'N 095°19'E).

Anchorages

The port offers safe anchorage (05°51.8'N 095°17.9'E) in depths of up to 32m.

Tugs

A small tug is available if ordered in advance.

Charts and publications

BA 2917, 3904. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA 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: Sub district Navigation of Sabang. The port radio station is operated by the Port Authority and the oil company, Pertamina.

Port Authority: Call 'PKA3', 2090, 2182, 2690kHz.

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: PKA: Ch 16, 20, 22.

PKA4: Ch 16, 09,19, available from 2 hours before arrival to 2 hours after departure.

Port Operations, Pilotage ,Navigation PKA, PKA4 (only for vessels owned or chartered by PN Pertamina).

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.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available and supplied through pipeline.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Small quantities of provision available.

Medical

Sabang General Hospital, 1.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Maimun Saleh Airport located at Sabang, 8.8km (domestic only).

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The island of Sabang is located approx 25km N of the NW tip of Sumatra.

The port

Sabang is a small well sheltered commercial port, open to foreign trade and is also a naval base. Cargoes handled include coal, oil products and general cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sabang?

Compulsory. A pilot, usually the Harbour Master, must be used for anchoring and berthing.

What time zone is Sabang in?

Local time at Sabang is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Sabang?

The deepest berth listed is at Public Terminal: 6.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sabang?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sabang in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sabang?

Port State Control at Sabang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sabang?

The UN/LOCODE of Sabang is IDSBG.

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