PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sampit
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory.
Key data
updated Mar 2023Size limits
LOA 113.8m, beam 24.38m, draught 5.6m, 7,299DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Tides vary from 0.5-2.9m.
Tidal streams: The outgoing stream is stronger and of longer duration than the ingoing stream. The ingoing stream is appreciable 5nm above Sampit.
The following tidal stream signals are displayed from one of the jetties at Sampit.
A red flag indicates in going stream.
A white flag indicates out going stream.
No flag is displayed at slack water.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagendang Terminal | — | 106 m | 2 |
| Pertamina Terminal | — | 91 m | 1 |
| Bagendang Container Terminal Port | 5.60 m | 114 m | 2 |
| Sampit Terminal | — | 109 m | 1 |
| PT Pundi Abadi Intisari | — | — | 1 |
| Sampit Anchorage Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| LPG Terminal | — | 91 m | 1 |
| PT Sinar Jaya Inti Mulya (SJIM) | — | — | 1 |
| PT Sukajadi Sawit Mekar | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2023Approach
The port channel is approx 64km long, 50m wide with a least depth of 4.5m LWS. The port basin has a working area of 6,090,000m² and a business area of 2,960,000m², a max depth of 8.0m and min depth of 6.0m LWS.
Port limits
Sampit is bounded by lines drawn in a 126° and 056° direction from the N and S boundary marks, which are situated 1.3nm S and 1.2nm N of the flagstaff at the controller's house at Sampit.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be found either 100m N or 100m S of the wharf.
Charts and publications
BA 2471. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2018ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2 and 1 days prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.
Communications
Radio: Coastal Radio Station, callsign "PKG2".
It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 11, 12, 14, call Sampit Radio.
Pilot vessel: Ch 12.
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 2010Repairs
Minor repairs are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Stores: Fresh provisions are available.
Medical
There are medical facilities available.
Working hours
The port operates Mon-Sat, 0800-1100 and 1200-1600hrs. Overtime is dependent on the level of demand.
About Sampit
updated Mar 2023Where it is
Sampit is located on the right bank of Mentaya River, 34 nautical miles from the estuary of the river, Kalimantan Province, on the S coast of Borneo.
The port
Sampit is a commercial port open to foreign trade, handling bulk, general cargo and passengers.
Traffic
Approx 1,700,000t of cargo, 3,000 vessels and 250,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Sampit
What are the pilot arrangements at Sampit?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Sampit in?
Local time at Sampit is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Sampit?
The deepest berth listed is at Bagendang Container Terminal Port: 5.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Sampit in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sampit?
Port State Control at Sampit: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sampit?
The UN/LOCODE of Sampit is IDSMQ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sampit 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.