PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sekupang
Pilot
updated Jul 2012Available from 0800hrs to 1800hrs.
Key data
updated Jul 2012Size limits
Max 5,000DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range between 1.1m and 1.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekupang Concrete Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Sekupang Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
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
Sekupang is approached between a light beacon on the edge of a coastal reef 0.3nm SE of Tanjung Kemudi and a lightbuoy marking the N extremity of an area of shoal water. A light beacon marks the E edge of the shoal area and stands 0.75nm S of Tanjung Kemudi. Mooring buoys have been laid on both sides of the channel between Sekupang and a position 0.5nm farther SSE.
Anchorages
There is an anchorage available off the wharf at Sekupang in depths from 15.0-20.0m.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP36.
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: 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.
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 Jul 2012Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Are not available.
Medical
The nearest hospital, Otorita Batam, is about 900m from the port.
Phone: +62 778 322121
About Sekupang
updated Oct 2014Where it is
Sekupang is on the N coast of Batam Island, approx 15nm SE of Keppel Harbour in Singapore.
The port
The port is the main domestic port of Batam Island and is used for the transit of general cargos and commercial cargos.
Waterfront City Ferry Terminal is located on the W coast of Batam Island, approx 5.3km S from Port of Sekupang, a passenger service operates to Singapore.
Questions about Sekupang
What are the pilot arrangements at Sekupang?
Available from 0800hrs to 1800hrs.
What time zone is Sekupang in?
Local time at Sekupang is UTC+7. No summer time.
Which load line zone is Sekupang in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sekupang?
Port State Control at Sekupang: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sekupang?
The UN/LOCODE of Sekupang is IDSKP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sekupang 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.