Sibolga

Size limits

Harbour - LOA 00m, draught 6.5m.

Offshore - Draught 13.0m, LOA 110m, 6,500DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour: Approach from NW: From the vicinity of 01°40'N 098°38'E, the track leads E, clear of dangers.

When S of the rock lying 0.3nm S of Ujung Karang (01°43'N 098°43'E), the track is altered NNE, passing: ESE of Ujung Karang, then WNW of Pulau Poncan Gedang (133m in height) (2.25nm E of Ujung Karang). The sea breaks at times on detached reefs on the E side of the island, then WNW of Pulau Poncan Light (green beacon) on the N extremity of the reef surrounding Pulau Poncan Gedang.

Then as requisite for Sibolga or the moorings, passing SE of Pulau Poncan Kecil (2nm NE of Ujung Karang), which is low and covered with coconut palms.

Approach from S: From the vicinity of 01°28'N 098°40'E, the track leads N clear of dangers, passing E of Pulau Labulabu Kecil (Silabulabunamenek) (01°35'N 098°36'E), then W of Pulau Tungkusnasi (5nm E).

Then the track leads NNE, passing WNW of Karang Sibangon (01°40'N 098°46'E), with Karang Sibongsu (0.5nm ESE). These drying reefs are generally marked by breakers, as are other reefs closer inshore.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: The usual anchorage is E of Pulau Poncan Kecil (01°44'N 098°45'E), in depths of 11.0-13.0m, mud.

Prohibited anchorage, where ammunition has been dumped, is charted 2nm SW of Ujung Karang.

Vessels must not anchor within 50m of submarine cables, which are landed at Sibolga and at a point 1.5nm N.

Anchorages off Sibolga are with: Sibolga Pier Light bearing 070°, and the NE point of Pulau Sarudut, bearing 127°, in a depth of 11.0m, or, 0.2nm from the head of Sibolga Pier, in a depth of 7.0m.

Four red mooring buoys, which have been placed 0.3nm NW of Pulau Sarudut, form two oil mooring berths. The berths are marked by a beacon. There is depth of 9.0m at these moorings. Vessels of between LOA 120m and 150m in length and 6,000-16,500DWT can use these moorings.

Vessels moor aligned 246°-006°. Ocean going vessels anchor in the roads and work cargo using lighters, which are then loaded/discharged alongside jetties, depths alongside between 0.5 and 2.0m.

Charts and publications

BA 2917. 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: 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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at CBM according to terminal operator website.

Stores: Some provisions available.

Medical

Sibolga General Hospital, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport located in North Sumatera, 98.5km.

Where it is

The port of Sibolga is situated on the western coast of Sumatera.

The port

Sibolga is approximately 150km by road to the Lake Toba tourist area. The port consists of a roadstead anchorage for ocean-going vessels and now has a new multi-purpose Terminal handling break bulk cargoes and passenger vessels.

Traffic

The port area handles approx 7,500 TEU, 250 vessels and 73,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Sibolga?

Not available.

What time zone is Sibolga in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Sibolga?

The deepest berth listed is at BBM Sibolga Terminal: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sibolga?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sibolga in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sibolga?

Port State Control at Sibolga: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sibolga?

The UN/LOCODE of Sibolga is IDSLG.

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