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Sungai Pakning
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Pilot meets the vessel at anchorage. Twenty four hour service is available.
Key data
updated Oct 2023Size limits
Max LOA 243.5m, draught 14.0m, beam 42.0m and 105,638DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 2.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pertamina Terminal - Sungai Pakning | 14.00 m | 244 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2018Tugs
Three tugs are available from Pertamina Shipping in Sungai Pakning (1,100-3,300bhp). Two tugs available from Sudjaca Palembang (each 1,800bhp).
A standby vessel is stationed alongside the floating storage vessel "Hudbay Riav" in Lalang Straits.
Charts and publications
BA 3947.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2012ETA 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.
VHF: Ch 16 & 19.
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.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Pusat Kesematan Masyarakat Hospital is owned by Pertamina.
Transport
Nearest airport: Pinang Kampai (Dumai). Pertamina own a small airport locally.
Working hours
Normally 0700-1400hrs (office). Labourers can work overtime.
About Sungai Pakning
updated Oct 2023Where it is
Sungai Pakning is located in Bengkalis Regency of Riau Province in the middle of Sumatra's W coast, 120km due W of Singapore.
The port
The port's main cargo is liquid cargo.
Questions about Sungai Pakning
What are the pilot arrangements at Sungai Pakning?
Compulsory. Pilot meets the vessel at anchorage.
What time zone is Sungai Pakning in?
Local time at Sungai Pakning is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Sungai Pakning?
The deepest berth listed is at Pertamina Terminal - Sungai Pakning: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Sungai Pakning?
1025.
Which load line zone is Sungai Pakning in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sungai Pakning?
Port State Control at Sungai Pakning: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sungai Pakning?
The UN/LOCODE of Sungai Pakning is IDSEQ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sungai Pakning 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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