PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Tahuna
Key data
updated Jun 2026Size limits
LOA 122.2m, beam 19.8m, draught 5.8m, 9,021DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBM Tahuna Terminal | — | 76 m | 1 |
| Tahuna Port Terminal | 5.80 m | 122 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2026Anchorages
Large vessels can anchor 250-300m off the quay, depths of 35-45m, sand and mud and work cargo in barges.
Mooring
The seaward Pertamina jetty has the main berth, with mooring buoys each side, near the head of the bay.
Charts and publications
BA 2948, 2951. Admiralty Pilot NP35, NP286(4).
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. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.
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 Mar 2020Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Stores: Limited quantities available.
Medical
General Hospital Liun Kendage Tahuna, 4.8km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Naha Airport located at North Sulawesi, 17.8km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1600hrs.
About Tahuna
updated Mar 2020Where it is
Tahuna is located in the Islands of Sangihe, on the N side of North Sulawesi.
The port
The main regional port for the Islands of Sangihe which handles general cargo, liquid cargo, container, passengers and Ro-Ro.
Questions about Tahuna
What time zone is Tahuna in?
Local time at Tahuna is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tahuna?
The deepest berth listed is at Tahuna Port Terminal: 5.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tahuna?
1025.
Which load line zone is Tahuna in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tahuna?
Port State Control at Tahuna: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tahuna?
The UN/LOCODE of Tahuna is IDTAH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tahuna 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.