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Tanjung Emas
Pilot
updated May 2010- Semarang boarding position a Pilot boards06°52.0′S 110°25.0′E
- Semarang boarding position b (anchorage) Pilot boards06°54.0′S 110°24.5′E
Pilotage waters cover the harbour area including the oil terminal in the Java Sea from the parallel of 06°53.67'S to the coast at the meridians of 110°23.67'E and 110°28.0'E. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels exceeding 177GT.
Call pilots on VHF Ch 12, available throughout 24 hours.
For berthing in daylight only between 0600 and 1800hrs, a pilot can be obtained on request to the Harbour Master; unberthing at any time. The notice required for a pilot is 6 hours prior to arrival and 3 hours prior to departure.
Pilot boards in the anchorage area, but in the NW monsoon may board under the lee of the W breakwater or the vessel may be led in by the pilot boat.
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
SBM: LOA 185m, 36,000DWT.
Ocean Wharf: Max draught 9.0m.
Largest vessel handled: For general cargo "Ocean Host"; LOA 224.3m; draught 7.5m; 46,885DWT; 29,160GT. The largest passenger vessel handled "Rotterdam"; LOA 228m; draught 8.6m; 37,783GT.
Water density
1018-1023.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
MHWS is 1.3m and MLWS is 0.1m.
The max current speed is 0.31kt in a direction of 324° during ebb tides. With the flood the rate is 0.3kt in a direction of 164°. Cross currents exist at the port entrance although the current is weak.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang / Tanjung Emas | — | 185 m | 1 |
| Tanjung Emas | — | 175 m | 2 |
| Terminal Petikemas Semarang (TPKS) | — | — | 1 |
| Port of Tanjung Emas Semarang | — | — | 2 |
| Sriboga Terminal | — | — | 2 |
| PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja | — | — | 1 |
| Terminal LPG Tanjung Emas Semarang | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2018Approach
The port is approached from the lightbuoy (safe water), moored 5nm N of Semarang Light (6°57'S 110°25'E) through entry channel length 6,500m with min width of 150m and min depth at LWS is 10.0m, on the alignment (176°) of leading lights which lead S through the buoyed entrance channel. Then enter between the heads of the breakwaters, from which lights (port and starboard beacons, 14m in height) are exhibited.
Caution: It is advisable, especially during the NW monsoon, to keep close to the W breakwater as the tidal stream sets across the entrance. It has been reported that while the breakwaters give a poor radar response, the light beacons at the seaward end and the channel marking buoys show up well.
Turning area: A turning area, 350m wide lies at the S end of the buoyed channel off Tanjung Emas Ocean Terminal.
Port limits
The limits of Semarang, extend approx 6nm seaward.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: The recommended anchorage is approx 3nm N of Semarang Light (6°57'S 110°25'E) in depths of 8.0-12.0m and within a radius of 1nm of position 6°54.0'S 110°24.5'E.
Restrictions
Priority for berthing given to warships, container and passenger vessels, followed by government logistics vessels.
Tugs
The port has 3 tugs of 800hp, 870hp and 1,500hp. Additionally there is a pilot boat of 360hp and 2 mooring boats of 210hp each.
Charts and publications
BA 918, 3730. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2012ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be advised to agent 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: Coast radio station "Semarang Radio" ("PKR") can handle traffic to and from ships calling at Tanjung Emas.
VHF: Port and Pilot: Ch 16; 12, 14. Call "PKR7". Tel: +62 24 545721, email: [email protected].
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
Minor and some major repairs available with sufficient notice.
Dry docks
There are two drydocks, two small building berths and a slipway with a 40m cradle.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Can be supplied to ships at 60tph ex wharf or by barge 2 x 100t each.
Bunkers: Diesel oil can be supplied at 650tpd and fuel oil at 3,300tpd, arranged from Jakarta
Stores: Provisions available though not all ship stores obtainable.
Medical
Kayaradi Hospital, Semarang, 6km.
Crew change
All services available for the repatriation of ships' crew.
Transport
Nearest airport: Ahmad Yani Airport, 8km.
Nearest railway: Tawang Semarang Railway Station, 1.5km.
Working hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week except on National Holidays.
About Tanjung Emas
updated Jul 2018Where it is
Tanjung Emas, also known as Semarang, located at a central point along the northern coast of the island of Java.
The port
The port has container and bulk facilities, also a calling port for foreign cruise vessels. Cargoes handled include iron ore, grain, fertilisers, coal and cement. Nearby SBM's accommodate tankers.
Traffic
Approx 6,000,000t of cargo, 3,600 vessels and 269,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Tanjung Emas
Where does the pilot board at Tanjung Emas?
The pilot boards at Semarang boarding position a, 06°52.0′S 110°25.0′E. Tanjung Emas has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Tanjung Emas in?
Local time at Tanjung Emas is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the water density at Tanjung Emas?
1018-1023.
Which load line zone is Tanjung Emas in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Emas?
Port State Control at Tanjung Emas: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Emas?
The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Emas is IDSRG.
Tips from seafarers
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