Tanjung Intan

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 251.56m, beam 44m, draught 12.5m, 115,583DWT.

Offshore: LOA 339.5m, draught 24m, 320,596DWT.

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m. Tidal streams in Cilacap are almost semi-diurnal. In the channel they follow the direction of the leading marks, but on either side they set over the banks. Off the entrance to the inlet there is an almost constant N going stream. Owing to the influence of Kali Donan, especially in the wet season, the duration of the ebb is usually longer than that of the flood. In the bight in which B3 and B4 Beacons (07°46'S 109°02'E) are situated the flood sets SW towards Small Beacons, 300m WSW, and the ebb NE towards Inner Beacons, 0.5nm SW of Tanjung Karangbolong.

At neaps, the rate of the stream is usually 0.5-1kt, but at springs this may increase to 2-4kts and in the wet season has been known to attain a rate of 5kts. As a rule the max rate occurs approx 2 hours after HW and LW.

Max current is 1.5-4kts. Average wave height is 2.1m with max height of 2.5m from Dec to Feb. Wave height in port basin is very low because the port is protected by Nusakambangan Island.

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

Approach

The navigation channel begins from Buoy 0 to Karang Talun with 9.5nm length and 150-250m width. Depths vary between 7.0m and 17.0m LWS.

The approach channel is reported to have a min width of 170m from a position 0.7nm ENE of Tanjung Karangbolong, across the bar to the W end of Pertamina Wharf. There is a turning basin S of No 13 Lightbuoy. The channel is dredged to 14.5m as far as the turning basin; then to 12.1m at the W end of Pertamina Wharf. Between Pertamina Wharf and the Cargo Wharf the channel narrows to approx 80m wide with a depth of 8.0m, after which the depth reduces to 5.7m in the reach to Donan Wharf.

The channel is entered between No 1 and No 2 Lightbuoys, moored 0.8nm ENE of Tanjung Karangbolong.

In addition there are three pairs of leading light beacons which lead through the dredged channel. The first pair, exhibited at elevations of 17m and 23m from white towers with triangular topmarks 1.5nm WNW of Tanjung Karangbolong, lead into the dredged channel between the two outer pairs of lightbuoys, on a bearing of 279°. The second pair, exhibited at elevations of 17m and 21m from white towers with triangular topmarks on the N shore of Nusa Kambangan 1nm WSW of Tanjung Karangbolong, lead between the channel lightbuoys N and W of that point, on a bearing of 245.75°. The third pair (No B3 and B4), exhibited at elevations of 9.0m and 13m from yellow framework structures with white triangular topmarks 0.7nm WSW of Tanjung Karangbolong, lead, on a bearing of 124.5°, astern, up harbour toward Pertamina Wharf.

Caution: Two vessels are unable to pass each other in the dredged channel, it must be ascertained that the channel is clear before proceeding inwards or outwards. outbound vessels take precedence.

Port limits

The port limits enclose an area of Alur Pelayaran Cilacap extending N from a position at Tanjung Karangrempak (07°45.7'S 109°02.1'E) to the parallel of 07°45'S then diagonally to position 07°43.4'S 108°59.2'E. These limits include Area 70, the Pertamina complex S of the town.

The Port Authority is also responsible for the Pertamina Jetties (Area 60) which lie N of the town.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Is centred 1.5nm SE of Tanjung Karangbolong (07°46'S 109°03'E) and measures 1nm square, with depths of 16.0-30m. Vessels may also anchor between this position and Tanjung Karangbolong, to avoid the swell, taking care to avoid the dangerous rocks lying 0.3nm E of the point.

SBM anchorage: 3 to 4 miles S of the SBM.

Inner anchorage: Sheltered anchorage for vessels up to 80m in length, lies within Alur Pelayaran Cilacap, SE of Tanjung Sodong, in a depth of 9.0m, sand. Waiting vessels over 80m can moor to mooring buoys situated S of the Iron Ore Jetty or anchor in the outer anchorage.

Small vessels may find a suitable anchorage in Kali Donan, N of the General Goods Wharf, where there is good holding ground.

Prohibited anchorage: A submarine oil pipeline lies between the SBM (07°49'S 109°05'E) moored SE of the Tanjung Cimiring and the mainland 7nm, NW. The pipeline is landed 1.25nm N of Pasir Besi at the entrance to Alur Pelayaran Cilacap and is marked at regular distances by lightbuoys (special).

A second submarine oil pipeline is laid across the harbour from the vicinity of the Iron Ore Jetty. During the rainy season silting is reported to occur along this pipeline.

Anchoring and trawling are prohibited in the vicinity of the pipeline. It is reported that silting occurs in the vicinity of this pipeline during the rainy season.

Prohibited anchorage area also lies in the vicinity of the lightbuoy (safe water) moored 1.25nm ENE of Tanjung Karangbolong.

Restrictions

Port: No restrictions except during bad weather or poor visibility.

SBM: No night berthing, unberthing anytime.

Tugs

Compulsory for vessels of more than 70m LOA. Tug "KT Bima Vl" 2,800hp capacity. 3 tugs used at SBM.

Charts and publications

BA 912, 4723. Admiralty Pilot NP34, 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.

For SBM tankers ETA should be sent 5/4/3/2/1 days and 12/6 hours to agent and "PERTAMINA, JAKARTA".

Communications

Radio: Cilacap Radio, callsign "PKR 22".

VHF: Pilot station: Ch 12, 14, 16.

Pilots: Ch 16, 20.

Agent (Pertamina): Ch 19.

Available throughout 24 hours.

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.

Repairs

Minor repair available.

Dry docks

Slipway capable of handling vessels of up to 200GT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at an average rate of 40m³/hr.

Bunkering: Bunkering is carried out by Pertamina (National Oil Company) at PDN dolphin near Wharf l. Limited quantity of diesel fuel oil.

Stores: Small provisions available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: RSUD Cilacap (3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Tunggul Wulung Airport located at North Cilacap (15.5km).

Nearest railway: Purwokerto (54.1km).

Working hours

Normally 0700-1400hrs (office hours); Labour can work overtime. Throughout 24 hours for tanker operations.

Where it is

Tanjung Intan, also known as Cilacap is situated on the S coast of Java.

The port

Tanjung Intan is the capital of Kabupaten Cilacap, an area in central Java province. It is the most important harbour on this coast with the best anchorage for the whole stretch of coast; vessels can lie in safety during both monsoons. The port has an SBM, oil terminal and four separate berths for general and bulk cargoes.

Crude oil and LPG are handled as well as cement and fertiliser. Bunkers and provisions are available.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tanjung Intan?

Compulsory for vessels over 150GT.

What time zone is Tanjung Intan in?

Local time at Tanjung Intan is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tanjung Intan?

The deepest berth listed is at Area 70 Terminal: 24.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tanjung Intan?

1015.

Which load line zone is Tanjung Intan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Intan?

Port State Control at Tanjung Intan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Intan?

The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Intan is IDCXP.

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