Tanjung Perak

1. Selat Surabaya pilot boarding Pilot boards06°51.9′S 112°45.2′E

Size limits

LOA 335.3m, Beam 40.3m, Draught 9.1m, 99,992DWT.

Water density

1021.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean Max Range 1.4m, mean Min Range 0.1m.

Current: There are two dominant currents which occur both at the outer or the inner basin, namely from E to W and from W to E. The change is every 6 hours and max velocity is 3kts.

Tidal streams in Tanjung Perak are mixed with a strongly predominating semi-diurnal character and nearly corresponds with those of Tanjung Junganyar (07°06'S 112°41'E), the stream turning at practically the same time. The duration of slack water varies considerably. As a general rule the stronger the stream the shorter the period of slack water and vice versa. Close inshore the stream turns from 1-1.5 hours earlier than in the middle of the roadstead, but it does not correspond with the change in the vertical movement of the water.

The consequence of the piling up of the water in the W part of Selat Madura is the same here as occurs in the W channel. During the SE monsoon the W going stream in the roadstead is thus stronger on the average than the E going stream.

Tidal streams in the channel across the bar are mixed with a strong predominating semi-diurnal character. The stream turns at practically the same times as in Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak.

In position 07°22'S 112°57'E the rate seldom exceeds 2kts, and when it attains this rate there is usually a rate of 3kts in Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak.

The rate of the stream in the fairway across the bar is the same as previously mentioned, but on the banks bordering it the rate seldom exceeds 1kt. The stream sets mainly in the direction of the channel.

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

Approach

Tanjung Perak from Selat Madura (Madura Strait) is approached through the main 25nm W channel, swept to depth of 9.7m LWS, the outer end of which is marked by a lightbuoy (07°23'S 113°00'E), with 18 buoys along the length of the channel. Then the approach is over a bar which lies between the entrance to Kali Porong (07°32'S 112°52'E) and Tanjung Batuputih on the S coast of Madura.

Port limits

Port limits lie between the meridians of 112°40.1'E and 112°45.0'E and the S coast of Pulau Madura and N coast of Jawa.

Anchorages

The anchorage in the roadstead is divided into two parts by a prohibited area. The W area lies N of Tanjung Perak, but anchorage is not permitted within 0.17nm of the entrance to this basin or off Pangkalan Jamrud. The E area N of Naval Harbour is also under restriction, and permission must be obtained from the Harbour Master.

The roadstead affords safe anchorage in depths of 11.0-20.0m. In both monsoons the holding ground is fairly stiff mud and sand, but when a strong wind and tidal stream combine, a vessel may occasionally drag. Vessels at anchor are affected by the stream setting out of Kali Surabaya, and usually lie heading S.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is dangerous due to submarine cables, which exist across Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak, parted anchor cables and wrecks.

The W prohibited anchorage between the W and E anchorage areas and is bounded on the S side by the alignments (151° and 172°) of two pairs of lights in line standing at the entrance to the Naval Harbour, then the W boundary lies 1nm NNW to Karang Queen Olga, a shoal with depths of less than 5.0m over it, then NE to Tanjung batu Pier (07°10'S 112°45'E) and the E boundary lies N then NE to Batuporon Pier, 0.4nm E of Tanjung batu.

The E prohibited anchorage covers a small area extending E from the E end of Madura Quay (07°12'S 112°44'E); its E limit is marked by a beacon (starboard hand).

Restrictions

Traffic regulations: Overtaking or passing another vessel between Outer Buoy and Pelabuhan Tanjung Perak, until No 7 Buoy (07°11'S 112°46'E) has been passed, is not permitted.

Caution: Vessels should not pass less than 270m off the N side of Naval Harbour, and should proceed at slow speed.

A wreck, marked by a starboard hand lightbuoy, lies 0.2nm NE of the Container Terminal elbow.

Tugs

5 tugs are available and can be requested for use on any stretch of Selat Surabaya.

Mooring

A mooring buoy is located approx 1nm N of the entrance to the Commercial Basin (07°10.96'S 112°43.38'E).

Charts and publications

BA 921, 975, 945. Admiralty Pilot NP34, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised at least 24 hours prior to arrival via the agent, message should include arrival draught. Harbour Office requires 8 hours notice of ETD.

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.

Note: When calling at Indonesian ports and terminals, all crew members must have valid passports. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry in the port. Non compliance may result in crew members being repatriated.

Health

Free pratique is granted on arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed at the major ports.

Vessels arriving without quarantine clearance may be required to proceed to an anchorage off the quarantine pier at Sekarbungu (07°10'S 112°47'E) before entering.

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

Most repairs can be carried out.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Is available by pipeline at Jamrud North and Berlian East berths and at the International Container Terminal. At other berths it is supplied by water barges. It has been reported that fresh water should be tested before acceptance.

Bunkering: Fuel oil, diesel and lub oil can be obtained in the commercial basin by pipeline and/or road tanker.

Stores: Reported to be scarce and only available to foreign vessels.

Medical

Tanjung Perak General Hospital, 3km and PHC Hospital (Private Hospital), 1.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Juanda International Airport, located at Surabaya, 28.3km.

Nearest railway: Passenger, main Surabaya stations are Jembatan Merah, Semut and Gubeng. Freight, railway container terminal near new container jetty.

Ferry Services: There is a busy ferry terminal in the port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1600hrs; Friday 0800-1100hrs, 1300-1600hrs; Sat 0800-1300hrs. Overtime is available on request.

Where it is

Tanjung Perak, the port of Surabaya, is located on the northern coast of the island of Java, opposite Madura Island.

The port

The port is equipped to accommodate tankers, bulk, general cargo vessels and container vessels. Vessels may load/discharge alongside or at anchor ex-lighter. There is also a naval harbour and extensive repair / drydock facilities.

Two berths of the new port area of Teluk Lamong are now operational to the West of the main harbour area, handling containers and general cargo. Perak Grati GBU is a CBM situated 4km offshore.

Main exports include sugar, rubber, timber products, groundnut cake and tobacco. Imports include oil products, textiles, electrical equipment, machinery and vehicles.

Traffic

Approximate 28,000,000t of cargo, 4,000,000TEU and 32,900 vessels are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tanjung Perak?

The pilot boards at Selat Surabaya pilot boarding, 06°51.9′S 112°45.2′E.

What time zone is Tanjung Perak in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tanjung Perak?

The deepest berth listed is at Jamrud Terminal: 9.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tanjung Perak?

1021.

Which load line zone is Tanjung Perak in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Perak?

Port State Control at Tanjung Perak: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Perak?

The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Perak is IDSUB.

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