PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Teluk Bayur
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory and is available throughout 24 hours. There are four harbour pilots including the Chief Pilotage Division. Request for pilot should be sent 48 and 12 hours in advance. Pilot boards about 0.5nm S of the main breakwater light.
Key data
updated Sep 2025Size limits
LOA 220m, beam 35m, draught 10.5m, 53,351DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 0.1-1.4m.
Mean spring range approx 1m, mean neap range approx 0.4m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT Pertamina (PERSERO) Transit Teluk Kabung Terminal | — | 185 m | 3 |
| PT Semen Padang Terminal | 11.00 m | 220 m | 3 |
| PT Bukit Asam Terminal | 10.50 m | 190 m | 1 |
| PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II Terminal | 10.00 m | 192 m | 8 |
| PTP Non-Container Teluk Bayur | — | 180 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 2018Approach
From the N, Teluk Bayur can be approach via a track leading SE, passing:
NE of Gosong Gedang (1°03.06'S 100°15.42'E), which dries and from where a light (white framework tower, 15m in height) is exhibited,
SW of Karang Marlbro (1°02.14'S 100°21.31'E),
NE of Karang Bayang (1°03.56'S 100°19.58'E), a reef marked by a light buoy.
It is recommended for vessels approaching Teluk Bayur from S, especially at night, to use the track leading NNE, passing:
ESE of Gosong Bintanggor (1°08.68'S 100°17.51'E),
WNW of Pulau Sirandah (1°07.40's 100°20.40'E), from where a light is exhibited,
ESE of Gosong Sirandah (1°05.66'S 100°19.21'E),
WNW of Ujung Nibung (1°04.61'S 100°21.93'E),
ESE of Karang Bayang (1°03.56'S 100°19.58'E). The track then leads to a position ESE of Karang Marlbro (1°02.14'S 100°21.31'E).
From a position ESE of Karang Marlbro (1°02.14'S 100°21.31'E) and on the line of bearing, about 023° of the Outer Breakwater Light (white metal framework tower, 5m in height) (1°00.25'S 100°22.60'E) exhibited from the head of the breakwater, the track leads NNE into the port area.
Anchorages
Safe anchorage is available for vessels with deep draughts within harbour and the roadstead with depth of water between 8.0-9.4m. There is also a quarantine anchorage about 4.8km from the main wharves (01°21.52'S 100°21.26'E) available for dangerous and hazardous cargo.
Anchorage Restriction: Anchorage is prohibited N of line between Ujun Sungut, Bukit Pati and Ujung Sai Beramas.
Anchorage is available at a depth of 8m, 0.2nm E of the head of the outer breakwater and clear of the chartered prohibited area (SE of the outer breakwater head) or E of Pulau Pasir Putih (01°1.15'S 100°21.77'E) in a depth of 10m.
Tugs
There are 4 tugs available ranging from 240-1,700hp.
Charts and publications
BA 2779, 2965. Indonesian chart 279. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range.
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: PKP2; Ch 16; 20, 22.
PKP20; Ch 16; 09, 19.
PKP24; Ch 16, 12, 14.
Port Operations; PKP2, PKP20 (only for vessels owned by, or on charter to, PN (Pertamina). Pilotage & Safety; PKP24.
Working hours: PKP2, 0001-1200hrs. PKP20, available 2 hours prior to arrival until 2 hours after departure. PKP24, 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.
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 Aug 2025Repairs
All kinds of ship repairs and marine electrical work available.
Dry docks
Padang Drydock, A very small drydock is available near the PT Bukit Asam Terminal.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from all berths at a rate of 20tph except for coal berth.
Medical
Semen Padang Hospital, 11.4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Minangkabau International Airport located at Padang Pariaman Regency, 32.6km.
Nearest railway: Teluk Bayur.
Working hours
Mon-Thu 0800-1400hrs to 1600-1800hrs; Fri 0800-1100hrs to 1400-1600hrs; Sat 0800-1300hrs to 1400-1600hrs.
Cargo can be worked 24 hours when required.
About Teluk Bayur
updated Sep 2025Where it is
Teluk Bayur is located in Padang, on the N bank of Sungai Padang. Padang is the provincial capital of W Sumatera. Teluk Bayur often referred to as the port of Padang, lies 3 miles SSE of Padang.
The port
Teluk Bayur is a coaling and cement station. Coal is shipped 155km by rail from the mines at Ombilin and Allied Indo to the port where it is loaded by conveyor. Cement is exported via 3 jetties, in which two of them are owned by PT Semen Padang and one operated by PT Pelindo II. The port has facilities for handling containers, dry and liquid bulk cargo, LPG, general cargo, dangerous cargo as well as cattle.
Exports: Consist of coal, cement, rubber, obsidian, plywood, cassiavara moulding and coffee.
Imports: Consist of fertiliser, asphalt, paper, gypsum and building materials.
Teluk Kabung is a small terminal area with passenger/Ro-Ro facilities and a Pertamina oil terminal, approx 5km S of Teluk Bayur.
Traffic
Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 73,200 TEU, 1,000 passengers and 2,500,000t of coal are handled annually.
Questions about Teluk Bayur
What are the pilot arrangements at Teluk Bayur?
Pilotage is compulsory and is available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Teluk Bayur in?
Local time at Teluk Bayur is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Teluk Bayur?
The deepest berth listed is at PT Semen Padang Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Teluk Bayur?
1025.
Which load line zone is Teluk Bayur in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Teluk Bayur?
Port State Control at Teluk Bayur: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Teluk Bayur?
The UN/LOCODE of Teluk Bayur is IDTBR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Teluk Bayur 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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