Ternate

Size limits

General Cargo: LOA 144m, draught 5.0m (Deeper draught may be permitted by arrangement with Harbour Master), 16,000DWT.

Tankers: LOA 120m and 6,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tidal streams set through the roads at a rate of approx 1.5kts. At HW there is a N going stream and at a LW a S going stream. HWS 2.0m, LWS 0.9m.

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

Approach

Ternate is approached from N passing E of the island or from S passing either side of Pulau Tidore. If entering from W of Tidore the harbour is entered from Selat Gamelamo, the strait separating the two islands.

Approach from S: When passing E of Pulau Tidore and on clearing Pilongga (00°43'N 127°28'E) the track leads WNW to the pilot boarding station rounding the N coast of Tidore.

When passing W of Pulau Tidore the track leads through Selat Gamelamo passing W and N of Pulau Maitara, a red fringed island, covered with coconut trees situated close W of the N end of the island. The fairway through the strait, which is deep, leads to the pilot station.

Approaching from the N: Passage from the N is straightforward when passing E of Pulau Ternate, excepting Pasirlamo (00°53'N 127°27'E) the passage is clear and deep throughout.

The channel is approx 3.4nm in length, 1,000m wide with min depth of 27.0m. The port basin has a minimum depth of 14.0mLWS.

Caution: When navigating in this area satellite derived positions only give an approximate relationship with CD and corrections need to be applied.

Port limits

The limits of the roadstead are the meridian of 127°23.38'E and the parallels of 00°47.25'N and 00°46.22'N.

Anchorages

Ternate Roads, the principal anchorage of these islands, lies 2nm NE of Tanjung Kayu Merah (00°46'N 127°22'E), the SE point of the island, off the town of Ternate.

Good anchorage may be obtained in depths of approx 65m, 0.3nm E of the pier. Vessels should not anchor closer in as the tides may prove erratic and the coastal reef is difficult to distinguish. From Dec-Apr an inconvenient swell may run in the roadstead.

Restrictions

Berthing may only be undertaken during daylight hours only. Unberthing may take place at any time.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 2786. Admiralty Pilot NP35, 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.

Communications

Call Ternate Harbour Master (callsign "PKE 33").

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12, 13, 14 and 15. (0800-1500hrs).

Pilots: Ch 12.

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 repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by barge.

Stores: available.

Medical

A hospital is situated in the town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Babulah Airport, 7km to the N.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours except on holidays.

Where it is

Ternate is situated SE of Hiri, on Ternate Island, one of the Maluku Islands in the Molucca Sea in eastern Indonesia.

The port

The port is a commercial port used by local and foreign vessels. Main exports include timber, copra and cloves. Imports include rice ad petroleum product. The port has facilities for general and tanker cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 437,766t of cargo, 2,613 vessels and 966,283 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ternate?

Compulsory. Send ETA at least 6 hours in advance to Pilotage Authority through Ternate Radio Station, callsign "PKE5" or direct to Ternate Pilot Station on VHF Ch 12 (0800-1500hrs LT).

What time zone is Ternate in?

Local time at Ternate is UTC+9. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Ternate?

The deepest berth listed is at Ternate Dry Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ternate?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ternate in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ternate?

Port State Control at Ternate: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ternate?

The UN/LOCODE of Ternate is IDTTE.

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