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Tobelo
Key data
updated Feb 2026Size limits
LOA 134m, Beam 23m, Draught 12.0m, 10,041DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container Terminal | 12.00 m | 134 m | 1 |
| General Cargo Terminal | 12.00 m | 74 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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.
About Tobelo
updated Nov 2018Where it is
Tobelo is located on the eastern Indonesian island of Halmahera.
The port
The port mainly handles general cargo and containers. A small passenger facility is located just NW of the General Cargo Terminal.
Questions about Tobelo
What time zone is Tobelo in?
Local time at Tobelo is UTC+9. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tobelo?
The deepest berth listed is at Container Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tobelo?
Port State Control at Tobelo: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tobelo?
The UN/LOCODE of Tobelo is IDTBO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tobelo 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.