Waingapu

Size limits

Max draught 10.0m, LOA 120m, 20,000DWT.

Water density

1022.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range: Mean spring range 2.4m, mean neap range 0.8m. Tidal stream is negligible within the harbour.

Current: Max velocity 2kts flowing NNW begins in Jan until Apr.

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

Approach

The position of the sea buoy is 09°38.22'S 120°15.25'E. The approach is through the deep open waters of Teluk Nangamesi. A projecting point divides the inner harbour into two inlets. The entrance to a swept channel, 500m in width, lies 2.5nm N of the flagstaff at Waingapu.

Leading marks: Front light (white metal framework tower, 9.0m in height)

A beacon (N cardinal) 50m NE of the light marks the outer end of the reef between the entrances to the two inlets of the inner harbour.

Centre mark: White stone pyramid (beacon) 0.12nm S of front mark.

Rear mark: White stone pyramid (beacon) 0.2nm S of centre mark.

From the open waters of Teluk Nangamesi N of the former mined area, the alignment 186.5°of the above mark leads S through a swept channel 0.3nm in width passing, E of a reef over which there is a depth of 7.5m (0.975nm N). A reef, depth 2.4, marked by a beacon lies 0.2nm farther WSW. Another reef (depth 1.3m) lies 0.1nm NW of the beacon. (these dangers lie within 0.6nm E of Tanjung Taimanuk), then W of a dangerous detached reef (0.55nm NNE) marked by a light (tower) standing 01.25nm SE of the NW extremity of the reef, then E of a light (beacon, 0.3nm N) which extends up to 0.3nm of the W shore of the bay, then W of a light beacon (0.25nm NNE) marking the W extremity of the reef extending N from Tanjung Atu. There is a least width of 300m in the fairway between the light beacons marking these coastal reefs. Then course may be set to pass either E or W of the front leading marks.

The port basin has min depths of 5.0m and max depth of 15.0m LWS.

Port limits

The port limits are defined by the parallel of 9°37.5'S 120°16.0'E.

Anchorages

The channel length is approx 1nm leading to the outer roadstead anchorage (09°37.7'S 120°15.7'E), 0.6nm E, in the swept channel, in a depth of 35m close W of the leading line, 0.6nm E of Tanjung Tai Manuk. Care must be taken to avoid the 7.5m reef off the point.

The best anchorage is just within the entrance to the inlet in a depth of 28m, mud and sand, 0.35nm WNW of Tanjung Atu. Small vessels can anchor closer in at the entrance to either arm of the inlet in a depth of 22.0m. The W arm is more spacious, but the bottom is hard, that of the E arm is of stiff mud.

An anchor is embedded in the N extremity of the reef between the two arms, and may be used as a bollard.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

Contact the Harbour Master at Waingapu and Dirjen Perhubungan Laut at Jakarta.

Charts and publications

BA 325 and 304, Aus 414. Admiralty Pilot NP34.

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

Mobile frequency 6215.5kHz, 0030-0100hrs GMT and 0300-0330hrs; 2182kHz, 0001-0030hrs GMT and 0200-0300hrs. Callsigns: "PKD-62" and "8-AC.20". Working hours 0001-0100hrs and 0800-1100hrs.

VHF: Port: Ch 16. Callsign: "PKD-62" (Mobile); "8-AC.20" (Fixed).

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered to Harbour Master and Port Operator by agent.

Documents

Master must hand over clearance from the last port.

Cargo documentation: Cargo documentation is handled by the civil authority at Waingapu.

Health

Vessels arriving from a foreign port must obtain pratique. Free pratique is available for vessels arriving from another port in the same country.

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

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available 50tph.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There are two hospitals located nearby.

Crew change

Not possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 7km.

Nearest railway: Approx 100m.

Working hours

The port operates Mon-Sat 0800-1600hrs.

Where it is

Waingapu is located on the NE corner of Sumba Island.

The port

Waingapu is the principal port of the island and consists of two commercial port areas open to foreign trade, Nusantara wharf and Pelra Wharf. There is also anew Ro-Ro ferry jetty at Pelni.

Traffic

Approx 407 vessels, 204,741t of cargo, and 54,056 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Waingapu?

Not compulsory.

What time zone is Waingapu in?

Local time at Waingapu is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the water density at Waingapu?

1022.

Which load line zone is Waingapu in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Waingapu?

Port State Control at Waingapu: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Waingapu?

The UN/LOCODE of Waingapu is IDWGP.

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