Balongan (IDBAL)

Balongan Oil Terminal consists of two SBM's and a group of four mooring buoys for a conventional mooring. A small harbour, protected by two breakwaters extending 200m from the shore, lies in front of a tank farm at the inshore end of the pipeline from Arimbi Field. Balongan Lightbuoy (safe water) is moored 9.5nm NNE of the inshore end of the pipeline mentioned above. Export SBM (Balongan Terminal) is moored 7nm NE of Balongan. It is joined by a pipeline and a light is exhibited from it. Domestic Conventional Buoy Moorings are 2.5nm SW of Export SBM.

Tropical.

Balongan is located 14km ESE of Indramaju, approx 35km from Cirebon.

Harbour: LOA 106.41m, beam 20.06m, 5,761DWT Offshore: LOA 251.56m, draught 20m, 115,812DWT

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels should anchor 3nm N of Export SBM to await instructions in position 06° 13.2'S 108°47.0'E.

..... Depth (MLWS) (m) Outer bar 7.6 Entrance / exit 7.0 Inner bar 5.7 Harbour / terminal area 5.4 Least charted depth 5.0 Nature of sea bottom: sand and mud. Lightbuoys (Fl 15s) Position B 1 06°22.8'S 108°24.4'E B 2 06°22.8'S 108°24.5'E 1 BHD 06°22.8'S 108°24.6'E 1 BHL 06°22.4'S 108°24.2'E 1BML 06°22.4'S 108°24.2'E 1 BMD 06°22.8'S 108°24.6'E B 3 06°22.9'S 108°24.6'E B 4 06°23.0'S 108°24.5'E

BA 3729 & 3730. Indonesian Navy HO 79. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

Mooring boat available.

Compulsory. Berthing/unberthing during daylight hours only. Requests should be made 4 hours prior to arrival and 3 hours prior to departure. The pilot boards at the anchorage position 3nm N of the export SBM, 06°14.0'S 108°27.8'E.

A white light beacon stands on the coast 1nm NW of the harbour and a tower marked by a red light stands near the inshore end of the pipeline. A light is exhibited from the head of each breakwater. Navigational aids: ..... Description Top mark Latitude Longitude Front leading light tower (leading line 242.5°-62.5°) Fl W 2s 12M 13m White triangle, point up 06°21.6'S 108°23.4E Rear leading light tower Fl W 4s 12M 115m White triangle, point down 06°21.7'S 108°23.3'E RWVS Outer Lightbuoy Fl W 3s Red ball 06°13.7'S 108°28.7'E RWCH Lightbuoy Fl R 6s Red can 06°17.8'S 108°25.3'E Red lightbuoy Fl R 4s Red can 06°19.0'S 108°24.3'E Yellow SBM Fl Y Mo (U) Yellow "X" shape 06°16.3'S 108°27.8'E N Cardinal Two black cones 06°15.0'S 108°26.1'E S Cardinal Two black cones 06°17.6'S 108°26.8'E S Cardinal Two black cones 06°20.4'S 108°26.1'E

..... Berthing Daylight hours Unberthing Daylight hours (except SBM 24 hours) Minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC) 0.5m. A restricted entry area has been established surrounding the oilfields; the area lies between the meridians of 106°59'E and 108°46'E. Mariners should always seek the latest information on navigating within the area, especially when bound for one of the oil terminals, as numerous structures and submerged obstructions exist, not all of which are charted or marked. Unauthorised navigation is prohibited within 500m of all such structures, submarine pipelines and storage tankers, which can swing about their moorings.Caution: A vessel entering a restricted area may be challenged by Indonesian air and sea patrols which operate in this part of Java Sea.

Min 0.6m, max 1.0m. Flow: flood tide 0.5kts SE; ebb tide 0.5kts NW. Period: Semi diurnal

Four tugs are available.

..... Rain: Rainy season Aug-Jan Worst conditions Dec-Jan Winds: Period (month) Approx (direction) Max velocity West Season NW + or - 7kts East Season NE + or - 7kts

BALONGAN TERMINAL, JAWA 6°16.30'S 108°27.75'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ID BAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Balongan Coastal Radio Station, callsign "PKQ-2". Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16; 19.

Officials will board the vessel as soon as possible after arrival to give inward clearance Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.

..... 1. Stowage Plan 2. Bills of Lading 3. Manifest 4. Crew List 5. Stores List 6. Certificate of Registry 7. Safety Construction Certificate 8. Safety Equipment Certificate 9. Safety Radio Telegraphy Certificate 10. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 11. Load Line Certificate 12. Machinery Certificate 13. Hull Certificate 14. Ship Sanitation Control (Exemption) Certificate 15. Vaccination Certificates 16. Last Port Clearance 17. International Tonnage Certificate 18. Oil Record Book 19. Classification Certificate 20. Seaman's Books 21. Passports Special forms for completion are: 22. General Declaration 23. Cargo Declaration 24. Dangerous Goods Declaration 25. Sailing Declaration The agent will deliver the special forms onboard the vessel when alongside.

Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2, 1 day and 4 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

The Indonesian flag is to be flown by day throughout the vessel's stay in the area.

Vessels using the loading terminals or nominated anchorages should be given a copy of the Conditions of Port use issued by Petramina Jakarta, who operates all the terminals, prior to berthing.

Free pratique is granted on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be renewed.