Batu Ampar (IDBUR)

Batu Ampar is a medium sized port which consists of rectangular shaped basin handle general cargo, container, Ro-Ro, passengers & liquid facilities. Two ferry terminals operate from nearby, namely Batam Centre Ferry Terminal, 7.5km SE and Nongsa Point, 11.5km NE of Batu Ampar.

Tropical.

Batu Ampar is located on the S side of Singapore Strait on the N coast of Batam Island. The port lies approx 12nm SE of Singapore city.

LOA 225m, beam 48.018m, draught 12.0m, 63,581DWT.

Approx 7,900,000t of cargo and 240,000TEU's handled annually.

The anchorage position is 01°10.5'N 103°59.0'E.

Directions for Pertamina Basin: From a position about 0.225nm S of a pillar buoy (01°10'N 103°58.8'E), the position of which is approximate, the line of bearing (089°) of the Pertamina Basin Light (triangle, point down, on white beacon, Racon) leads E into the basin passing (with positions from Pertamina Basin Light (01°10.0'N 104°00.3'E)), 0.325nm N of a light beacon (white, 1nm WSW) marking the N edge of a separated reef which dries to 0.8m, then: Through a channel marked by light buoys and buoys (lateral) then: Through an unmarked gap 135m wide between the coastal reefs which dry and extend N and S of the entrance. The least depth on the alignment is 5.0m, however depths of 4.6m lie close N of the track. Directions for McDermott Basin: From a position about 0.15nm N of the pillar buoy the line of bearing 094° of Batu Ampar Light (white beacon) (01°10.3'N 104°00.5'E), passes through an entrance between the reefs, 90m wide, marked by beacons, (lateral). The depth on this track is 3.4m. It is reported that the extent of the reef extending N from S quay of Pertamina Basin has been considerably reduced, and it was further reported that vessels with a draught of 10.4m have used the basin. It is recommended that further information is obtained from the Port Authorities.

BA 3831, 4040, 4042. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

1025.

Available. The pilot reportedly boards from a tug.

HW: 1.7m LW: 0.8m

Tugs are available for Pertamina berths.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly, SW'ly.

BATUAMPAR, SUMATERA 1°10.15'N 103°59.93'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ID BUR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/23 Indonesian Notice 25/301/23,(RSDRA2023000168616),36/23

Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. Communication via radio station : Batu Ampar radio "PKP28". VHF: Port: Ch 16. Contact pipeline gas protector vessel to inform of vessel arrival via VHF Ch 08 or 16.

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port.

..... 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 (SSCEC) 15. Vaccination Certificates 16. Last Port Clearance 17. International Tonnage Certificate 18. Oil Record Book 19. Classification Certificate 20. Seaman 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 2 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

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.