Jambi (IDDJB)

Jambi Port, located along the eastern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, serves as a bustling hub for small sea-going vessels, coasters, and river craft. The port is integral to the region's economy, facilitating the export of vital commodities such as plywood, sawn timber, coal, rubber, and palm oil. Its strategic location enhances trade, connecting local producers to global markets. Jambi Port also boasts a ferry service, providing essential transport links for passengers and goods alike. Additionally, it oversees two sub-ports— Kuala Tungkal and Muara Sabak—each contributing to the maritime activity of the area.

Tropical.

Jambi, also known as Talang Duku, is situated approx 90nm from the bar at the entrance to the Batang Hari River in Eastern Sumatera. Muara Sabak and Kuala Tungkal, as sub port and proposed international jetty, is located 12nm from the entrance of the river, Indonesia.

Max Harbour: LOA 109.99m, beam 18.20m, draught 6.5m and 6,057DWT. Max Offshore: LOA 98m, draught 6.1m and 7,500DWT.

993,000t of cargo, 664,000TEU and 900 vessels are handled annually.

The outer anchorage is available within 0.5nm from the outer buoy. Some loading and discharging is carried out in this area especially to large vessels. There is anchorage for up to 10 vessels in the river off Jambi. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited within 100m either side of a submarine cable which crosses Sungai Batanghari 0.2nm down stream from Boom Baru.

Channel length 80nm. During the wet season the width of the channel can reach 200m and a little as 50m during the dry season with depths between 5.0-12.0m

BA 1788. Indonesia Chart No 48. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

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Compulsory. Pilot station and boarding point is located at T1, Majelis, a village on West bank approx 5nm within river entrance, approx 85nm downstream from Jambi. A 24 hour service is maintained and request for a pilot should be made 24 hours before arrival. Normally vessels with good speed and deep draught will transit during day time.

The outer buoys in the channel are numbered: No 1 (red), No 2 (green), No 3 (green), No 4 (red) and No 6 (red) together with a couple of leading lights.

Depths on bar are 0.7m at LW and 3.0m at HW. Navigation up river as far as Jambi is limited to vessels of LOA 75m, draught 5.8m. Vessels must not enter Kuala Niur without local knowledge as it is worth noting that the buoys and beacons in the channel may be shift.

Range 7.0m. Semi Diurnal. The stream sets W on the rising tide at 5.5nm N of Tanjung Solok (01°00'S., 013°48'E). and E on the falling tide. The highest level within the river can reach 6.0m above mean lowest water and occurs from Dec-Apr. The lowest water levels in the upper reaches of the river are from Jun-Sep. The tides of HW and LW fall, on average, 1 hour later for every 12nm further upstream.

There is no VTS but all traffic movements are controlled by the pilot stations at Majelis and Jambi.

Tugs are used throughout the port to assist barges.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoons. There are two seasons, namely the rainy season from Dec-Apr and the summer (dry) season from Jun-Oct

JAMBI, SUMATERA 1°35.24'S 103°37.33'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ID DJB For details see: MUARASABAK PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Jambi Port contact info Radio Jambi Radio (11000kHz and 8799kHz) Callsign "PKC20" VHF Ch 12 Pilot (Majelis & Jambi Pilot Stations) contact info VHF Ch 12, 14, 16 Telephone +62 741 35068 Facsimile +62 741 7553323

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.

The following are required on arrival: ..... 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 Jambi Pilot Station via agent 24 hours prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Vessels must proceed to Muarasabak for clearance; ship's papers must be sent ashore for stamping. A Customs Officer will board to inspect the cargo whilst on passage to Jambi. The Harbour Master at Muarasabak is also the Chief Customs Officer.

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