Nunukan (IDNNX)

Nunukan is an anchorage, commercial port open to foreign trade, specialising in the export of sawn timber, logs and general cargo. There is also an inter island passenger service in operation.

Tropical.

Nunukan is located on the N coast of East Nunukan Island in East Kalimantan Province.

Alongside: LOA 100m, draught 12.0m LW. Anchorage: 30,000DWT.

Approx 435,900t of cargo, 800TEU, 2,500 vessels and 506,200 passengers handled annually.

The anchorage area (04°09.30'N 117°40.00'E), suitable for larger vessels, is in a depth of 10.0m (LWS) with Deli mountain, on Sebetik Island, bearing 190°. Quarantine area: This is within the following 4 points: ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 04°09.00'N 117°40.17'E 2. 04°09.00'N 117°41.00'E 3. 04°09.83'N 117°40.17'E 4. 04°09.83'N 117°41.00'E A prohibited anchorage area is bounded by: Latitude Longitude 1. 04°09.83'N 117°34.00'E 2. 04°09.83'N 117°39.83'E 3. 04°09.00'N 117°39.00'E 4. 04°09.00'N 117°39.83'E

The port channel is approx 18nm in length and 1nm wide. Channel depths vary between 9.0m LWS and 15.0m LWS. The port basin is 60,000mІ with depths of between 7.0m LWS and 15.0m LWS. The port is approached through the channel leading S of Gosong Makasar (04° 00'N 117°56'E), which comprise two small drying mud banks on which a light beacon (starboard hand) stands and between it and Gosong Nunukan, the coastal bank extending ESE from Pulau Nanukan Timur. A light beacon (E cardinal) (03° 58'N 117°51'E) stands on Gosong Nanukan, 8nm ESE of Pulau Nunukan Timur. Then from a position N of Gosong Nunukan Light and depths of not less than 10.0m the track leads NW between Pulau Nunukan and Pulau Sebatik to the anchorage, passing; NE of Tanjung Harapan (04°14'N 117°45'E) the E extremity of Pulau Nunukan Timur from where a light (red beacon 12m in height) is displayed. Caution: The passage N of Gosong Makasar, between it and Gosong Padang, a bank over which the sea breaks 2nm N , is not recommended. Alternative Track: On clearing Karang, vessels with suitable draught may proceed directly NW over the coastal bank extending E from Pulau Nunukan Timur towards Nunukan, passing SW of Gosong Makasar , then NE of Gosong Nunukan Light.

BA 1852. Admiralty Pilot NP34.

Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours. Vessels requiring pilotage should proceed to the Fairway Lightbuoy (03°15'N 117°53'E) at Tarakan where a pilot can embark.

Semi diurnal tide. ..... Tides Top High 3.78m Average High 3.40m High Spring Water 3.78m LWS Mean Sea Level 1.80m LWS Low LWS 0.15m LWS Chart Datum 1.70m LWS Caution: Care should be taken passing Gosong Makasar (04°00'N 117°56'E) during the ingoing stream which sets directly on the SE side of Pulau Sebatik. The in going stream at the anchorage sets SW and the out going sets NE. It may be strong in both directions. Current: Approx 3kts. A strong current occurs at full moon tide. The LW period is longer than the HW period. Wave: Approx 0.4m in height.

Wind: Approx 5-7kts. Temperature: The temperature falls within a range 22-34°C with an average of 28° C,

Radio: Coastal Radio Station: ''Nunukan Coast Radio Station''. Callsign ''PKO 8''. 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. VHF: Port: Ch 16.

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document. Crews from communist countries are not allowed to disembark whilst in port. All vessels arriving without prior notice should proceed to the quarantine anchorage and await clearance.

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 agent at 10, 3, and 1 day 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.