Plaju & Sungai Gerong (IDPLA)

Facilities available at Plaju and Sungai Gerong are for tankers operated by Pertamina. With special permit from Pertamina, general cargoes can be handled at the Plaju, Sungai Gerong and SAP Terminal .

Tropical.

Plaju and Sungai Gerong are situated on the E side of the mouth of Ajer Komering.

LOA 160m, draught 9.0m,18,000DWT.

Vessels anchor between Kundur and Plaju while awaiting berths at Plaju and Sungai Gerong. As many as six vessels may be at this anchorage where they may have to spend several days while waiting to berth at the wharves or while waiting for a favourable tide before proceeding down river. The anchorage is also for rubber loading and unloading via lighters. In this anchorage the depths are from 6.0-10.0m, mud and sand, providing good holding ground, but if the anchorage is congested, large vessels may lack swinging room. Violent squalls are common occurrences during the late afternoon and vessels are liable to drag their anchors at these times. Outer anchorage: Vessels awaiting the pilot at the outer bar may obtain anchorage in a depth of 17.0m, approx 4nm NE of a prohibited anchorage area of 0.3nm radius, with its centre situated 6nm NNE of Tanjung Carat (02°17'S 104° 55'E). Dangerous wrecks lie 0.5nm NE and 0.4nm E from the centre of the prohibited anchorage. Prohibited anchorages: Submarine pipelines and cables cross Sungai Palembang 1.5nm below and 2.5nm above the mouth of Sungai Ayerkomering (02°59.4'S 104° 50.0'E) and also in the vicinity of Ampera Bridge. Their landing places are marked by notice boards and anchorage is prohibited in their vicinity.

BA 3476, 3471; Indonesian 160. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

KPLP (government department) and KP3 (police department) are co-ordinated by the harbour administration.

1025.

Arriving ships are assigned in accordance with time of arrival, product to be loaded/discharged, size of vessel and loaded draught.

Pilotage, which is available throughout 24 hours, is compulsory within Sungai Palembang (Air Musi) and in the harbours. Vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance (ETD 6 hours in advance). Messages can be sent through Palembang (PKC). River pilot boards N of the outer river bar approx 0.5nm N of the approach red and white lightbuoy (02°11.4'S 104°57.0'E approx). Note: Palembang provides pilotage for Plaju, including the Pusri Fertiliser Jetty and Sungai Gerong.

An under keel clearance of 0.3m is required.

Range, min 2.2m and max 3.0m. CD is 1.9m below MLWS. The flood tide (18 hours) is W'ly at 1.5kts, the ebb (6 hours) is E'ly at 2.0kts.

There are 10 tugs available, 1 x 1,450hp, 1 x 960hp, 1 x 650hp, 2 x 450hp, 2 x 220hp, 3 x 165hp.

The rainy season is from Nov to Mar. Annual rainfall is from 150-280mm.

PLAJU, SUMATERA 2°59.41'S 104°49.59'E (PELABUHAN PLAJU) UNCTAD LOCODE: ID PLA For details see: PALEMBANG PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Pertamina own and operate Plaju Radio (callsign "PKC 2"). ..... Hours of Service Coast Station (kHz) Ship Station (kHz) Class GMT 452/500 500 A1-A2 H24 8626 8363.2-8364.8 A1 0001-0100 0400-0500 0800-0900 1300-1400 4423 4131 A3A-A3J 0100-0400 0600-0800 1000-1200 1400-1600 VHF: Palembang Radio (callsign "PKC 2") calls on Ch 16 and works Ch 09, 19, throughout 24 hours. Port: Call "PKC 27", Ch 16, 12, 14. Pilots: Call "PKC 26", Ch 16, 12, 14.

It is strictly prohibited to take undeclared foreign currency ashore. It is recommended that Masters consult their agent about local, prevailing Customs regulations with regard to currency, cigarettes, spirits, etc to prevent unnecessary difficulties and eventual fines.

The following documents should be delivered to the Harbour Master through the vessel's agent: ..... 1. Certificate of Registry 2. Load Line Certificate 3. Safety Construction Certificate 4. Safety Equipment Certificates 5. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 6. Safety Radio Certificate (Telegraphy and Telephony) 7. Ship's Manifest 8. Customs Documents Cargo documentation: The following cargo documents are issued: 1. Bill of Lading 2. Certificate of Quality 3. Certificate of Quantity 4. Cargo Manifest 5. Master's Receipt of Documents 6. Tanker Time Sheet

Should be advised to agent 72 hours prior to arrival at Plaju and Sungai Gerong, via Pertamina's Coastal Radio Stations both to Plaju Radio callsign "PKC-2" and Jakarta Radio "PKI-2". They should also confirm or amend them 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

In accordance with the practice in Indonesian ports, the vessel's national flag, Indonesian courtesy ensign and relevant Interco flags must be displayed by a vessel approaching the port.

In order to obtain free pratique a vessel must send a cable stating the name and nationality of the vessel, ports of call during the voyage, number of crew and passengers (if any), port of destination and agent, condition of health of all onboard with details of any sickness and whether everyone vaccinated. Officials will board with the pilot and Interco flags "Q" and "N" must be flown until clearance is granted.