Palembang (IDPLM)

This important river port handles both general and bulk cargoes including oil, fertiliser and coal. Main exports are oil products, rubber, coffee, timber and fertiliser; imports include construction materials and general cargo. There are facilities for handling containerised cargo. The coal terminal loads by barges to deliver to the offshore coal loading anchorage of Muara Banyu Asin.

Tropical.

Palembang is situated in the SE sector of Sumatera some 100km from open sea on the River Musi.

Harbour: LOA 187.3m, beam 32.2m, draught 6.8m, 48,369DWT. Off shore: LOA 201.8m, draught 19.0m, 62,053DWT.

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo, 86,000TEU and 3,600 vessels handled annually.

Vessels anchor between Kundur (02°59'S 104°52'E) and Plaju, in depths of 6.0-10.0m, mud and sand, while awaiting berths at Plaju, Sungai Gerong or Palembang; frequently there may be as many as six vessels at this anchorage where they may have to spend several days while waiting to berth at the wharves or waiting for a favourable tide before proceeding down river. In this anchorage the holding ground is good but if it becomes congested, large vessels lack swinging room. Violent squalls are common occurrences during the late afternoon and vessels are liable to drag their anchors at these times. Smaller vessels proceeding to Palembang or Kertapati may anchor anywhere in the channel except in the prohibited anchorages. 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. Muara Banyu Coal Loading Anchorage (2°10.1'S 104°57.4'E): The depth at the anchorage is approx 20m LWS and loading is by ships cranes and grabs. Pilotage not compulsory. Max loading rate 8,000tpd. The distance the barges steam from Kertapati Coal Port approx 70nm.

From E of Tanjung Carat, the track for in-going vessels leads to the W of Pulau Payung initially leads S, passing E of the pilot station at Tanjung Buyut, with a prominent radio mast, then E of a light buoy (starboard hand) (2° 20.32'S 104 °54.66'E) following the alignment of two pairs of leading lights for 9nm to the entrance of the river. Between Pulau Payung and Palembang the channels in Sungai Palembang lead a further 48nm upriver and are lighted and buoyed, marked by beacons, some of which are lit. Local knowledge is essential as the channels within the river are subject to frequent change.

BA 1312, 3471, 3476, 4508. Admiralty Pilot NP36, NP286(4).

1007.

Compulsory within Sungai Palembang (Air Musi) and in the harbours, including Pusri Fertiliser Jetty. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Pilots require 24 hours notice of arrival and 6 hours notice of departure. River pilot boards N of the outer river bar about 0.5nm N of the approach red and white lightbuoy (02°11.4'S 104°57.0'E). Note: Throughout periods of reduced visibility during dry season pilotage is conducted on a one way basis; one day for outgoing vessels following by one day for incoming vessels.

The port limits are defined by the area of Sungai Palembang contained between Kundur, a point 6nm below the bridge at Palembang, and Kramasan, a point 2.5nm above the bridge.

On the N side of the Air Komering River, No 2 Light Beacon (white metal structure) is situated 1.5nm NE of Air Komering.

Outer Bar: There are traffic regulations for all vessels inbound and outbound using the channel W of Pulau Payung and the light buoy moored off the entrance to Sungai Telang, the E channel is not used. Road bridge: Ampera Bridge, a road bridge which connects the two commercial parts of the town, has a central lifting section of 71.9m in length. Vertical clearance above normal water level when section closed is 9.0m, passage width 60m. When raised, the section offers a max clearance height of 44.5m above normal water level.

Mean max range at Outer Bar 2.2m and at Sungsang, close to the Inner Bar 1.9m. Current: Minimum velocity of tide current is 0.6kt in N'ly direction, while the maximum velocity of 2.3kts in 177° direction.

There are 6 tugs available, 2 x 900hp, 2 x 1,650hp, 2 x 1,200hp.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly & NE'ly monsoons.

PALEMBANG, SUMATERA 2°59.08'S 104°46.35'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ID PLM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 for port "PKC 27" and pilots "PKC 26". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16; 12, 14. Available throughout 24 hours.

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

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 sent to the Harbour Master 24 hours in advance, stating the draught of the vessel and ETA at the outer bar.

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.