Sabang (IDSBG)

Sabang is a small well sheltered commercial port, open to foreign trade and is also a naval base. Cargoes handled include coal, oil products and general cargo.

Tropical.

The island of Sabang is located approx 25km N of the NW tip of Sumatra.

LOA 210m, draught 6.1m, 100,000DWT.

The port offers safe anchorage (05°51.8'N 095°17.9'E) in depths of up to 32m.

Sabang is approached through Teluk Sabang. The track leads generally E, passing: S of a buoy (port hand) moored 200m SSW of Ujung Lhome (05°53'N 095°19'E), and, N of 2 buoys (starboard hand) moored off the N side of Klah, which is entirely overgrown, except on its E side. The channel is approx 1,400m in length, 800m wide with depth of 53m LWS and is considered very safe for navigation. The port basin is 1,770,000mІ with a max depth of 10.0m LWS and min depth of 9.0m LWS. Useful marks: A white light, privately maintained, exhibited from the signal station. A red flare is occasionally exhibited. Ujung Lhome Light (white metal framework tower, 14m in height) (05°53'N 095° 19'E).

BA 2917, 3904. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

1025.

Compulsory. A pilot, usually the Harbour Master, must be used for anchoring and berthing.

Tide: Average spring HW of 1.4m and 0.30m at neap tide. Low water spring is 0.8m under MSL. Current: The current is weak in both the channel and the bay.

A small tug is available if ordered in advance.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Rainfall: Rainy season is from Sep-Jan with continuous rainfall averaging 100-150mm each month. However, the rainfall is particularly heavy during the months of Oct and Nov with average rainfall of 200mm each month. Visibility: Usually good within the 10-20km range in good weather. Rainfall can reduce this to less that 10km.

SABANG, PULAU WЙ, SUMATERA 5°53.30'N 95°18.94'E (SABANG BAAI) UNCTAD LOCODE: ID SBG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Sub district Navigation of Sabang. The port radio station is operated by the Port Authority and the oil company, Pertamina. Port Authority: Call 'PKA3', 2090, 2182, 2690kHz. It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0000-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0000-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: PKA: Ch 16, 20, 22. PKA4: Ch 16, 09,19, available from 2 hours before arrival to 2 hours after departure. Port Operations, Pilotage ,Navigation PKA, PKA4 (only for vessels owned or chartered by PN Pertamina).

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 agent at 10, 3, 2 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.