Dili (TLDIL)

The harbour is a small, open harbour with a quay able to accommodate 2/3 vessels simultaneously. Vessels calling at Dilli need to be self unloading.

Tropical.

Dili is situated on the N coast of the island of Timor and is the main port for Timor-Leste, previously known as East Timor.

Alongside: LOA 140m, draught 7.2m.

Approx 200,000t of cargo, including 20,000TEU, are handled annually.

The following anchorages have been designated by NCC INTERFET (Naval Command Component, International Forces, East Timor). All ranges and bearings from Tanjung Laquebada Light. ..... Anchorage Bearing Range (nm) Depth (m) D1 064.5° 1.42 47 D2 066.5° 1.10 40 D3 050° 0.75 45 D4 025.5° 0.57 45 D5 348° 0.71 50 D6 319° 0.52 38 D7 315° 0.95 43 D8 306° 1.22 43 D9 303° 1.52 49 D10 319° 1.27 46 D11 332° 1.08 47 D12 340° 1.39 40 D13 355.5° 1.30 45 D14 010° 1.57 43 The majority of the anchorages are designated for vessels up to 120m in length. The Port Control Officer (callsign "Dilli Harbour") on VHF Ch 69 will co-ordinate anchorage allocation.

Directions for the approach to Dilli: Steer for Tanjung Laquebada Lighthouse bearing 180°. When the leading light beacons, surmounted by red, rectangular topmarks with white triangles on them, point up, situated, the front on the shore line, 0.1nm E of the stone pier, and the rear close SE of it, are in line bearing 132.5°, steer for them on this alignment, and anchor as convenient or proceed alongside the wharf. There is only a narrow passage on either side of the detached reef, and the W of these is generally used. The E passage should only be used by vessels with local knowledge, as a coral patch with a depth of 0.2m lies in the middle of the fairway. There are good navigation aids installed.

BA 3296. Admiralty Pilot NP34.

Pilots are not available.

Rate 1 to 2kts.

The Timor-Leste region has a well marked wet and dry season, corresponding with the monsoon seasons. The monsoon season runs from Nov to approx Mar. Timor-Leste is the driest region within the archipeligo and the prolonged dry season may result in shortages of drinking water in the period Jun-Oct.

Radio: 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: Vessels should monitor Ch 16 and 69, 2 hours before arrival.

Formalities carried out on arrival.

Crew List and Passenger List.

Advise ETA at 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Free pratique is granted on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed at the major ports.