Port Overview
The port of Bengkulu is located in Baai Island, about 20 kilometres from Bengkulu city. The port is under the authorization of the Harbor Master’s Office and Port Authority (KSOP) and is operated by PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) Pulau Baai Bengkulu Branch. Bengkulu port as a natural harbor is sheltered from the ocean waves as the entrance channel to the port is limited.
Bengkulu port entrance channel is supported by a breakwater:
- Channel length 2,300m
- Channel width 6m
- Channel Draft: -2 to -12m LWS
- Vessels capacity: 3,000 to 35,000 DWT
Port website: http://www.bengkuluport.co.id/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.indonesiaport.co.id/
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Indonesia |
Province or District |
Bengkulu Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Bengkulu City ~17 km ( ~30 minute travel time) |
Port's Complete Name |
Pulau Baai Port |
Latitude |
3° 54` 26" S |
Longitude |
102° 18` 09" E |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) Cabang Bengkulu |
Management Contact Person |
Amir Wijaya, SE Operation Manager PT. Pelindo II M. +62 821 846 99998 / +62 811 730 966 Email. Amir.wahab866@gmail.com |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport. Frequent Domestic airlines:
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Port Picture
Port Performance
Pulau Baai Port service system (new) operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week (24/7). The utilisation of the new system is part of the strategy to improve the efficiency of the port.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to February |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
Other Comments |
The main problem of the port is a high rate of sedimentation in the quay, which requires routine dredging at relatively high cost and is time consuming. |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
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Vessel Calls |
1,704 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
27,185 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
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Bulk (MT) |
2,582,958 |
Break bulk (MT) |
503,874 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:
www.dephub.go.id (PP.11 tahun 2015)
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
Conventional Berth |
Berth Samudera |
165 x 18 |
-9.1 m LWS |
Dry bulk (coal shell and clinker) |
Berth Nusantara |
84 x 16 |
- (6-7) m LWS |
Liquid Bulk and General Cargo |
|
Berth Lokal |
102.5 x 10 |
-4.5 m LWS |
Ship and General Cargo |
|
Container Berth |
Berth Nusantara I |
126.6 x 20 |
- (7-8) m LWS |
Container and General Cargo |
Silo Berth |
1 |
|
|
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Berthing Tugs |
2 |
|
|
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Water Barges |
1 |
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Port
website: http://www.bengkuluport.co.id/
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berth Nusantara I |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Berth Nusantara I |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Nil |
Other Imports |
Nil |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by PT. Pelindo II Bengkulu.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Undetermined |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
1 unit |
Good |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
1 unit (PT. SAI) – 25 MT |
Good |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 units - 45 MT |
Good |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Undetermined |
|
- |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Undetermined |
|
- |
Transtainer |
Undetermined |
|
- |
Forklifts |
Yes |
5 units - 2,5 T |
Good |
Gantry Luffing Crane (GLC) SWL |
Yes |
1 unit – 40 MT |
Good |
Head Truck |
Yes |
4 units – 40 MT |
Good |
Bulldozer |
Yes |
1 unit 75 HP |
Good |
Wheel Loader |
Yes |
2 units |
Good |
Chassis 40'' |
Yes |
4 units |
Good |
Chassis 20'' |
Yes |
2 units |
Good |
Conveyor Belt |
Yes |
2 units |
Good |
Container Facilities
Services for loading and unloading containers to and from ships / barges uses Gantry Luffing Crane. Container Yard (CY) Nusantara I (12,000 m2) and Nusantara II (8,000 m2) can accommodate around 1,000 (TEUs) of containers.
The Container Service Procedure is summarised in the following document:
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
1 |
1 |
Other Capacity Details |
1,000 TEUs Capacity at Berth Nusantara I & II |
|
Daily Take Off
Capacity |
80 |
|
Number of Reefer
Stations |
4 |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Nil |
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Off take Capacity of Gang
Shift |
Nil |
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Customs Guidance
Customs clearance is available through the local customs office in the port. http://www.beacukai.go.id/ (note: website is available in Indonesian only)
Further information can also be found at the following link: 1.3 Indonesia Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
There are several open areas that can be used for multipurpose activities:
- Stacking Yard at Samudra Berth →12,000 m2
- Stacking Yard at Nusantara I (CY) →12,000 m2
- Stacking Yard at Nusantara II (CY) →8,000 m2
- Stacking Yard at Stockpile Area Berth 50,000 m2
All conventional berths can be used for multipurpose activities.
- Berth Nusantara Lama Length 84 m and width 18m (-9 MLWS)
- Berth Lokal Length 124m and width 10m(-3 MLWS)
- Berth Samudera Lenght 165m and width 18m (-9 MLWS)
PT. Indonesia Ferry (ASDPPersero) as operator for Ro-Roferry, provides the services from Pulau Baai (island) to Pulau Enggano (island). The capacity of Ro-Ro ferry is 750 GRT, which uses Berth Lokal with Length 124m and width 10m (-3 MLWS).
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
Pulau Baai port has two conveyor belts to load and unload the commodity in dry bulk terminal with existing capacity ± 2,2 million tons/year and designed capacity ± 10 million tons/years
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
Bagged Cargo |
1 (General) |
1,750 m2 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
Nil |
Nil |
General Cargo |
1 (General) |
1,750 m2 |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring activities organized by third parties (authorised stevedoring company) in coordination with the Labour Union Association (TKBM) administered by Port Authority (KSOP) Office. The owner/importer can also discharge their own cargo by contacting the Labour Union Association directly.
All provide full or semi-full package services; organizing labourer and handling equipment, discharging goods at the port, and delivering the goods at the customer’s warehouses directly.
Hinterland Information
The port serves a vast inland area with mining, plantation and forestry potential.
Hinterland activities along the west coast of Sumatra includes palm oil, coffee, crumb rubber, ginger, cacao, molding and mining products. However, these industries are not fully utilizing the Pulau Baai Bengkulu Port but rather using other ports, such as Palembang Port, Panjang Port and Teluk Bayur Port.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS
Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |