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TERSUS BULA

TERSUS BULA is a specialized marine terminal (Terminal Khusus) operated under Pertamina Marine Region VIII, located in Bula, Maluku. The terminal is dedicated to the handling, loading, and discharge of petroleum fuel products to support regional energy distribution, operating under strict maritime safety and operational protocols.

Location Bula, Eastern Seram Regency, Maluku, Indonesia
Terminal

TERSUS BULA (Marine Region VIII)

Berth

1 Operational Jetty

Operation

Daylight Operation Only

Vessel

Vessel Capacity: Min 1,500 DWT - Max 3,500 DWT, Min LOA 60 m - Max LOA 90 m

Timezone

UTC +09:00 (Eastern Indonesia Time / WIT)

Overview

TERSUS BULA is a specialized terminal (TERSUS) owned and operated by Pertamina Marine Region VIII, located in Bula, Maluku. The facility primary functions as a vital logistics hub for petroleum fuel distribution, handling commodities such as Premium, Pertalite, Kerosene, and Gasoline (Solar). The terminal operates during daylight hours and provides essential marine safety, mooring assistance, and oil spill response capabilities.

Facilities | Services

Facilities

Mooring & Operational Support:

  • Mooring Boat
  • Aids to Navigation (SBNP) 1 Fixed Beacon

Firefighting & Safety:

  • Fire Extinguishing Equipment / Portable Fire Extinguishers (PKS Available)

Oil Spill Response Equipment (OSRE):

  • Oil Boom 300 meters
  • Oil Skimmer 1 unit
  • Oil Spill Dispersant 400 liters
  • Oil Dispersant Pump 1 unit

Transportation Facilities:

  • Airport Bula
  • Pelabuhan Sesar (Bula)

Services

  • Mooring Boat Services
  • Oil Spill Response Support
  • Emergency Medical Assistance Coordination 

Petroleum Cargo Loading & Unloading:

  • Premium
  • Pertalite
  • Kerosene
  • Solar

Vessel Information

  • Permissible DWT Range 1,500 DWT – 3,500 DWT
  • Permissible LOA Range 60 m – 90 m
  • Depth Alongside Berth 6 m (-mLWS)
  • Navigation Channel Depth 34 m (-mLWS)
  • Mooring Lines Requirement
  • Seabed Type: Mud and Sand
  • Navigation Hazards Tidal currents up to 3 Knots 
  • Max Tidal Range 1.9 m

Port Regulations

Pilotage Regulation

Pilotage is non-compulsory (Tidak Wajib Pandu). Vessels may navigate and berth under the guidance of the vessel master in coordination with port authorities.

ISPS Code Compliance

The terminal currently does not comply with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code standards. Vessels calling at this terminal must maintain heightened security awareness and procedures.

Navigation and Tidal Safety

Vessels must account for maximum tidal ranges up to 1.9 meters and currents up to 3.0 knots during both flood and ebb tides. Seabed condition consists primarily of mud and sand.

Communication

All vessels approaching or operating within the terminal area are required to maintain continuous radio contact with the port authority on VHF Channels 09 and 16.

Map | Contact

Address:
Jl. Airport Bula, Seram Timur 97555, Central Maluku, Indonesia
Phone:
+62 915 21296
Operator:
Pertamina Marine Region VIII – TERSUS BULA
Email:
mk.effendi.palembang@mitrakerja.pertamina.com
Jetty Capacity:
  • Capacity 1,500 DWT to 3,500 DWT
  • Length Overall (LOA) 60 m to 90 m
  • Minimum Water Depth alongside 6 meters 
Flow Rate:
  • Premium 150 – 200 KL/hr Pressure: 2.5 – 3.0 Kg/cm²
  • Pertalite 150 – 200 KL/hr Pressure: 2.5 – 3.0 Kg/cm²
  • Kerosene 150 – 200 KL/hr Pressure: 2.5 – 3.0 Kg/cm²
  • Gas Oil / Solar 150 – 200 KL/hr Pressure: 2.5 – 3.0 Kg/cm²
Coordinates:
03°06’01.14”S, 130°30’16.36”E

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