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Port Petrochina

The PetroChina Marine Terminal FSO LPG PETROSTAR is an offshore terminal operated by PetroChina International Jabung Ltd. This terminal is used for floating storage and loading activities of LPG (Propane & Butane) onto gas carriers. Located in the Berhala Strait, approximately 16 Nautical Miles east of the Batanghari River mouth in Jambi Province, the terminal operates in accordance with international safety and environmental protection standards.

Location Berhala Strait, East of the Batanghari River Estuary, Jambi, Indonesia
Terminal

PetroChina Marine Terminal – FSO LPG PETROSTAR

Berth

Single Point Mooring / FSO Berthing

Operation

24 Hours Operation

Vessel

Max 14 meter draft after loading, Max vessel age 20 years, Min 80 meter parallel body length, Max 230 meter LOA

Timezone

WIB (UTC +7)

Overview

PetroChina LPG FSO PETROSTAR is a floating terminal for LPG storage and distribution, serving Propane and Butane exports. The terminal features integrated FSO systems, communication, operational controls, and safety equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable loading. All berthing maneuvers are conducted under Mooring Master supervision following strict navigation and safety procedures.

Facilities | Services

Facilities

  •  Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) LPG PETROSTAR.
  •  83,070 m³ capacity across 9 Propane/Butane cargo tanks.
  •  9 cargo pumps and ballast pump 
  •  Segregated Ballast Tanks (SBT) and operational lighting.
  •  Crew accommodation and Operation Control Room.
  •  Marine VHF Radio systems.
  •  Marine navigation and mooring facilities.
  •  Fire fighting and emergency response systems.
  •  Cargo transfer monitoring systems.
  •  Marine Pollution Prevention Equipment.
  •  Specialized Cargo Inspection facilities.
  •  Restricted Zone with operational security.

Services

  • Mooring Master
  • Pilotage 
  • Berthing Assistance
  • Propane
  • Butane Loading
  • Cargo
  • Ship/Shore Safety
  • Cargo Tank Inspections
  • Marine Communication Services
  • Vessel Clearance Documentation
  • Emergency Response Support
  • Marine Safety Monitoring
  • Pollution Prevention Suppor
  • Operational attendance during loading
  • Vessel departure coordination post-loading

Vessel Information

  • LPG Carrier (Gas Carrier).
  • Draft Max 14.0 m.
  • Mandatory Pilotage and Mooring Master.
  • Watch on VHF Ch. 71; unauthorized radio prohibited.
  • Ladders rigged before Mooring Master boards.
  • Bow/stern emergency towing wires; ISGOTT and PetroChina compliance.
  • Mandatory Ship/Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL).

Port Regulations

PPE Requirement

Mandatory standard PPE (helmet, shoes, coverall, gloves) for all personnel; life jackets are strictly required when working at sea or on the jetty.

Smoking Regulation

Smoking, open flames, and heat sources are strictly prohibited terminal-wide and onboard; violations will result in immediate shutdown of operations.

Safety Inspection

Joint safety inspections using the Ship/Shore Safety Checklist by the Terminal Representative, Mooring Master, and vessel are mandatory before operations.

Pollution Prevention

Discharging oil, ballast, waste, or chemicals into the sea is forbidden; compliance with MARPOL and terminal environmental regulations is mandatory.

Communication

Continuous communication must be maintained via Marine VHF Channel 71 with the Mooring Master and Terminal Superintendent; unauthorized radio use will halt operations.

Berthing Safety

Operations must be supervised by the Mooring Master; vessels must deploy standard ladders, emergency towing wires (bow/stern), and maintain secure mooring.

Mooring Requirement

All mooring and unmooring maneuvers must follow Mooring Master directions, while the Master retains full responsibility for vessel safety.

Cargo Operation

LPG loading requires berthing approval, successful safety inspections, certified cargo tanks, and signed operational documents, with continuous watch maintained.

Emergency Procedure

In case of fire, gas leaks, or spills, all operations must stop immediately; crew must follow the Terminal Superintendent and Mooring Master's emergency procedures.

Security Regulation

A strict 1 Nautical Mile exclusion zone is enforced around the LPG FSO PETROSTAR; only authorized vessels and personnel may enter.

Map | Contact

Address:
FSO LPG Petrostar Office, Berhala Strait, Tanjung Jabung Timur, Jambi, Indonesia.
Phone:
+62-21-574-5555
fax:
+62-21-574-5566
Operator:
24 Hours Operation
Email:
marine.ops@petrochina-jabung.co.id / terminal.supt@petrochina-jabung.co.id
Coordinates:
00° 55’ 06.6” S / 104° 04’ 08.2” E

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