Port Pulau Sambu

Daerah : Belakang Padang, Batam City, Riau Islands

TERSUS Migas Pertamina Pulau Sambu is a special terminal (TERSUS) operated by PT Pertamina (Persero) as Fuel Terminal Pulau Sambu. It receives HSD (High Speed Diesel) from RU II Dumai and FAME from Batam, and serves as a fuel supply point for Aceh, Jambi, Pangkal Balam, Pontianak, and other regions. The terminal has 6 jetties and operates 24 hours a day with compulsory pilotage.

Location Pulau Sambu, Sekupang, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Terminal TERSUS Migas Pertamina Pulau Sambu / Fuel Terminal Pulau Sambu

Berth 6 Jetties (Jetty 1, Jetty 3, Jetty 5, and Jetty 6 are operational; Jetty 2 and Jetty 4 are out of service)

Operation 24-Hour Operation

Vessel
Jetty 1: 17,500–50,000 DWT, LOA 162–209 mTanker

Jetty 2: Max 400 DWT, LOA Max 56 m Cargo Vessel

Jetty 3: 3,500–6,500 DWT, LOA 60–110 m Oil Barge/Tanker

Jetty 4: 100–400 DWT, LOA 30–60 m Oil Barge/Tongkang

Jetty 5: Max 200 DWT, LOA 10–47 m Cargo Vessel/Tug Boat

Jetty 6: 50,000–100,000 DWT, LOA 209–255 m Tanker

Timezone Time Zone: UTC +07:00 (Western Indonesia Time / WIB)

Overview

Fuel Terminal Pulau Sambu is a strategic business unit of PT Pertamina (Persero), located in the Riau Islands Province. It functions as a receiving, storage, and distribution point for fuel products (HSD, Biosolar, MFO, FAME) via tanker and barge, using 6 jetties. The terminal plays a key role in supporting national energy supply resilience, particularly in western Indonesia.

Facilities | Services

Facilities

Storage tank capacities:

HSD 135,000 Kl
B30 35,000 Kl
LSFO 32,000 Kl
MFO 25,000 Kl
FAME 5,000 Kl

Localized oil spill response equipment:

3,110 meters of total oil booms and multiple skimmers.

Services

Loading and unloading of fuel products
Including HSD
Biosolar
MFO
FAME
Mandatory pilotage services for vessels

Vessel Information

Outer approach channel 30 meters LWS
Fairway 20 to 30 meters LWS
Inner basin 20 meters LWS
Pilotage Compulsory / Mandatory for arriving vessels.

Seabed Type:

Sand
Mud
Coral

Port Regulations

Safety Inspection

Ships must complete the Ship Shore Safety Check-List (SSSCL) before starting operations. Hot work, such as welding or spark-producing activities, is strictly prohibited without explicit terminal permits.

Pollution Prevention

Dumping waste, bilge water, or oil into port waters is strictly forbidden. The terminal maintains dedicated oil spill response infrastructure to prevent environmental contamination.

Berthing Safety

The docking and arrival processes mandate the use of pilots for all incoming vessels.

Communication

Ships must use HT/Radio Channel 9 for marine communications and Channel 1 for internal fuel terminal functions. In the event of a fire or security alert, terminal personnel coordinate through the PUSKODALOK control center.