KALIPURO – MS . cruise ship berth. Bahamas-flagged Silver Discoverer last Thursday (20/10) proves that Tanjung Wangi Port has the potential to accommodate large international-class ships. There are no significant obstacles when the ship is docked at the pier.
Even though it's very big, that is to achieve 102 meter, the ship can immediately dock smoothly without any significant problems. General Manager (GM) PT. Indonesian harbour (Pelindo) III Tanjung Wangi Branch, Build Private, said the sea depth at Tanjung Wangi Harbor is naturally 12–14 meters.
With depth reaching 14 that meter, Tanjung Wangi has complied with international safety requirements, complied international ship and port facility security (ISPS Code), so that all international ships can immediately dock. “This is natural depth with no dredging,said Wake up.
With this natural depth of the sea, Of course it's more economical because large ships that will dock don't need to spend anymore dredging costs. Compared to other ports in Indonesia, Wake up affirm, Tanjung Wangi Port is better in terms of seawater draft depth.
"In Tanjung Perak, at least 9 meter. Of course, dredging must be done first if there are large ships that will dock. Tanjung Wangi Port is indeed the best. Here without any dredging, the depth is up to standard, i.e. 12–14 meters,"he said.
He added, The total length of the pier at Tanjung Wangi Port has now reached 593 meters with details 543 meter wharf state budget and 50 non-APBN pier meters. With length 593 that meter, Tanjung Wangi Port can be visited by ships with large sizes.
“Fertilizer ship with cargo 50 thousand tons and cargo ships containing 5.500 How come the container box can enter at Tanjung Wangi," he concluded. (radar)
