Current planning answer: use IDBPN to keep the route identity reproducible, then replace “Balikpapan” with the actual terminal, TUKS, anchorage or loading arrangement before a commercial circulation. Official KSOP records show bulk-carrier movements within the Balikpapan port area, but one movement approval does not establish coal suitability, a universal draft or guaranteed berth access.
Each event keeps its original scope so a specific movement is not turned into a broad port-wide claim.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation reinforced the authority of KSOP offices to delay or withhold sailing clearance where safety requirements are not met.
Voyage implication: use this as national operating context for Balikpapan calls, not as evidence of a Balikpapan-specific closure or restriction.
The official movement approval names bulk carrier MEDELIN FIRST moving from Labuh Rede Zona 3 to TUKS PT Semen Indonesia for berthing, with local VHF, traffic, crewing and port-area conditions.
Voyage implication: this is evidence of bulk-carrier operations and facility-specific movement control in Balikpapan; it does not establish coal loading capability, a universal draft or berth availability for another stem.
Terminal, TUKS, anchorage or transshipment location—not only the broad Balikpapan port identity.
Anchorage, pilot/tug needs, VHF/traffic requirements and any facility-specific movement approvals.
Confirm that the nominated facility accepts the cargo and the intended vessel/loading method.
Use current facility and channel limits for the actual vessel rather than inferring them from another ship’s approval.
Replace the generic port-time input with the actual expected loading rate, waiting and service sequence.
Recheck current weather, vessel readiness and harbour-master clearance requirements close to sailing.
Route model with origin and destination intelligence.
Canonical route scenario with destination-port context.
Subic, Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao.
Research updated 22 September 2026. Exact terminal, cargo, draft, berth, movement and productivity conditions must be confirmed for the actual shipment.