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Steam coal barge voyage, Lematang to Lamongan

One voyage of TB. SPAJ 031 and BG. Zulkifli 11 carrying 7,405.410 MT of Indonesian steam coal from Jetty SDJ Lematang, South Sumatra, to Jetty Shore Base Lamongan, East Java. Every stage was reported from the field, from barge preparation to discharge.

Coal loaded onto the barge by conveyor at Jetty SDJ Lematang
Cargo
Indonesian steam coal
Origin
Jetty SDJ Lematang, South Sumatra
Destination
Jetty Shore Base Lamongan, East Java
Transport mode
Tug and barge
Documented
August – September 2026
Operation data

Key figures

Tug boat
TB. SPAJ 031
Barge
BG. Zulkifli 11
Total cargo
7,405.410 MT
Capacity
±7,500 MT
Port of loading
Jetty SDJ Lematang
Port of discharge
Jetty Shore Base Lamongan

Stage by stage

16 photos from the operation. Select a photo to view it full size.

  1. 01

    Cast off from Sungai Lilin

    At 17.30 WIB the tug and barge cast off from the Simpang 3 Tungkal mooring, then went full away at 18.00 WIB towards Jetty SDJ Lematang as the first leg of the voyage to Jetty Lamongan Shore Base.

    Barge under tow at night seen from the tug's stern at Sungai Lilin

    Original post on Instagram

  2. 02

    En route to Jetty SDJ Lematang

    The tug and barge sailed towards Jetty SDJ, Lematang, passing the Musi River bridge in Palembang ahead of loading.

    Empty barge towed along the river towards Jetty SDJ

    Original post on Instagram

  3. 03

    Barge cleaning

    BG. Zulkifli 11 was cleaned thoroughly before loading so the cargo area was clean, safe, and ready for use.

    Crew hosing down the deck of barge BG. Zulkifli 11

    Original post on Instagram

  4. 04

    Loading at Jetty SDJ Lematang

    Indonesian steam coal was loaded onto BG. Zulkifli 11 by conveyor at Jetty SDJ Lematang, South Sumatra, with a capacity of ±7,500 MT bound for Jetty Lamongan Shore Base.

    Coal loaded onto the barge by conveyor at Jetty SDJ Lematang (1/3)Coal loaded onto the barge by conveyor at Jetty SDJ Lematang (2/3)Coal loaded onto the barge by conveyor at Jetty SDJ Lematang (3/3)

    Original post on Instagram

  5. 05

    Full away from South Sumatra

    With loading complete, TB. SPAJ 031 and BG. Zulkifli 11 went full away from Jetty SDJ Lematang towards Lamongan, with coordination and handling integrated from loading to delivery.

    Loaded coal barge under tow before dawn in Banyuasin

    Original post on Instagram

  6. 06

    Cast off from Pulau Senggeris

    After mooring in the Pulau Senggeris area to wait for a calm high tide, the tug and barge cast off at 13.30 WIB and continued the voyage with a total cargo of 7,405.410 MT.

    Loaded coal barge behind the tug at cast off

    Original post on Instagram

  7. 07

    Position update off Pati

    At 08.17 WIB the convoy was abeam Pati at 06°23'797"S / 111°11'817"E, making ±1.6 knots with ±79.8 NM to go and an ETA of 15 September 2026.

    Tug towing the coal barge at sea with the ship position readout

    Original post on Instagram

  8. 08

    Anchoring at Tanjung Pakis

    The convoy arrived and anchored at Tanjung Pakis, Shore Base, Lamongan, waiting in the queue to berth and discharge at Jetty Shore Base.

    Coal barge at anchor off Lamongan seen from the tug

    Original post on Instagram

  9. 09

    Berthing at Jetty Shore Base

    After waiting for readiness and the berthing queue, TB. SPAJ 031 and BG. Zulkifli 11 completed berthing at Jetty Shore Base Lamongan, ready for cargo handling.

    Barge BG. Zulkifli 11 berthed at the Lamongan jetty at night (1/3)Barge BG. Zulkifli 11 berthed at the Lamongan jetty at night (2/3)Barge BG. Zulkifli 11 berthed at the Lamongan jetty at night (3/3)

    Original post on Instagram

  10. 10

    Cargo discharge

    Cargo discharge ran at Jetty Shore Base Lamongan with excavators and a dump truck fleet keeping the operation safe, coordinated, and steady.

    Excavator discharging coal from the barge into a dump truck at Jetty Shore Base Lamongan (1/3)Excavator discharging coal from the barge into a dump truck at Jetty Shore Base Lamongan (2/3)Excavator discharging coal from the barge into a dump truck at Jetty Shore Base Lamongan (3/3)

    Original post on Instagram 1 Original post on Instagram 2

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