Tanjung Pinang (Bintan Island, Riau Islands) - Docking
Photo of the port of Tanjung Pinang, courtesy of Chris Marchant
Approaches
The harbour approach is straight forward and easily navigable, however, ferry traffic can be heavy depending on the time of day. The many fast ferries will indicate the route in, but the buoyage is clear and the leading line accurate.
Anchoring
There is an anchorage in good firm mud near the fuel barge at 00° 56.17’N, 104° 26.267’E (fuel for ferries only, not possible for yachts).
Protection is good and the wash from ferries is not a nuisance as the ferry terminal is slightly downstream. Tugs and tows use the river so it is important to keep the airway clear.
Fuel is not available at the barge for yachts, only by jerry can at a stilt house with plants on its boards, 250m up the river.
Getting Ashore
Landing can be made at one of the small piers used by local ferries. Either the one painted yellow or at the excellent Chinese fish restaurant just north of it.
It is easy to get a water taxi ashore during the day (just flag one down) but more difficult at night. Security might be an issue, as it has been in the past, so take normal precautions.
The locals are very welcoming.
Marinas
The Bintan Resorts Marina on the north side of the island has marina berths or head to Nongsa Point Marina on the neighbouring island of Batam.
Last updated: July 2019
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Tanjung Pinang is a filthy harbour, the worst we saw in Indonesia. Rubbish was floating by everywhere and we had to clear the prop of our dinghy several times.
There is an updated document for the Bintan Resorts Marina: https://bintan-resorts.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bintan-resorts-marina-2018.pdf
We did not find the resort friendly nor anxious for business. A boat with us inquired about a berth and was told they were “full”, despite only having 3 out of 14 docks occupied all night.