The impact of port traffic activities on noise level at Jakarta international container terminal I (JICT I) port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta

Abstract

One of the largest and busiest ports in Indonesia that handles more than 30% of Indonesia’s non-oil and gas commodities is located in Tanjung Priok. The purpose of this research is to analyze the noise level and compare it with the noise level standard by Ministry of Environmental regulations No. 48/11/1996 and analyze the noise levels from traffic activities in JICT I. The primary noise level data of Leq (Equivalent Noise Level) on sampling points number 9 at JICT I area was taken using the Sound Level Meter. Secondary data includes the schedule and type of incoming ships, as well as the JICT I Tanjung Priok Port layout. Sampling data was taken during 24 hours activities, which on daytime for 16 hours (06.00-22.00 WIB) and night time for 8 hours (22.00-06.00 WIB). The results showed a high level of noise almost occurred at all points, especially at night and the peak appeared on Saturdays which was with a noise range of 83-85 dB (A). The main noise source is caused by truck and container loading and unloading activities. Therefore, the conclusion is the noise level caused by JICT I Tanjung Priok activites has exceeded the noise level standard by Ministry of Environmental regulation No. 48/11/1996 and by Jakarta Governor’s Regulation No. 551/2001 which was 70 dB(A). The vehicle speed restriction and replacement of crane engine from diesel to electric has been implemented. However, it still have not been able to reduce the impact of the noise. An alternative that can be applied is to use a sound barrier or the construction of Onshore Power Supply (OPS).