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Ports in Brunei
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Brunei, 2 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA XI, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 3 ports in Brunei
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Belait | BNKUB | — | 3.4 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Muara | BNMUA | Yes | 12.5 m | NAVAREA XI |
| Seria | BNSER | Yes | 16.8 m | NAVAREA XI |
Navigational warnings
Brunei's waters are in NAVAREA XI. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Brunei
Pre-arrival reporting
Brunei Darussalam currently uses the Brunei Darussalam National Single Window (BDNSW) for submitting all pre-arrival port forms.
Upon arrival, vessels will be required to provide the following:
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Ports Department, Ministry of Communications.
Position: Director of Ports.
Address: Muara BT 1728, Brunei Darussalam.
Tel: +673 2 770088.
Fax: +673 2 770283.
Website: http://www.ports.gov.bn
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +673. · Brunei dollar (Br$) made up of 100 sen.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Brunei
How many ports in Brunei have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 ports, 2 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Brunei in?
Brunei's ports lie in NAVAREA XI (11). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Brunei use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Brunei's ports in?
UTC+8, with no summer time.
Which port in Brunei takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Seria: its deepest listed berth takes 16.8 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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