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FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'
Pilot
updated May 2010The pilot boarding point is approximately 6nm SW of the terminal. A terminal representative will normally board tankers from this point.
Key data
updated Sep 2026Size limits
Offshore: LOA 250m, beam 44m, 115,643DWT.
Water density
1025.
Tides
Ocean currents are variable except during NE monsoon period when a 1kt to 1.5kts current sets predominately SW.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' | — | 250 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2022Approach
Tankers should approach the waiting area which has been designated 8nm SW of the Terminal position, keeping well clear of the restricted area.
Tankers must, under no circumstances enter or anchor in or near the restricted areas to unknown seabed features and the existence of the current and future pipelines development. Tankers that have received VHF instructions from the Terminal to proceed to the pilot boarding point, must maintain a distance of not less than 2nm from all offshore facilities.
Anchorages
An anchorage area has been established for vessels waiting to load at Cakerawala. The anchorage is centred on a position 07°05'N 103°00'E, and covers an area of radius 1,500m from this point.
Restrictions
The Terminal berthing operations is during daylight hours and within the weather limits.
Berthing Restriction : Max wind velocity - 20 to 25 knots & Max sea/swell height : 2.0 to 2.5 mtrs.
Mooring
Tandem mooring to FSO is carried out , with 76mm chafe chain to be connected on bow of export tanker. Support vessel used for mooring activities.
Charts and publications
BA 3477, Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP 286(4).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Industrial Control Division.
Contact person: Director.
Address: PO Box 12, 42007 Port Klang, Malaysia.
Tel: +60 3 3346 7777.
Fax: +60 3 3168 4454.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.marine.gov.my
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'
updated May 2019Where it is
Cakerawala Marine Terminal is located in Block A-18, approx 150km NE of Kota Bahru, Malaysia and 276km E of Songkhla, Thailand, at the outer entrance to the Gulf of Thailand.
The port
The Cakerawala complex, in 55m water depth, consists of three wellhead platforms, a central processing facility, living quarters and FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' for condensate storage and tandem mooring for export.
Questions about FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'
What are the pilot arrangements at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'?
The pilot boarding point is approximately 6nm SW of the terminal.
What time zone is FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' in?
Local time at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'?
1025.
Who carries out Port State Control at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'?
Port State Control at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala': Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala'?
The UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' is MYCAK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at FSO 'Puteri Cakerawala' say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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