Krabi

Size limits

LOA 190m, beam 32m, draught 13.0m, 80,000DWT.

Load line zone

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Krabi is a large bay entered between Laem Nang (08°00'N 098°51'E) and the NW extremity of Ko Pu 11nm SSE. The port is situated on the W bank of Mae Nam Krabi, 1.5nm within the entrance. The port channel has a length of 6nm, width 60m and depth of 4.5m. Draught limitation in the channel is 14.0m.

A channel with a least depth of 0.5m leads NE passing NW of Ko Nok (08°02'N 098°55'E) then to the common estuary of Mae Nam Chi Lat and Mae Nam Krabi. Vessels with a draught of 4.0m can reach Krabi at HW.

Laem Plong provides a deep water berth for Krabi, 10nm W of the town.

Anchorages

Laem Plong: Available 1.5nm W of the berth in depths of 20.0-27.0m with good holding ground. The anchorage area depends on the Master's discretion and weather conditions. Before intended visit, Masters are advised to check with the local agent for the specific anchor position.

Restrictions

Laem Plong: Vessels must arrive with full ballast, as the height from the waterline to the loading conveyor is 12.0m.

Tugs

Tugs are not available.

Mooring

It is recommended to berth at daylight slack water using the assistance of the Berthing Master.

Laem Plong: Off berth the vessel anchors with port anchor, 3 shackles and sends two lines to both bow and stern buoys and two each to port bow and starboard side to position vessel approx 5m from the dolphin and spout. The vessel then shifts on mooring lines to load each hold.

Vessel must have good mooring ropes, a minimum length 200m and 70mm diameter. All mooring lines are to have equal strain and are to be kept tight.

Charts and publications

BA 3941. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

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 Safety and Environment Bureau

Address: 1278 Yotha Road, Talardnoi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand.

Tel: +66 2639 4774

Fax: +66 2639 4775

Mob: +66 1777 1000

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Repair and maintenance facilities are not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available

Stores: Local fresh food and seafood available.

Medical

There is a hospital in Krabi Province, 20km by road.

Transport

Nearest airport: Phuket (international), 176km.

Where it is

Krabi is situated on the W coast of Thailand, on the W bank of Mae Nam Krabi, approx 1.5nm within the entrance.

The port

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk and liquid cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Krabi?

There is no pilot available at Krabi but the services of a local Berthing Master may be used.

What time zone is Krabi in?

Local time at Krabi is UTC+7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Krabi?

The deepest berth listed is at Krabi: 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Krabi in?

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

Who carries out Port State Control at Krabi?

Port State Control at Krabi: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Krabi?

The UN/LOCODE of Krabi is THKRV.

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