Kuantan

1. Kuantan Inner Pilot Station (vessels <12.0 m draft, southern basin) Pilot boards03°56.3′N 103°28.3′E
2. Kuantan Outer Pilot Station (deep-draft vessels >12.0 m, Deep Water Terminal) Pilot boards03°55.9′N 103°33.0′E

Size limits

LOA 300m, Beam 50m, Draught 16.5m, 209,963DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 3.5m springs. Strong S'ly current will be experienced during the approach into Kuantan Port, Masters should navigate with caution. Very slight current experienced inside the breakwater.

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

Approach

Kuantan is approached from the SE and Fairway Lightbuoy moored 3.5nm SE of Tanjong Gelang marks the entrance to the channel. The channel, 220m wide is dredged through an underwater ridge, 1.25nm SE of the harbour entrance. The least depth in the channel is 12.6m. The limits of the channel are marked by lightbuoys and beacons. Leading lights in line bearing 311° lead along the approach channel and into the harbour. A red aircraft warning light is exhibited from the top of the rear light beacon. A lightbuoy is moored 0.77nm SE of the tip of the N breakwater.

Caution: The buoys are anchored in position by 6t concrete blocks with 30m long chain. The position of these buoys is subject to frequent change, particularly during the NE monsoon when they may drag out of position. Leading lights, lightbuoys and buoys are moved with changes in the channel.

Anchorages

Anchorages for vessels of up to 13.0m draught are situated NE and SW of the approach channel. The holding ground is good, mud and sand, but the anchorages are exposed to NE monsoon.

Caution: A dangerous wreck, the masts of which are visible, lies within the NE general cargo anchorage. A light buoy is laid close SSE of this wreck.

Vessels awaiting a pilot may anchor E of the Fairway Light Buoy (03°55.5'N 103°29.2'E), and well clear of the pilot boarding place.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the outer approaches to the approach channel and in the approach channel itself.

Tugs

Three tugs of 3,200hp with bollard pull of 36t available. Tugs are equipped as fire fighting tugs. Additional tugs available by arrangement.

Mooring

At Kuantan Port's multipurpose and container berths, vessels will be alongside with 4 head lines and 2 backsprings, 4 sternlines and 2 backsprings and on all chemical berths except the Palm Oil berth, in which vessels will be berthed portside alongside with 4 head lines and 2 backsprings, 4 sternlines and 2 backsprings.

Anchors will only be used during emergencies.

Charts and publications

BA 1379, 3445, 3446. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETD to Port Control at least 2 hours in advance.

Communications

Singapore Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, is recommended for long range communications.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness must be sent to shipping agents for cargo discharged and loading as soon as possible or as per Charter Party.

Documents

These original certificates will be returned to the vessel by the port agent after inspection by the Harbour Master.

Health

Pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival.

Yellow fever: A valid Vaccination Certificate is required by all visitors over one year old, who, within the preceding 6 days, has been in or visited any country in the yellow fever endemic zone.

Countries in the zone are: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, Venezuela and Zambia.

Customs and immigration

Customs: The following allowances of dutiable liquor and tobacco are made for the consumption of officers, crew and passengers during the vessel's stay in port. The allowances are per person per day: Spirits, 142ml or wines, 1,136ml; beer or stout, 1,136ml. Cigarettes, 25 or cigars, 8 or tobacco/snuff 28.3gm.

Immigration: Copies of the following documents must be made available to immigration; 3 copies crew list, 1 Stowaway Declaration and all crew passports for entry visa stamp.

Flags

Interco flags "2" over "5" to be displayed by cargo ships on arrival and "3" over "4" if passengers onboard. These are displayed for Immigration clearance.

Notices and regulations

Trafficking and possession of drugs is a serious offence and may result in capital punishment.

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

Repairs

None available.

Dry docks

None available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from mains at the wharf.

Bunkering: Available by pipeline at the oil berth, and elsewhere by road tankers.

Medical

Kuantan Medical Centre, 25km.

Crew change

Permissible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kuantan Airport, approx. 35km.

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Kuala Lumpur and four weekly flights to Singapore.

Nearest railway: Approx 100km from the port.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, operating 3 shifts.

Where it is

Kuantan Port is a commercial port located in Tanjung Gelang, at the junction of international shipping routes in the South China Sea. It is located about 25km from Kuantan City, the capital of Pahang.

The port

Kuantan Port is operated by Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of IJM Corporation Sdn Bhd. Kuantan Port is protected by an outer breakwater 1,800m in length and an inner breakwater 200m in length; with two 500m turning basins; min depth of the approach channel is 13.0m.

The port provides a variety of berthing facilities and handles chemicals, palm oil products, mineral oil, manufactured and industrial products, fertilisers, feedstock, grains, steel pipes, CKD's, ores, containers and bio diesel.

Traffic

Approx 21,000,000t of cargo, 150,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kuantan?

The pilot boards at Kuantan Inner Pilot Station (vessels <12.0 m draft, southern basin), 03°56.3′N 103°28.3′E. Kuantan has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kuantan in?

Local time at Kuantan is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Kuantan?

The deepest berth listed is at New Deep Water Terminal: 16.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kuantan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kuantan in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kuantan?

Port State Control at Kuantan: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kuantan?

The UN/LOCODE of Kuantan is MYKUA.

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