PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Lingga
Pilot
updated May 2010Available.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Tidal streams in the area are strong, with a bore occurring in Batang Lapar and Lingga.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingga Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2020Approach
There are depths of 3.0-7.0m in the fairway between Pulau Triso and the entrance to Sungai Lingga.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained 1nm N of Lingga in a depth of 4.6m. The holding ground is poor.
Restrictions
Telephone cables, with a vertical clearance of 23m, cross the river 1nm S of its entrance.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 3835. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2012ETA and pre-arrival notices
Initial ETA should be sent 4-5 days prior to arrival followed by daily updates. The message should include date and time of arrival, vessel's location and Master's requirements.
Communications
Radio: Singapore and Kuching Radio stations, which work throughout 24 hours, can be used for passing messages.
VHF: Ch 16.
Documents
In the above, CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, PH = Port Health, AG = Agent.
Health
Pratique should be applied for at anchorage or berth.
Customs and immigration
Customs: Each crew member is allowed 25 cigarettes and 1,135ml of alcoholic drink per day.
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
Port services
updated Sep 2020Medical
Lingga Health Clinic, 1km. Simanggang (Sri Aman) Hospital, 35km.
About Lingga
updated Sep 2020Where it is
The port of Lingga is situated in W Sarawak, 26km from the entrance to the Batang Lupar.
The port
Only small domestic vessels handled at port. Vessels work cargo at the roadstead anchorage using lighters. The lighters are then loaded and discharged alongside jetty.
Questions about Lingga
What are the pilot arrangements at Lingga?
Available.
What time zone is Lingga in?
Local time at Lingga is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the water density at Lingga?
1025.
Which load line zone is Lingga in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Lingga?
Port State Control at Lingga: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lingga?
The UN/LOCODE of Lingga is MYLGG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Lingga 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.