Port Dickson

1. Port Dickson boarding Pilot boards02°30.0′N 101°42.7′E
2. Port Dickson boarding/disembarkation Pilot boards02°32.1′N 101°45.5′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 333.2m, beam 60m, draught 10.5m, 306,999DWT.

Offshore: LOA 333m, draught 15m, 319,180DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 2.5m, mean neap range 0.8m.

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

Approach

Fairway Lightbuoy (02°30'N 101°43'E). The line of bearing 001° of Kuala Sepang Besar Light (02°35.5'N 101°42.8'E) leads in to the channel, within the white sector (350°-015°), passing E of Bambeck Lightbuoy (02°31.9'N 101°42.3'E) marking the E side of Bambeck Shoal, then W of Channel Lightbuoy (02°32.9'N 101°43.4'E) marking the NW extremity of the sand ridge.

Inner channel: From a position approx 2nm S of Kuala Sepang Besar Light the track leads SE. The line of bearing 118° of the gap between Pulau Arang Arang (02°31'N 101°48'E) and Port Dickson leads in the channel, passing approx 0.1nm NE of No 1 Lightbuoy (02°33'N 101°43'E) then approx 0.1nm NE of No 2 Lightbuoy (about 2nm SE).

When about 1.75nm from Pulau Arang Arang, the track is the same for the SBM, Esso Jetty, Shell Jetty or New Shell Jetty.

At night, when No 2 Lightbuoy is abeam, the track leads within a white sector of Kuala Sepang Besar Light (311°-320°), astern, to the berths off Port Dickson.

Port limits

Port limits is the area within the:

Parallels of 02°33.25'N to 02°30'N.

Meridians of 101°43'E to 101°50'E.

Anchorages

Temporary anchorage can be obtained 0.6nm NNE of No 2 Lightbuoy (02°32.2'N 101°45.2'E), and in a depth of 22.0m. Small vessels may anchor NE of Pulau Arang Arang (02°31.0'N 101°47.7'E) clear of both the prohibited anchorage and a submarine cable, in depths from 7.0-9.0m, but holding ground is poor.

Prohibited anchorage: Prohibited anchorage area is extending 1nm W from Tanjung Kamuning and S round the point between Pulau Arang Arang and Railway Jetty. Anchoring is also prohibited within 50nm of the pipeline route between the offshore oil terminal and the shore.

Restrictions

Passage is prohibited between the SBM and the shore ENE.

Tugs

Tugs are not available. Launches will take mooring lines.

Charts and publications

BA 1140, 3946, 3902. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice should be made via Penang or Singapore Radio, 96 and 24 hours in advance. Vessels should keep listening watch on Shell Port Dickson Radio (VHF Ch 16) 2 hours before arrival.

Communications

Shell and Esso operate a privately owned radio station.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 19.

Port: Ch 16, 09, 19. Vessels should keep watch on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours before arrival.

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, Guyane, 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, 28.3gm or snuff, 28.3gms.

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

No facilities exist, divers can be obtained from Port Klang.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Hengyuen Terminal ex pipeline or by lighter with a capacity of 150t.

Bunkering: Available at Hengyuen Terminal. Contact authority or agent if arrangement can be made on other berth.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Port Dickson Hospital, 11km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 46.9km.

Nearest railway: Ruin Of Port Dickson Railway Station, 2.1km.

Working hours

Tankers: Round the clock. Dry cargo ships: Mon-Fri 0800-1615hrs; Sat 0800-1245hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

The port is situated on the W coast of the Malaysian Peninsular, facing the Malacca Strait.

The port

Port Dickson is primarily an oil port located along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, in Negeri Sembilan, is situated in position 2.5226°N 101.7972°E . The port serves as a key hub for petroleum-related activities, housing several oil terminals and refineries. In addition to its role in handling liquid bulk cargo, Port Dickson also has facilities for dry bulk cargo handling and a fast ferry service, making it a versatile maritime location. The port offers a good anchoring area suitable for vessels, with lightering services available for the transfer of cargo between ships and shore.

Traffic

Approx 17,300,000t of cargo and 700 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Port Dickson?

The pilot boards at Port Dickson boarding, 02°30.0′N 101°42.7′E. Port Dickson has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Port Dickson in?

Local time at Port Dickson is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Port Dickson?

The deepest berth listed is at Hengyuen Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Port Dickson?

1020.

Which load line zone is Port Dickson in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Port Dickson?

Port State Control at Port Dickson: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Dickson?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Dickson is MYPDI.

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