Port Klang

1. Pelabuhan Klang boarding, Northern Approach Pilot boards03°12.0′N 101°13.1′E
2. Pelabuhan Klang boarding, Southern Approach Pilot boards02°50.7′N 101°15.4′E

Size limits

LOA 400m, beam 61.3m, draught 20.5m, 224,969DWT.

Water density

1020-1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tidal ranges vary between 2.0m during neaps and 5.5m during springs. Lowest Astronomical Tide recorded is 0.0m while the Highest Astronomical Tide recorded is 6.1m.

Tidal streams in the Klang Straits generally set in the southerly direction at a rate of 1 to 3 knots during flood tide and in the northerly direction during ebb tide at a rate of 1.5 to 3 knots.

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

Approach

Approach channels:

Controlling depths in the approach channels are:

Selat Kelang Utara (N Channel); 11.3m at the NW end of the dredged channel (03°10'N 101°15'E) over a width of 153m, the channel widens to 365m upon reaching light buoys No 3 and No4.

Selat Kelang Selatan (S Channel); dredged to a depth of 18.5m, however the declared depth is 18.0m with 500m width.

Port limits

The port limit of Port Klang encompasses an area of about 70 square nautical miles covering the waterways at the approaches, inner harbour and navigable rivers within the port.

Anchorages

Inner Anchorages:

Deep Water Point (North): Area N of the line between buoy 14 (03°03.3'N 101°20.0'E) and the mainland extending up to a line between buoy 10 (03°04.7'N 101°19.9'E) and the mainland. Max LOA 200m, max draught 10.0m

Deep Water Point (South): Area N of Tiram buoy (03°01.2'N 101°20.8'E) until buoy 13 (03°03.0'N 101°20.7'E). Max LOA 180m, max draught 8.0m. Tankers are prohibited from anchoring in this area. Also used as a quarantine anchorage.

Deep Water Point (Reserve): Area NE of Tanjung Sarang Lang Beacon (03°00.0'N 101°20.3'E) untill Tiram Buoy (03°01.2'N 101°20.8'E). Max LOA 120m, max draught 8.0m.

North Shore Anchorage: Area N of Tanjung Agas Buoy (02°59.8'N 101°22.5'E) adjacent to South Port Approach Channel. Anchorage for coastal vessels excluding tankers. Max LOA 90m, max draught 4.0m.

Outer Anchorages:

Northern Approach: Vessels awaiting berthing instructions should anchor approx 0.5nm E of the pilot boarding ground in depths of 15.0-22.0m. Anchoring is prohibited between the boarding ground and the entrance to Selat Klang Utara.

Southern Approach: Vessels awaiting berthing instruction should anchor approx 0.5nm W of South Fairway Lightbuoy (02°50'N 101°15'E). Anchoring is prohibited between the South Fairway Lightbuoy and the entrance to Selat Klang Selatan.

Special Anchorages:

Special Anchorage 'A': Area E of buoy 8 in position (03°05.4'N 101°19.6'E) . Used as a lay-up anchorage, for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes and any other special purpose.

Special Anchorage 'B': Area N of buoy 10 in position (03°05.0'N 101°19.8'E). Used for lash ship operations, ship to ship transfer and any other special purpose. Max LOA 275m.

Prohibited Anchorages:

In the dredged channels or between the pilot boarding station and the dredged channel, except, in emergency, for manoeuvring purposes, and for surveying or any other works, upon obtaining permission from the relevant authority.

The W boundary of the prohibited anchorage area off the wharves at Pelabuhan Klang (South Port) is indicated by Nos 16 and 17 Light Beacons (02°59.0'N 101°23.7'E) in line bearing 168°.

Quarantine Anchorage.

Latitudes 03° 02.0’N and 03° 03.0’N between deep water South Port.

Restrictions

Vessels must not exceed 12kts whilst navigating within the port. Vessels within 300m of berths or other mooring structures must not exceed 8kts.

Tugs

Tugs range from 3,600 to 4,200hp. There are a total of 12 tugs; 6 tugs are available to North Port with bollard pull 40-45t and 7 tugs available and 2 tugs standby to West Port with bollard pull of 40-90t.

Vessels less than LOA 145m require 1 tug during berthing/unberthing. Vessels exceeding LOA 145m require 2 tugs unless fitted with twin screws and bow thrusters, allowing application for exemption of the second tug.

Charts and publications

BA 2139, 2152, 2157, 3902, 3946. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels calling at Northport and Southport shall advise Northport Shipping Control and vessels calling at Westport shall advise Westport Control Centre (WCC) of ETA at least 7 days before arrival. Regardless of which terminal a vessels is bound for, application for ship call number shall be forwarded to Northport Shipping Control.

ETA should be based on arrival at Pulau Angsa Light (03°11'N 101°13'E), or Pintu Gedong Lightbuoy (02°51'N 101°15'E).

All dangerous goods must be declared to the Klang Port Authority 48 hours prior to arrival.

Westport Control Centre (WCC)

Tel : 603-3169 4303

Fax : 603-3169 4133

Northport Control

Tel : 603-3169 8879

Fax : 603-3169 8006

Communications

Vessels awaiting berthing instructions at outer and inner anchorages should contact the following:

For Northport, Shipping Control on VHF Ch 05 and for Westport, Westport Control Centre (WCC) on VHF Ch 21.

Notice of readiness

Master of vessel will tender Notice of Readiness (NOR) to shipping agent/consignee upon the arrival of vessel at the pilot station. When NOR is accepted by the agent the vessel commences discharging/loading.

Documents

All vessels arriving for the first time must submit a P5 Form (Vessel details) to Port Klang Net (PKNet) / uCustom system. The ship's ID will then be created and will be used for subsequent callings.

Every vessel on arrival must submit a Form Appendix A to PKNet system / uCustom system for the Ship Call Number (SCN).

Before sailing, the agent has to apply for port clearance. The application form is endorsed by the Harbour Master and the Port Clearance is issued by the Customs Department.

Cargo documentation:

For export: On completion of loading, the shipping agent will obtain Mate's Receipts duly signed by the Chief Officer/Master. Based on the Mate's Receipts, shippers will prepare Bill(s) of Lading and Manifest.

The shipping agent will obtain an authorisation note from the Master for releasing of the Bill(s) of Lading to the shipper. Before doing so, the shipping agent will fax a copy to the vessel's owner for approval. The shipping agent will also prepare a Manifest to be sent to the port of discharge and a copy is extended to the Master/operator, Customs Department, Port Authorities and Port Operators.

For imports: The shipping agent obtains a Cargo Manifest, Stowage Plans and ship's particulars from the vessel owner/operator. The shipping agent will submit these documents to the port operator/Customs Department. The forwarding agent will bring the original Bill(s) of Lading duly endorsed by bank/consignee/forwarding agent and submit to shipping agent to obtain a Delivery Order.

The shipping agent will release the cargo for delivery in the Integrated Import Document (IID). The forwarding agent collects the IID and prepares a Customs Declaration (KI), obtains Customs approval and clears cargo from the port.

The shipping agent prepares Statements of Facts, Time Log (time sheet) endorsed by the ship's Master.

Quality Certificate and Quantity Certificate will be prepared in the case of tankers.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Customs will board a vessel on arrival to check and seal bonded stores. Vessels are advised to prepare the Bonded Stores List and Crew Personal Declaration and prepare the stores for inspection.

Immigration: Prior to vessel arrival, shipping agent has to notify Immigration by advising last port of call and nationality of vessel. Crew members are not permitted to go ashore prior to vessel's clearance by the Immigration Department. Validity of passport/Seaman's Book are also checked.

Flags

Cargo vessels requesting Immigration clearance must display, numerical flags "2" over "5" (by day) and red over white lights (by night). Passenger vessels must displace numerical flags "3" over "4" (by day) and similar to cargo vessels (by night).

Notices and regulations

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

All vessels navigating within the harbour limits shall navigate at a speed of not more than 12kts. However, when passing the berths at West Port, North Port or South Port, speed shall not exceed 8kts.

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

Adequate facilities for repairs and rectification work are available in the Port Klang area by established organisations for hull, engine, electrical and electronic equipment. Divers are available for underwater repair and surveys.

Dry docks

The Muhibbah Shipyard is capable of handling vessels up to LOA 80m or 10,000DWT.

A slipway capable of handling vessels up to LOA 40m is available at South Point operated by Klang Port Management.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. All berths in North Port and Westport have fresh water hydrants. Fresh water is also available through the port's waterboats for vessels at inner anchorage.

Bunkering: There are 5 companies licensed by Klang Port Authority to supply bunkers. Supply of bunkers is via bunker barges. Vessels must comply with guidelines issued by Port Authority.

Stores: Supplied by a number of ships chandlers registered by the Port Authority.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital, 7.5km (Government Hospital). A number of private medical centres with state of the art facilities are also available at Klang.

A number of opticians are available in Port Klang town.

Crew change

Crew repatriation is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), 63.5km and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport often called as Subang Airport or Subang Skypark located in Subang, 35.2km (domestic only).

Airport facilities: Crew change and airfreight facilities available.

Nearest railway: Port Klang town.

Working hours

The port works throughout 24 hours operating 3 shifts (1st shift, 0000-0800hrs; 2nd shift, 0800-1600hrs: 3rd shift 1600-2359hrs).

Where it is

Port Klang is situated on the W coast of the Malaysian Peninsula, due W of Kuala Lumpur at the N end of the Strait of Malacca. It is well sheltered by surrounding islands and forms a natural enclosure.

The port

Port Klang (Kelang) is served by two major gateways called North Port (including South Point both formerly known as South Port) and Westport. The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, containers, cruise, passengers, liquid cargo and LPG.

Traffic

Approx 242,500,000t of cargo, 15,100,000TEU,14,000 vessels and 505,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Port Klang?

The pilot boards at Pelabuhan Klang boarding, Northern Approach, 03°12.0′N 101°13.1′E. Port Klang has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Port Klang in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Port Klang?

The deepest berth listed is at Westports - Container Terminal 7 (CT7): 20.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Port Klang?

1020-1025.

Which load line zone is Port Klang in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Port Klang?

Port State Control at Port Klang: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Klang?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Klang is MYPKG.

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