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Samalaju
Key data
updated Dec 2022Size limits
LOA 199.99m, beam 32.27m, draught 12.70m, 63,963DWT.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samalaju Industrial Port | 12.70 m | 200 m | 7 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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 Dec 2022Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Bintulu Hospital (46km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Bintulu Airport, 60km.
About Samalaju
updated May 2021Where it is
Samalaju port is located approx. 60km NE of Bintulu in Sarawak.
The port
Samalaju Port is a purpose-built port catering primarily to the energy-intensive industries located at the Samalaju Industrial Park. The port will play a vital role in facilitating regional economic growth of the area and delivering significant economic benefits to the region.
Development at the port by Samalaju Industrial Port Sdn. Bhd. continues, with construction carried out in phases. The Initial Phase and Phase 1 as the core phases have been completed (Berths W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6 and W8). Berth W7 is the tug berth.
Phases 2, 3 and 4 (giving up to five additional Handymax berths and two berths for smaller vessels) are to be developed in the future if an increase in demand for cargo shipments justifies proceeding, and when the need for additional port facilities is more certain.
Traffic
Approx. 4,700,000t of cargo, 40 TEU and 230 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Samalaju
What time zone is Samalaju in?
Local time at Samalaju is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Samalaju?
The deepest berth listed is at Samalaju Industrial Port: 12.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Samalaju in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Samalaju?
Port State Control at Samalaju: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Samalaju?
The UN/LOCODE of Samalaju is MYSIP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Samalaju 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.
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