PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sarikei
Pilot
updated May 2010Available from the Marine Department.
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
Max draught 7.6m, 3,000DWT.
Water density
1018-1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarikei Terminal | 7.60 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2020Anchorages
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in a depth of 4.0m on a bank 0.45nm NW of the mouth of Sungai Sarikei.
Restrictions
Berthing and unberthing at night is allowed.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 3836. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA 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
Singapore and Kuching Radio stations, which work throughout 24 hours, can be used for passing messages.
Health
Pratique should be applied for at the 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 May 2020Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at the alongside berth.
Medical
Sarikei Hospital, 3.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Sibu, 50km.
Working hours
Normally 0730-2300hrs.
About Sarikei
updated Jun 2020Where it is
Sarikei is situated on the Rajang River, 50km from the sea.
The port
Sarikei is a small port, under Rajang Port Authority and mainly used to export agricultural product. The port has one alongside berth and handles container and general cargoes.
Traffic
Approx 6,800t of cargo and 15 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Sarikei
What are the pilot arrangements at Sarikei?
Available from the Marine Department.
What time zone is Sarikei in?
Local time at Sarikei is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Sarikei?
The deepest berth listed is at Sarikei Terminal: 7.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Sarikei?
1018-1025.
Which load line zone is Sarikei in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sarikei?
Port State Control at Sarikei: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sarikei?
The UN/LOCODE of Sarikei is MYSAR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sarikei 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.