PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Siam Seaport
Pilot
updated Oct 2012Pilotage is compulsory, service is available 24 hours. Vessels waiting for a pilot should anchor within a 1nm radius from the jetty. Pilot boards in position 13°07'N 100°49'E. Notice should be sent 2 days, 24 hours prior to ETA.
Key data
updated Aug 2018Size limits
LOA 236m, draught 14.5m, 120,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Max rate of tidal current is approx 1-2kts.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Siam Seaport | 14.50 m | 236 m | 10 |
| Siam Commercial Seaport | — | — | 3 |
| Coal Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2018Approach
The channel is subject to a draught limitation of 14.5m.
Anchorages
There is one anchorage position for the pilot to board in position 13°09'N 100°52'E.
Restrictions
No restrictions. Berthing is possible throughout 24 hours.
Tugs
Nine tugs are available throughout 24 hours, 4 of over 3,000hp and 5 of 2,400hp capacity. All tugs have fire fighting capacity.
Mooring
At least 4 lines at the bow and 4 stern lines are required. The side to berth is not fixed by the port. Two mooring boats are available.
Charts and publications
BA 986, 1046, 8083. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).
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 Safety and Environment Bureau
Address: 1278 Yotha Road, Talardnoi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, 10100, Thailand.
Tel: +66 2639 4774
Fax: +66 2639 4775
Mob: +66 1777 1000
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Oct 2012Repairs
Minor general repairs available.
Dry docks
Floating drydock available at Laem Chabang.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers/water: Fresh water: Available by both barge and road tanker.
Bunkering: Available by barge.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Sriracha General Hospital, 7km.
Crew change
Subject to Immigration rules and regulations.
Transport
Nearest airport: Bangkok (135km).
Nearest railway: Sriracha Railway Station (7km).
Nearest highway: Sriracha - Bangkok Highway (8km).
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Siam Seaport
updated Aug 2018Where it is
Kerry Siam Seaport is located on the E coast of the Gulf of Thailand, N of Laem Chabang port and Sriracha Oil Terminal, but S of Sriracha Silo and Sriracha Harbour.
The port
Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) is a private berth facility which can accommodate 6 ocean vessels simultaneously. Vessels such as break bulk, bulk, conventional, Ro-Ro, semi container, container and passenger ships, ranging from coasters to 136,000DWT vessels can berth at Siam Seaport.
The port and warehouses are specially designed to handle bulk, break bulk, conventional, Ro-Ro, semi containers, chemicals and general cargoes.
Traffic
Approx 5,800,000t of cargo, 240,000TEU and 780 of vessels handled annually.
Questions about Siam Seaport
What are the pilot arrangements at Siam Seaport?
Pilotage is compulsory, service is available 24 hours.
What time zone is Siam Seaport in?
Local time at Siam Seaport is UTC+7. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Siam Seaport?
The deepest berth listed is at Kerry Siam Seaport: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Siam Seaport?
1025.
Which load line zone is Siam Seaport in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Siam Seaport?
Port State Control at Siam Seaport: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Siam Seaport?
The UN/LOCODE of Siam Seaport is THSIR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Siam Seaport 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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