Tanjung Manis

Size limits

LOA 168.8m, beam 27.3m, draught 11.0m, 19,238DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.5m. Tidal streams off Tanjung Manis at springs attains a rate of 1.2kts with the flood and ebb tides.

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

Approach

The approach to the port is via the Rajang River, 30km from the Fairway Buoy. Vessels up to 9.0m draught have crossed the bar at Kuala Rajang, but this draught will only permit access to the deep water anchorage at Tanjung Manis. The position of the buoys including the Fairway Lightbuoy in the vicinity of the Kuala bar are subject to movement due to changes in the depths and it is recommended that the advise of the Pilotage Authority is sought before entering.

Port limits

Outer limit: An imaginary line drawn from the Land and Survey Trig Station "N54" on Munggu Tiga to the lighthouse of Tanjung Jerijeh, (02°09.40'N 111°09.79'E), then to the Leading Light Tower at Kuala Igan (also known as Land and Survey Trig Station "TT10"), then proceeding approx E by 15,434m to the Land and Survey Trig Station "TT11" which is situated on the beach between Kuala Igan and Kuala Oya and then to a point at the HW mark on the S bank of the Sungai Kut Canal where it joins the Igan River.

Inner limit: An imaginary straight line drawn due N across the Rajang River from the Land and Survey Trig Station, "N90", which is on a prominent hill approx 914m E of the Kapit Bazaar to a point at the HW on the right bank of the Rajang River.

Anchorages

There is an offshore waiting anchorage near to Rajang.

Tanjung Port Area: A restricted area, which is an anchorage for vessels loading timber from the barges in STS operation, extends across the fairway in the approaches to Tanjung Manis. Prior approval must be obtained before entry into the area; for merchant vessels this is normally obtained by the ship's agent. The anchorage has a minimum depth of 9.1m and capacity for 10 ships.

Restrictions

Vessels are permitted to berth daily from 0600-1830hrs.

There is a restriction on shipping at the bar at the Rajang Delta. Vessels drawing up to 9.0m have crossed the bar.

UKC: During the NE monsoons an UKC of 2.0m is recommended, due to the scent over the bar.

Tugs

Tug services and towage companies are available.

Charts and publications

BA 161, 3035, 1336. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).

Communications

Radio: Singapore and Kuching Radio stations, which work throughout 24 hours, can be used for passing messages.

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16.

Port: Ch 18.

Documents

Port Clearance documents are to be surrendered to the Customs and Excise Department when boarding.

Health documents: Vaccination Certificates and Cholera Inoculation Certificate to be examined by Health Inspector.

Health

Every vessel arriving in quarantine shall fly or show the appropriate International Quarantine signal and no person, other than a pilot, Port Officer, Port Health Officer, Immigration Officer or Customs Officer, shall board the vessel and no person shall disembark therefrom until the vessel has been cleared by the Port Health Officer.

Customs and immigration

Available at Customs and Excise Department and Immigration Department, Malaysia.

Flags

See "No 8" of General notices and regulations below.

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

Dry docks

There are many small shipyards located along the Rajang River which can provide ship repair and docking facilities.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at anchorage for ocean going vessels.

Bunkering: Private operators are available to provide bunkering facilities.

Medical

Nearest clinic: Klinik Kesihatan Tanjung Manis (2km).

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tanjung Manis Airport (15km).

Working hours

The port operates 3 shifts throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Tanjung Manis is situated 30km from the entrance of the Rajang River at the NE corner of Tanjung Manis Timber Processing Zone (TMTPZ).

The port

The port offers an anchorage for vessels handling general cargo and containers but is used mainly for loading logs and timber products.

Traffic

Approx 2,100,000t of cargo, 30,000TEU and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Tanjung Manis?

Pilotage is available and recommended for larger vessels.

What time zone is Tanjung Manis in?

Local time at Tanjung Manis is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Tanjung Manis?

The deepest berth listed is at Tanjung Manis Oil Gas & Chemical (OGC) Jetty: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tanjung Manis?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tanjung Manis in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Manis?

Port State Control at Tanjung Manis: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Manis?

The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Manis is MYTMP.

What crews who called at Tanjung Manis 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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