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Tanjung Pelepas
Pilot
updated Jul 2016- Port of Tanjung Pelepas pilot boarding area Pilot boards01°13.9′N 103°31.9′E
Vessels should report to the Port Control Centre 2hrs prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding area. Prior permission must be obtained from the Tanjung Pelepas Port Control Office for any vessel movement. All vessels operating within the port limits are under the surveillance of the port's radar system.
Tanjung Pelepas will provide pilots for passage to Johor Bahru within the West Johor Strait; boarding positions and times are arranged between the pilotage service and the vessel in advance.
Key data
updated Feb 2022Size limits
LOA 400m, beam 62m, draught 17.5m, 324,690DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
MHWS: 3.1m, MLWS: 0.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATB Oil Terminal | 17.50 m | 336 m | 6 |
| Pelepas Container Terminal Phase 1 and 2 | — | 400 m | 14 |
| Tanjung Bin Power Station | — | 292 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2025Approach
The port is approached from a position NW of Singapore Western Boarding Ground in the Cross Traffic area of the TSS, S of Tanjung Piai Beacon Racon (M). Vessels approaching the channel from the east or westbound lane are advised to approach at an angle of no more than 20 degrees, due to cross current at the entrance area. Entry is through a dredged channel, with a length of 6.7nm, width 420m, dredged to a depth of 16.0m CD, allowing two way traffic of super post Panamax vessels, marked by lightbuoys (lateral), the centre line of which is marked by sector leading lights. The turning basin is 600m in diameter.
Traffic schemes and VTS
The port lies within the STRAITREP operational area.
Prior permission must be obtained from the Tanjung Pelepas Port Control Office for any vessel movement. All vessels operating within the port limits are under the surveillance of the port's Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) and the Port Radar System (PRS).
Anchorages
Vessels of up to 150m in length may obtain an anchorage, in deep water, within an area 0.6nm N of SP1 Lightbuoy (01°22'N 103°32'E). Small craft moorings are situated S of No 12 container berth.
Tugs
Available. The port operator may stipulate the minimum number of tugs to be employed based on the LOA and draught of the vessel.
Capacity: All tugs have 40t bollard pull with 3,200hp.
Tug's lines are used.
Charts and publications
BA 2403, 2760, 3833, 3902, 3948, 4038. PTP Nautical Chart MAL 5123. Admiralty Pilot NP44, 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 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 Feb 2022Repairs
Minor repairs available. Maintenance and repair facilities available for containers.
Dry docks
Drydock facilities currently unavailable.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Available upon request, by barge arrangement from contractor.
Fresh water: Available at PTP berths via pipeline supply.
Stores: Supply via berth, subject to adequate notice.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Gleneagles Hospital (11km).
Crew change
Shore leave for crew is possible. Seaman's Book is sufficient as identification document.
Transport
Nearest Airport: Senai International Airport in Johor (28km), Changi International Airport in Singapore (65km).
Working hours
Office: Mon-Fri: 0830-1730hrs, Sat: 0900-1300hrs. Operational all year round.
About Tanjung Pelepas
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Tanjung Pelepas is located at the mouth of the River Pulai, in SW Johor in the Peninsular Malaysia.
The port
Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is a major free zone transhipment container port with ongoing services to Singapore and Indonesia. The port is adjacent to the Malaysia and Singapore Second crossing and close to the international shipping lanes of the Malacca Straits. Sheltered with natural harbour conditions and access to natural deep waters.
Tanjung Bin: Is a power station located on the opposite bank and has a jetty for discharging coal and diesel oil.
Traffic
Approx 154,000,000t of cargo, 14,000,000TEU and 4,500 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Tanjung Pelepas
Where does the pilot board at Tanjung Pelepas?
The pilot boards at Port of Tanjung Pelepas pilot boarding area, 01°13.9′N 103°31.9′E.
What time zone is Tanjung Pelepas in?
Local time at Tanjung Pelepas is UTC+8. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tanjung Pelepas?
The deepest berth listed is at ATB Oil Terminal: 17.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Tanjung Pelepas?
1025.
Which load line zone is Tanjung Pelepas in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Tanjung Pelepas?
Port State Control at Tanjung Pelepas: Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Pelepas?
The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Pelepas is MYTPP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tanjung Pelepas 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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