Teluk Ewa

1. Langkawi Port / Teluk Ewa Terminal boarding Pilot boards06°27.8′N 099°45.5′E

Size limits

LOA 166.03m, beam 27m, draught 6.0m, 28,255DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Mean spring range 2.5m; mean neap range 0.7m.

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

Approach

Teluk Ewa is approached through a channel marked by 3 starboard hand and 2 port hand buoys or lightbuoys.

Port limits

Port limits cover the whole of the Langkawi group of Islands.

Anchorages

Anchorage may also be obtained 2.25nm NE of the light.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 3942, 3943. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Messages advising ETA to be sent 10, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival via vessel's agent. Message to include date and time of arrival at pilot station, numbers of crew and passengers, health condition and max arrival draught.

Communications

Teluk Ewa Terminal cam be contacted as follows:

VHF: Ch, 12

Telephone: +604 959 4600, +604 959 4596.

Fax: +604 959 4598

Radio: Singapore Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, is recommended for long range communications.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Pilot & Terminal: Ch 16, 12. Call "Langkawi Marine Department" or "Mardep Langkawi".

Documents

These original certificates will be returned to the vessel by the port agent after inspection by the Harbour Master.

Health

Pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival.

Yellow fever: A valid Vaccination Certificate is required by all visitors, over one year old, who, within the preceding 6 days, have been in or visited any country in the yellow fever endemic zone.

Countries in the zone are: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Guyane, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, Venezuela and Zambia.

Customs and immigration

Customs: The following allowances of dutiable liquor and tobacco are made for the consumption of officers, crew and passengers during the vessel's stay in port. The allowances are per person per day: Spirits, 142ml or wines, 1,136ml; beer or stout, 1,136ml. Cigarettes, 25 or cigars, 8 or tobacco, 28.3gm or snuff, 28.3gm.

Flags

Interco flags "2" over "5" to be displayed by cargo vessels on arrival and "3" over "4" if passengers onboard. These are displayed for Immigration clearance.

Notices and regulations

Trafficking and possession of drugs is a serious offence and may result in capital punishment.

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

Repairs

Repairs are not undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from a hydrant situated on the jetty.

Stores: Limited quantities available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi (12km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Langkawi International Airport, (11km).

Working hours

Normally Sat to Wed, 0800-1600hrs and Thu 0800-1245hrs.

Arrangements can be made for loading and discharging of cargo, or delivery and receiving of cargo outside normal operational hours with prior approval of the Royal Customs and Excise Department.

Stevedores for working onboard vessels are supplied by private contractors.

Where it is

The port is located on the N part of Langkawi Island, in the N of Malacca Strait, near the border with Thailand.

The port

The privatised port of PPC (Teluk Ewa) comprise a main 'T' jetty, extended by dolphins at the NNW end, providing two dry bulk berths on its outer face, a general cargo and a tanker berth on the inner side and a coastal berth at the root of the main jetty. The jetty is used for transporting raw materials and spare parts for the cement plant belonging to the jetty operator. There is a Petronas Oil jetty close W of the Main Jetty. Main imports are petroleum products and exports are bulk and clinker cement.

Traffic

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Teluk Ewa?

The pilot boards at Langkawi Port / Teluk Ewa Terminal boarding, 06°27.8′N 099°45.5′E.

What time zone is Teluk Ewa in?

Local time at Teluk Ewa is UTC+8. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Teluk Ewa?

The deepest berth listed is at Lafarge Cement Terminal: 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Teluk Ewa?

1025.

Which load line zone is Teluk Ewa in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Teluk Ewa?

Port State Control at Teluk Ewa: Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Teluk Ewa?

The UN/LOCODE of Teluk Ewa is MYLGK.

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