Muara (BNMUA)

Cargoes handled include cement, containers, vehicles, building materials, livestock, refrigerated foodstuffs and other general cargo. New weekly container service has commenced covering some BIMP-EAGA area ports with vessels of 1,049TEU being used. Hengyi Terminal are used for exporting refined fuel products including LPG, gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel.

Tropical.

Muara is located at Brunei Bay to the N of Sarawak and S of Sabah.

LOA 238m, draught of 10m.

Approximate 1,900,000t of cargo, 113,000 TEU and 2,300 vessels are handled annually.

Safe anchorage is available in the vicinity of No 1 Beacon, SE of Tanjong Sapo Light, (04°59.7'N 115°07.6'E) and in Muara Harbour 0.5nm SSW of the wharf.

The entrance to the dredged channel leading to Muara Harbour lies 2.75nm ENE of Brunie Bluff, 05°03'N 115°03'E. A radio tower approx 24m in height stands 0.3nm SSW of Brunie Bluff. The dredged channel has a bottom width of 150m and is dredged to 9.1m. The channel is protected on both sides by a training wall. The W training wall is 2,057m in length, its outer portion is below water at all times, only the inner 900m being above water at low springs and the inner 167m at HW springs. The channel is entered between No 1 West Light Beacon and No 2 East Light Beacon. No 3 West and No 5 West Light Beacons mark the West training wall and No 4 East and No 6 East Light Beacons the East training wall. All the light beacons are concrete pile structures carrying radar reflectors and topmarks. Leading lights are exhibited, the front from a framework tower surmounted by a red trapezium daymark with a white stripe, with a square hut adjacent, situated on the drying flat N of Pulau Muara Besar, 0.35nm E of Tanjong Ledong. The rear light is exhibited from a framework tower surmounted by a similar daymark, inverted 0.55nm SSW of the front light. The lights in line bear 209.75° and lead in the centre line of the dredged channel. Northeastern approach: Deepwater entrance channel: When the pilot has embarked, the vessel should proceed to a position approx 140m E of No 1 West Light Beacon on a heading of approx 210°, then; proceed through the dredged channel, adhering strictly to the alignment of the leading light structures, in line bearing 209.75°. Mariners are cautioned that passage through the channel is strictly controlled during dredging operations and that the centre line of the dredged channel lies approx 137m from the West training wall and 320m from the East training wall. Course should be altered to approx 246° when No 7 West Light Beacon is abeam, for Muara port wharf or anchorage.

BA 2134, 1844. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).

The berthing planning unit provides a scheme whereby mother/feeder vessels are given priority services to meet critical shipping schedules. This scheme is further extended to cover vessels having fixed-day sailing schedules from/to Singapore and the EAGA region.

Pilotage is compulsory available between 0700-2200hrs. Services after 2200hrs may be arranged provided advance written application is made to the Director of Marine. A pilot boat awaits at Beacon No 1 (05°03.665'N 115°06.105'E). The pilot boat is white. If on arrival No 1 Beacon the pilot boat is not visible then ships should call "Muara Harbour" on VHF Ch 16. Vessels should anchor in the vicinity of No 1 Beacon when awaiting a pilot.

The area within the parallels of 04°58'N to 05°05'N and the meridian of 115° 03'E to 115°10'E.

Range 2.7m.

Communication Systems: The Muara Signal Station manned throughout 24 hours can be contacted on VHF Ch 16. All vessels on arrival at the anchorage point should contact the Pilot Station for berthing instructions. When a berth is allocated, the vessel may proceed into the port with the pilot. All port operation sections including shipping agents carry hand-held VHF marine radios. Additionally the berthing unit of the port can be easily contacted on SSB radio and direct telefax for prior information on berthing schedules.

There are 2 government owned tugs of 1,650hp and 1,248hp available with firefighting capabilities at Muara port. Normally 1 tug is used to assist vessels in berthing and unberthing. However if a vessel requires 2 tugs then at least 24 hours notice must be given to the Marine Department to ensure availability.

Prevailing winds: NW (Dec to Mar); SE (Jul to Aug).

MUARA 5°01.49'N 115°04.36'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BN MUA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/23 (Former update 47/22) UKHO, (RSDRA2022000317733), 04/23

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16 are in operation Mon to Thu and Sat from 0745-1630hrs, callsign "Muara Port".

Upon arrival, vessels will be subject to an inspection from Customs and Immigration officials.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 2 2. Passenger List 2 3. Dangerous Goods List 2 4. Manifest (plus 1 additional copy for the ports department) 2 5. Health Document 1

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels with a max draught of 8.5m and a max LOA of 180m may enter the port between 0700-2200hrs without restriction. Vessels exceeding the above mentioned dimensions should apply in writing through their agent to the Director of Marine for permission prior to arrival.

A Health Certificate is required for clearance. The Health Officer will inspect the vessel prior to berthing and departure.

The NOR should be tendered 2 hours prior to arrival.