Malau (FJMAL)

The port has a deepwater berth that serves the sugar industry which is centred on the town of Labasa. It is primarily an export terminal for bulk sugar and molasses.

South Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Nov 30, Summer Dec 1 to Mar 31.

Malau is situated on the S side of a narrow channel between the main island of Fiji and Mali Island.

30,000DWT, draught 11.0m, restricted to HW departure.

The recommended anchorage off Malau, is 0.5nm W of the head of FSC Jetty in a depth of approx 16m, keeping midway between 10m depth contours. Vessels drawing more than 6.0m should limit their swing by dropping a second anchor under foot. This anchorage is well protected from the prevailing wind and the holding ground is good.

West approach: From a position 0.4nm W of Maori Shoal Beacon (16°21.0'S 179° 19.0'E), the recommended track leads 108.5°, passing S of the beacon. Then, FSC Jetty is approached on the alignment (081°) of a beacon (black triangle, point down, topmark) (0.35nm NW of FSC Jetty) and another beacon (white triangle, point up, topmark) on the W end of Marama Reefs (0.6nm ENE of FSC Jetty), passing: 0.15nm S of a beacon (0.35nm ESE of Maori Shoal Beacon) which marks a coral patch swept to a depth of 5.8m, then: S of a beacon marking the SW end of a reef entending from Nananu Island. When the E shore of the entrance to Qawa River (16°23'S 179°21'E) bears 170°, the track leads towards the anchorage and then to FSC Jetty, on the alignment (090°) of a beacon (white pole; red frame topmark) on the point 0.3nm E of FSC Jetty and another beacon 0.7nm farther E. North-East approach: From a position about 0.5nm W of Capps Reef (16°18.5'S 179°24.0'E), the NE approach to FSC Jetty leads S and then SW between Mali Island and the coast of the main island E, passing: E of a beacon marking a drying reef off Culavesi (Thulavesi) Point, the N extremity of Mali Island, then: Either side of a beacon marking a 4.0m rocky patch (0.8nm ESE of Culavesi Point), then: NW of a beacon (red pennant indicating the deep water) marking shoal water extending 0.1nm NNW) of Marama Reefs (0.6nm ENE of FSC Jetty). Caution: An 8.4m shoal lies in the direct approach to the jetty.

BA 377. Admiralty Pilot NP61, NP286(5).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory and should be arranged through the agent 48 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards in position 16°15.0'S 179°17.0'E, aproximately 2nm N of Mali Pass.

Arrival and departure is restricted to daylight hours only. Vessels using FSC Jetty are loaded to a draught not exceeding 11.0m and are restricted to a HW departure. Mali Passage is navigated during daylight hours only.

Range 1.8m springs, 1.4m neaps.

Available by South Sea Towage Limited, must be arranged from Suva prior to arrival.

Prevailing winds from E to SE during winter and N to NE during summer.

MALAU 16°21.58'S 179°21.96'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FJ MAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The following coast radio station may be used for passing messages: Suva Radio (3DP): ..... Station Transmit (kHz) Receives (kHz) Mode Power (kW) Hours 1. WT (MF) Traffic lists 500kHz every H+18: 500 - 521 468 - 500 A1A, A2A 2.5 H24 2. WT (HF) Traffic lists 8690kHz, 12700kHz on request: 3DP3 8690 8MHz (5,6) A1A 1.0 1600-2200 3DP4 12700 12MHz (5,6) A1A 1.0 0800-1600 3. RT (MF): 2111 2162 J3E 1.0 H24 2182 2182 H3E 1.0 H24 4. RT (HF): 4372 4080 J3E 1.0 H24 6215 6215 J3E 1.0 H24 6504 6203 J3E 1.0 H24 8746 8222 J3E 1.0 H24 13080 12333 J2E 1.0 H24 VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, listening watch only when vessel expected.

Customs allowances: ..... Master One litre of spirits or 2 litres of beer or 2 litres of wine per day, 25g tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Officers 250ml of spirits or 2 litres of beer or 2 litres of wine per day, 25g tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Crew Either 2 litres of beer or wine per day, 25g of tobacco or 25 cigarettes. Penalty US$1,500 min for first offence and confiscation of non declared items.

The following are required (IMO forms are acceptable for Crew and Passenger Lists): ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List (in transit) 10 2. Passenger List (in transit) 10 3. List of Crew/Passengers Embarking/Disembarking 10 4. Tobacco/Spirits/Personal Effects/Stores 4 5. Arms and Ammunitions 2 6. Health Documents/Certificates (if free pratique) 2 7. Tonnage Declaration/Certificate 4 8. Last Port Clearance 1 9. Parcel List 4 10. Dangerous Cargo List 4 11. Crew Search List 1 1. Immigration 2. Customs 3. Agent 4. Agriculture

ETA should be advised to the vessel's agent 72 hours prior to arrival. Further ETA's should be sent 48, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. The messages, in addition to date and time of arrival information, should also include any requirements and health condition of crew and passengers. Any cancellation/delays to be advised in advance.

Vessels to fly Fiji's national flag.

Vessel operations are governed by the Port Authority and Maritime Regulations, copies of which are obtainable.

Health Authorities require that the vessel cables details of ports visited within 50 days of arrival. This should be sent with the 48 hour ETA message. Details to be sent to Port Health Authority on Fax: +679 313568. Radio pratique will be granted to a vessel which has not visited a port in a malarial area within 50 days. The Authorities will board, inspect and spray a vessel which has visited a malarial port. Such a vessel will not be allowed to berth at night. A Quarantine Officer will sight Maritime Declaration of Health and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate on boarding. Vessel must anticipate delays since Port Health board at quarantine anchorage from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset. No further Pratique formalities are required in Fiji other than at the first port of entry.

Tendered as per vessel's Charter Party.