Sambas (IDSBS)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Sambas has a population of approx 15,000. A Government Administrative Officer resides at Sambas.

Tropical.

Sambas is situated on the NW coast of Borneo, 26nm upstream of the entrance to Sungai Sambas-besar.

BA 1312, 3720. Admiralty Pilot NP36.

A concrete bridge spans the river 300m E of the flagstaff at Sambas. A wooden bridge crosses Sungai Subah, 1nm above Sambas Bridge and a concrete bridge spans Sempang Asam, 0.8nm above Sambas Bridge.

Radio: It is recommended to use Jakarta Radio for passing messages at long range, callsign "PKX". Working hours are 0001-0400hrs UTC on 8542kHz and 0001-1200hrs UTC on 8752kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible.

Immigration: All crew members must have a valid travel document.

The following are required on arrival: ..... 1. Stowage Plan 2. Bills of Lading 3. Manifest 4. Crew List 5. Stores List 6. Certificate of Registry 7. Safety Construction Certificate 8. Safety Equipment Certificate 9. Safety Radio Telegraphy Certificate 10. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 11. Load Line Certificate 12. Machinery Certificate 13. Hull Certificate 14. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) 15. Vaccination Certificates 16. Last Port Clearance 17. International Tonnage Certificate 18. Oil Record Book 19. Classification Certificate 20. Seaman Books 21. Passports Special forms for completion are: 22. General Declaration 23. Cargo Declaration 24. Dangerous Goods Declaration 25. Sailing Declaration The agent will deliver the special forms onboard the vessel when alongside.

Should be advised to agent at 10, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. In addition to date and time of arrival the Master should also advise the estimated draught on arrival.

Free pratique is granted on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) can be renewed at the major ports.