Kota Kinabalu (MYBKI)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, vehicles, cruise and passengers. Containers are now handled at Sapangar Bay Container Terminal (SBSB) and tankers at Sapangar Bay Oil Terminal (SBOT). Both these facilities can be found under the entry for Sapangar Bay.

Tropical.

Kota Kinabalu is situated on the South China Sea and is the capital city of Sabah State.

LOA 294m, beam 37.5m, draught 8.5m, 63,590DWT.

Approx 9,000,000 of cargo handled annually.

Outer Anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained anywhere in Teluk Gaya, also in the entrance to Pelabuhan Gaya 0.25nm NW of Grieve Reef, in depths of 17m. A beacon (black and white chequers, conical topmark) stands 0.3nm SSW of Macintosh Reef. No 2 Light Beacon (starboard hand) stands on the edge of a reef 0.25nm ENE of Tanjung Sindian. When proceeding to either anchorage areas, vessels should pass 0.5nm S of Palau Sapangar. Quarantine anchorage: Lies on the W side of the bay, 0.5nm N of Tanjung Logong (06°00.0'N 116°04.0'E). Explosives anchorage: Lies 1.75nm N of Tanjung Lipat. Dangerous petroleum anchorage: Lies S of the explosives anchorage, 1nm N of Tanjung Lipat. Prohibited Anchorage: Within 0.5nm of the N extremity of Government Wharf. (05° 59.5'N 116°04.5'E)

Directions: When approaching from N, the N coast of Pulau Gaya should be given a berth of approx 0.75nm. Macintosh Light Beacon should be passed at a safe distance; then proceed between Grieve Reef Light column and Gueritz Shoal Light tower or otherwise as directed for the berth allocated. The depths in the approaches to the harbour and anchorages are from 15-20m.

BA 3525, 3626, 2111, 2112. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).

Maritime Malaysia; Tel: +60 88 385000, Fax: +60 88 384161.

1025.

There are no special mooring requirements.

Not compulsory. Pilots are available from 0600-1800hrs local time. Requests for pilots and berthing should be made 24 hours in advance, including details of vessel's name, GT/NT, nature and tonnage of cargo to be discharged/loaded, ETA at berth, ETD from berth and any technical information required by the authorities. When within range vessels should confirm ETA. Pilots board vessels between the Quarantine anchorage and Macintosh Reef, from a small white boat. Tankers should provide as much ETA notice as possible.

The limits of the harbour are defined on the W by a line drawn from Tanjong Aru (05°57'N 116°02'E) to Tanjong Bulijong and then to Gaya Head.

..... Landmarks: Position Notes Signal station 05°59.5'N 116°04.5'E Surmounted by a combined radio mast and flagstaff (red and white bands) at the root of Government Wharf. Radio mast 05°57.3'N 116°03.9'E With red obstruction lights Major lights: Tanjung Bulijong Light 06°03.0'N 116°01.0'E Useful marks: Light at head of North Jetty 06°00.0'N 116°04.8'E

There are currently no restrictions that could hinder a vessel in the port.

Range: 1.6m. Mean spring range 1.2m. Tidal Stream: The tide sets S on the ingoing tide and N on the outgoing tide. In the NE monsoon the tidal streams set at a rate of 0.25-0.5kt and at a rate of 0.5-1kt in the SW monsoon.

There are 2 tugs available; they can be arranged through the Sabah Port Authority.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly, 8-20kts. The harbour is exposed to the N and unloading in the anchorage is sometimes interrupted by N gales.

KOTA KINABALU, SABAH 5°59.68'N 116°04.73'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY BKI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Customs: Daily allowance is 142ml of spirit per man or 1,136ml of wine, beer or stout, 25 cigarettes or 8 cigars or 28.3gm of tobacco or snuff. Up to 3 days allowance issued at a time. Immigration: Immigration Officer boards on arrival and clears the vessel inwards. The officer requires 2 copies each of the Crew List and Passenger List.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 12 2. Passenger List 12 3. Ship's Particulars List 10 4. Ports of Call List 8 5. Inward Cargo Manifest 6 6. Bonded Stores List 3 7. Deck, Engine and Provisions List 3 8. Narcotics List 3 9. Arms and Ammunition List 3 10. Crew Personal Effects List 3 11. Plants and Animals List 3 12. Last Port Clearance 1 13. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 14. Arrival Report 1

Initial ETA should be sent 7 days prior to the vessel's arrival followed by a further ETA 36 and 24 hours prior to arrival. In addition to the date/time of arrival, the message should also include arrival draughts, pilot requirements and any other requirements of the vessel. Tankers should provide as much ETA notice as possible.

In addition to normal International Code of Signal flags, vessel should fly the Malaysian national flag.

The port operates within regulations contained in the Sabah Ports Authority Regulations 1968.

The Sabah Government are signatories to the World Health Organisation convention on quarantine regulations. The port health doctor will not board unless the vessel is arriving from an infected port. A Maritime Declaration of Health is to be completed and handed to the agent, together with a copy of the Crew List and a copy of the Passenger List. The agent should be sent a telex, prior to the vessel's arrival, stating the last port of call and current health status onboard. Pratique is normally granted by radio and vessels should only proceed to the quarantine anchorage if arriving from an infected area. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed for a 3 month period.

Notice of Readiness should be tendered 48 hours prior to the vessel's arrival. The master should become aware of the current ISPS level at the port.