Bintulu (MYBTU)

It is an all weather deep sea port comprising Bintulu Terminal (two SBM's), an outer LNG Harbour, an inner general cargo harbour, an inner Palm Oil Harbour and the berths in the old port of Bintulu. It is well equipped to handle all liquid, bulk, general and container cargo efficiently. This port is East Malaysia's largest container port and currently one of the largest LNG export terminal in the world.

Tropical.

Bintulu Port is located on the central W coast of Sarawak, approx 20km N of the town of Bintulu.

Harbour: Max LOA 299.9m, beam 49m, draught 12.5m, 95,743DWT. Off Shore: Max LOA 269.2m, draught 15.8m, 151,736DWT.

Approx 47,000,000 of cargo, 360,000 TEU and 7,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorages are established for general cargo, gas tankers, petroleum and waiting vessels. Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 7.3m, good holding ground, 2.25nm NW from the front leading light structure. SBM: Facility for tankers up to 350,000DWT, anchorage bounded by the following co-ordinates: 03°24.4'N 112°57.3'E then to 03°21.3'N 112°59.6'E then to 03°22.0'N 113°00.4'E then to 03°26.0'N 113°01.2'E then along the limits of the port position 03°24.4'N 112°57.3'E. Caution: Dangerous wrecks and a spoil ground lie within the General Cargo Anchorage, about 5nm WSW from the Fairway Lightbuoy. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within the harbour limit except in the specified anchorages.

A recommended track for deep draught vessels leads approx 50nm SE from a position 3nm SW of Beting Tugau (Parsons Shoal) (03°53'N 112°16'E) to Bintulu Harbour limits. A similar recommended track leads approx 23nm SW then 9.0nm SSW from a position 9nm NW of Tanjung Payong (03°44'N 113°25'E) to the harbour limits. The port is approached via a Traffic Separation scheme. Two dredged channels and buoyed channels lead to Inner Harbours 1 and 2. A resilient beacon with Racon is located at 03°16.38'N 112°57.30'E. The North Access Channel (just outside the entrance to the LNG berths) has a least depth of 10.9m. The channel into the Inner Harbour 1 is dredged to a least depth of 12.6m. South Access Channel and channel into Inner Harbour 2 has a least depth of 11.3m. The approach channel is entered at Fairway Lightbuoy (03°16'N 112°59'E) moored 4.2nm W of Tanjong Kidurong, which is marked on each side by lightbuoys. The dredged channel is 5.7km in length, 240m in width as far as a turning area, up to 750m in width just outside the entrance to the LNG harbour and has a minimum maintained depth of 15.5m at the outer end, increasing to 16.5m in the turning area. Entry to Inner Harbour 1: From the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy (safe water) (03°16.1'N 112°58.8'E), which lies 4.5nm W of Tanjung Kidurong, the alignment of leading light leads ESE into a buoyed channel, and then into Inner Harbour 1 passing S of Outer Breakwater. The LNG Harbour is protected by the outer breakwater extending 0.5nm WSW and SSW from Tanjong Kidurong. A light is exhibited from the breakwater head. The approach is dredged to 13.5m and the limit of the dredged area is marked by lightbuoys. A light is exhibited from No 16 Beacon at the head of the LNG Jetty. Entry to Inner Harbour 2: From the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy, the alignment of leading lights leads ESE into a buoyed channel, and then into Inner Harbour 2. The inner general cargo harbour, E of the LNG Harbour, is entered between an inner breakwater on the N side and a reclaimed area on the S side. Lights are exhibited at each side of the entrance. Caution: Following new development to the South of the port, the Port Authority should be consulted for the latest information.

BA 1748, 2100, 3837. Admiralty Pilot NP31. NP286(4).

1009-1025. SBM: 1020-1025.

Vessels bound for SBM's: The Berthing Master will board with the pilot at the pilot boarding station. The Port Safety Officer will board vessels, to inspect the vessel prior to loading. The use of a tug to assist with berthing and unberthing is compulsory.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 25m entering or leaving the port water limits. Pilotage is compulsory for the SBM's. Authority pilots are available throughout 24 hours and incoming vessels should contact "Bintulu Port Control Tower" on VHF Ch 12 at least 3 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding ground or when they are within VHF range. Pilots should be requested at least 4 hours prior to berthing and 2 hours prior to unberthing or moving berth. Pilot boarding position 03°18'N 112°59'E. Bintulu Terminal - (SBM): Pilots may only be arranged by agents. Vessels should send ETA, 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival. VHF contact should be established on Ch 16 or 18, confirming ETA, 6 and 3 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards at the Pilot Boarding Ground (3°18.0'N 112°58.5'E). Terminal operated by Shell Berhad.

The harbour limit of Bintulu Port is defined by the arc of a circle radius 10nm, centred on Tanjong Kidurong, extending from a position approx 1nm offshore, SW of the point to a position approx 1nm offshore NNE of the point.

Major Lights: Tanjung Kidurong Light (03°16.5'N 113°03.8'N). Bintulu N Access Channel Front Light (03°15.4'N 113°04.1'E). Bintulu N Access Channel Rear Light (03°15.3'N 113°04.6'E). Bintulu S Access Channel Front Light (03°15.0'N 113°03.3'E). Bintulu S Access Channel Rear Light (03°14.9'N 113°04.4'E). Racons: Pelabunhan Bintulu Light Beacon (03°16.4'N 112°57.1'E). D35 Oil Field Platform D35Q-A (03°45.8'N 112°03.7'E).

When an LNG tanker is in the approach channel, restrictions may be imposed on the movement of other vessels. Palm Oil Berth: Vessels with LOA over 175m and draught over 11.0m may only berth during daytime. Draught permitted at jetty 12.0m, draught restricted to 11.0m until approach channel dredged. Harbour: Vessels with LOA of less than 180m and draught 8.0m are allowed movement day and night. Those vessels exceeding LOA 180m are allowed daylight movement from 0600-1800hrs only. Reference must be made at least 3 days to the Marine Services Division for any vessels exceeding the above restrictions prior to acceptance of vessel.

HW: 1.72m LW: 0.70m

Bintulu port operates a traffic surveillance system, which controls, monitors and navigates vessels within the port limits. The traffic separation scheme (03°20'N 112°56'E), with anchorages to the NE and SW, has been established in the outer approaches to Pelabuhan Bintulu. The scheme is not IMO adopted. Vessels should establish contact with Bintulu Port Control Tower on VHF Ch 12 at least 3 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position or when within VHF range, maintaining a continuous listening watch on Ch 12 within Port Limits and Approaches.

Tug services for berthing and unberthing of vessels are available. The port provides the following tugs: ..... 1. 8 ship handling tugs, 45t bollard pull. 2. 4 twin screw tugs, 25t bollard pull. Contact "Bintulu Port Terminal Operator Marine Department", if services are required.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

BINTULU TERMINAL, SARAWAK 3°19.75'N 113°00.82'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY BTU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

BINTULU PORT, SARAWAK 3°15.68'N 113°03.24'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY BTU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 44/24 Malaysian Notice 156/24, (RSDRA2024000260155), 44/24

..... Port: Callsign "Bintulu Port Control" VHF: Ch 16, 08, 12, 14, 16. RT Frequency (kHz) 2182, 4630, 6215-15, 8116. Tel: +60 86 291666, +60 86 291484. Fax: 60 86 251255. Port Operators: Tel: +60 86 291001. Fax: +60 86 253623. Email: customerservices@bintuluport.com.my mikekilo@bintuluport.com.my Website: http://www.bintuluport.com.my Marine Services: Tel: +60 86 251590. Port Authority: +60 86 253888, +60 86 252767, +60 86 252871, +60 86 253957. Fax: +60 86 252929. Email: admin@bpa.gov.my Website: http://www.bpa.gov.my Bintulu Terminal: VHF Ch: 16, 18, 20, 22. (and SBM - Shell Berhad) Tel: +60 85 454545. Fax: +60 85 452030.

Customs: Each crew member is allowed 25 cigarettes and 1,135ml of alcoholic drink per day.

..... Document Copies 1. Last Port Clearance/Shipping Arrival Report 4 2. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 3. Crew List 6 4. Voyage Memorandum 4 5. Passenger List 6 6. Vaccination/Cholera List 3 7. Personal Declaration 3 8. Bonded Stores List, ex Custom 1 9. Provisions List 5 10. Engine Stores List 3 11. Arms and Ammunition List 3 12. Transit Manifest 3

Notice of ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival. LNG, LPG and ammonia vessels must give 72 hours notice. When an LNG tanker is in the approach channel, restrictions may be imposed on the movement of other vessels. Bintulu Terminal: Vessels should send ETA, 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival and establish contact on VHF Ch 16 or 18, confirming ETA 6 and 3 hours prior to arrival.

The following regulations should be adhered to: ..... 1. When a vessel is within the port water limits, extra precautions must be taken to avoid oil spillages, etc; 2. When a vessel is lying at a berth, no rubbish should be thrown overboard; 3. When an LNG carrier is in the approach channel, restriction will be imposed on the movement of all other vessels entering or leaving the port; 4. The Port Safety Officer will board the vessel under normal circumstances, to inspect the ship prior to loading; 5. Preventive measures must be taken to avoid the risk of fire whilst at the port's wharf. Bintulu Terminal: 1. The Berthing Master will board with the pilot at the pilot boarding station. 2. The Port Safety Officer will board the vessel under normal circumstances, to inspect the ship prior to loading; 3. The use of a tug to assist with berthing and unberthing is compulsory. 4. When a vessel is within port limits, extra precautions must be taken to avoid oil spillage. 5. There are no facilities for the reception of dirty ballast. Vessels must arrive with clean ballast.

Maritime Declaration of Health to be completed on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.