Kuching (MYKCH)

This inland port has facilities for tankers, Ro-Ro, general cargo and container vessels. Exports: Rubber, timber, sago and rattan. Agriculture is the principle industry. Imports: Manufactured goods, machinery and motor vehicles.

Tropical.

Kuching is located in the E region of the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Max LOA 199.98m, beam 35.6m, draught 11m, 61,177DWT.

Approx 9,000,000t of cargo, 270,000TEU and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: When for vessels waiting for the tide to enter the river may be obtained 1.5nm N of Tanjung Po in depths of approx 9.0m. Anchorages are bounded by the following co-ordinates: Muara Tebas (for general cargo and container vessels): ..... Latitude Longitude 01°38.9'N 110°29.5'E 01°38.7'N 110°29.6'E 01°38.3'N 110°28.3'E 01°38.4'N 110°28.2'E Senari Port (for general cargo): 01°36.9'N 110°27.6'E 01°36.7'N 110°27.4'E 01°35.6'N 110°27.9'E 01°35.8'N 110°28.1'E Tanjung Renard (for general cargo vessels): 01°35.4'N 110°27.4'E 01°35.1'N 110°27.4'E 01°35.1'N 110°26.7'E 01°35.3'N 110°26.7'E Tanjung Sedap (for dangerous goods only): 01°34.9'N 110°26.4'E 01°34.6'N 110°26.4'E 01°34.6'N 110°25.7'E 01°34.9'N 110°25.7'E Inner anchorages: Anchorage for three vessels up to 11,000DWT, 175m in length and 7.6m draught can be obtained off Kampung Sijingkat (01°35.0'N 110°26.0'E). Two pairs of white beacons to assist anchoring, in line bearing 161° and 166.5° stand on the S bank 0.25nm and 0.5nm E, respectively, of Tanjung Sedap, opposite Kampung Sijingkat. There are also three white beacons on the N bank to assist the selection of a berth. This anchorage is a main timber loading point, loading continues throughout the year. Anchorage at Kuching for small vessels may be obtained on the S side of the river above Brooke Dockyard. Examination anchorage: An examination anchorage is established off Kampung Sijingkat. Its E limit is indicated by the above two beacons, in line bearing 166.5°, its W limit is a line drawn in a 343.5° direction from the W front beacon marking the measured distance. Vessels are recommended to anchor in the N half of the area; shallow draught vessels should anchor as close to the N bank of the river as practicable. A stranded wreck, marked by a lightbuoy (isolated danger), lies in the N half of this anchorage. Explosives and dangerous goods: An explosive and dangerous goods anchorage is centred 0.4nm W of Tanjung Sedap (1°34.8'N 110°26.2'E). Prohibited anchorage: Prohibited between No 11 Lightbuoy (01°35.1'N 110° 27.3'E) and the NE limit of the explosives and dangerous goods anchorage, except for vessels loading logs or under pilotage, and vessels of less than 4.0m draught, which may be anchored at Beting Tanju, lying 0.6nm SW of Tanjung Renard. Anchoring is prohibited between the explosive and dangerous cargo anchorage and the SE port limit in Sungai Kaup, which is indicated by a beacon (red ball topmark) on each bank 0.5nm ESE of Tanjung Metang Nibong (01°32.9'N 110° 23.6'E). Anchorage is prohibited in Turnabout Reach (01°34.0'N 110°23.7'E) E of the causeway, except in an emergency, when Kuching Port Control should be informed immediately. Anchoring is prohibited in Turnabout Reach (01°34.0'N 110°23.7') E of the causeway, except in an emergency, when Kuching Port Control should be informed immediately. Anchoring is prohibited in Town Reach between Warren Point and Brooke Dockyard.

The port is approached through Sungai Sarawak, over an outer and inner bar via a buoyed channel indicated by leading marks and via the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) system. Approaches: The navigation channel from the pilot station to Tanjung Po is buoyed and restricted by 2 bars. The Outer bar, with a hard sand bottom, is located approx 2nm ESE of Tanjung Po Lighthouse and has a depth of 5.2m above CD. The inner bar lies approx 1nm E by S of Tanjung Muara Tebas, with a depth of 5.1m above CD. Note: Vessels drawing more than 5.0m (especially during the NE monsoon, Oct to Mar) on account of the swell, are advised to ensure an under keel clearance of at least 2.0m when approaching and crossing the bars. In the E approach to the lock there is a least charted depth of 3.5m, and the W approach 3.8m. Close N of both approaches, beacons are located 90m from the lock.

BA 1823. MAL 1822. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).

Rivers and coastline patrol are undertaken by Marine Police, a component of the Royal Malaysian Police.

1010-1025.

Berthing available daylight hours only. Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (barrage) System: Mooring lines may be provided to vessels of less than 50m in length when berthing in the system; for vessels of 50m or more in length, vessel's lines are required. All vessels are to secure with at least 2 lines at either end, and the first line required will usually be a forward backspring followed by a sternline. Vessels with a beam of less than 7m may be required to berth side by side.

Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours. Notice for a pilot should be given by radio through Shipping Kuching 24 hours in advance of arrival. Pilots are stationed at Kuching and can be embarked 1nm NE of Tanjung Po Lighthouse. Pilot boards at waiting anchorage (01°44'17N 110°32'00E or, in bad weather and during NE monsoon season, 1.25nm E of Tanjung Muara Tebas (01°39'03N 110° 31'56E). Vessels are requested to report to Marine Signal Station/Biawak Signal Station on VHF Ch 20 at least 2 hours before arrival and maintain a continuous listening watch for pilotage and berthing information.

Outer limit: An imaginary line drawn from Tanjung Po Lighthouse in a NE'ly direction to a position 01°45.6'N 110°31.1'E, then due E to 01°45.5'N 110° 35.8'E, then in a SW'ly direction to the front leading beacon on Tanjung Embang. The limit shall extend 0.5nm into the Sungai Santubong, 1nm into Sungai Kuap and 0.5nm into Loba Batu Blat from their confluence with the Sarawak River to the North Junction Point, Pending Point and Tanjung Sedap respectively. Inner limit: From Survey Standard Traverse Mark No 1 on the right bank of the Sarawak River to Survey Standard Traverse Mark No 2 on the left bank of the Sarawak River at Satok Suspension Bridge.

The approach channel from the pilot station at Tanjung Po is marked by light beacons and fairway buoys.

Vessels up to 175m in length and 7.6m draught can reach the anchorage off Kampung Sijingkat, 6nm above Muara Tebas entrance. Vessels up to 95m in length and 5.2m draught can reach Tanah Puteh wharf via the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage), 2nm below Kuching.Overhead power cables with a vertical clearance of 45m cross the channel close W of Sejingkat Terminal. A road bridge with a vertical clearance of 6.1m and a navigable span of 65m spans Sungai Sarawak between Warren Point (01°33.47'N 110°22.70'E) and Tanah Puteh Terminal. Another road bridge also spans the channel to the NE of Pending Terminal (01° 33.50'N 110°23.76'E). Reportedly, the oil terminal berth facilities below this bridge are no longer used.

Senari range 4.5m, and at Pending 3.9m. At Tanjung Muara Tebas (01°39.0'N 110°29.6'E) springs rise approx 4.2m and neaps approx 3.4m. Approx 9.5nm above Tanjung Muara Tebas, the ebb tide sets at a rate of 2-3kts, the flood tide at a rate of 1.5-2kts.

Vessels wishing to use the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) should report to Kuching Barrage by Tel: (+60 82 322722/3) or VHF Ch 61 at least 1 hour before the vessel arrives at the entrance to Shiplock. Vessels should wait in the Waiting Area and maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 61 until being instructed by Kuching Barrage to enter the shiplock. A system of lights is in use at the entrance and exit to the system, vessels may not proceed except when a green light is exhibited.

Fleet of tugs with 1,000-3,000hp available with 2 hours notice any time of the day. All vessels having LOA 100m and above shall use the assistance of at least 2 tugs when going alongside and leaving Kuching port's jetties. Tug services for berthing and unberthing are operated by a private company, refer to ship agents to liase with tug operators. The port has 2 tugs of 1,000hp equipped with fire fighting equipment.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Visibility in the river can be reduced to less than 0.1nm in heavy rain.

KUCHING, SARAWAK 1°33.18'N 110°23.75'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY KCH ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Singapore and Kuching Radio stations, which work throughout 24 hours, can be used for passing messages. VHF: All vessels equipped with the Haque Plan Radio Equipment and within 40-50km of Kuching Port will be able to establish communications on the following channels: ..... Pilots: VHF: Ch 16. (24 hours) Port Operations: VHF: Ch 16, 18, 20, 24, 26. (24 hours) Callsign "Marine Signal Station" "Kuching Port Control" Port Authority: Tel: +60 82 482144 (10 lines) (24 hours) Fax: +60 82 481696, +60 82 334776. Email: hq@kuport.com.my Website: http://www.kpa.com.my Shiplock (Barrage): VHF: Ch 61, Callsign "Kuching Barrage". Tel: +60 82 322722, +60 82 322723. Fax: +60 82 322700. ..... Additional Information: Ch 16 Safety Calling and Distress; a 24 hour listening watch is maintained on this channel by Syarikat Telekom Malaysia in Kuching, callsign "Kuching Exchange". Search and rescue operations, including oil pollution control. The same channel is also manned by Jabatan Laut Sarawak or Marine Department 24 hours (Callsign: "Marine Signal"). Ch 18 Port Operations; a 24 hour listening watch is maintained on this channel by the Kuching Port Authority, callsign "Kuching Port Control", for berthing and unberthing, loading and unloading of cargoes. Ch 20 Port Operations; a 24 hour listening watch is maintained on this channel by the Marine Department, Kuching, callsign "Marine Signal", for pilotage, river traffic control, berthing information, search and rescue and oil pollution control. Pilots: Telex MA 70933, Fax: +60 82 331 349. Ch 24 All vessels, after establishing initial contact with Kuching Exchange on Ch 16, can communicate with telephone subscribers via this channel. Ch 26 All vessels fitted with auto-link RT can direct dial the subscriber exchange without operator assistance. Kuching Barrage: 1. Details of the vessel and the owner should be sent by fax; +60 82 322 700 2. Prior to transiting the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage), the Owner/Master or agent of all vessels must ensure they have the necessary telecommunications equipment to communicate with Kuching Barrage. 3. Vessels should report to Kuching Barrage by telephone or VHF Ch 61 at least 1 hour before the vessel arrives at the entrance to the Shiplock. 4. Vessels should wait in the Waiting Area and maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 61 until being instructed by Kuching Barrage to enter the Shiplock.

Customs Department: Tel: +60 82 333133, Fax: +60 82 332204. Immigration Department: Tel: +60 82 245661, Fax: +60 82 240390. Customs: Each crew member is allowed 25 cigarettes and 1,135ml of alcohol per day.

..... Documents CU IM PH PA Total 1. Arms and Ammunition List 3 - - - 3 2. Cargo Manifests 3 - 1 5 8 3. Cargo Stowage Plan - - - 2 2 4. Crew Lists/ Last Port Clearance - - - - - 5. Passenger List 3 2 1 2 8 6. Stores Lists 2 - - - 2 7. Maritime Declaration of Health - - 1 - 1 8. Vaccination Certificate (Inoculation Certificate) - - 1 - 1 CU= Customs, IM= Immigration, PH= Port Health, PA= Port Authority. Clearance Permit, requesting to berth alongside for ocean going vessels at least 24 hours prior to berthing alongside.

Notice of ETA should be sent 36 hours prior to arrival to the relevant authorities, Kuching Port Authority, Customs and Excise Department, Immigration Department, Port Health and the special branch of the Police Department.

Malaysian Flag.

All port users are bound by Port Authorities Ordinance 1961 and are advised to purchase Kuching Port Authorities Legal Provisions on the Establishment, Management and Operations. Regulations concerning entry: All vessels are required to anchor in the examination anchorage off Kampung Sijingkat or, if carrying dangerous goods, in the dangerous goods anchorage and report their arrival to the Marine Signal Station at Pending; they must not proceed further until permission has been granted. Vessels are prohibited within 1.5km (0.8nm) of the barrage during flushing-in and draining-out. For times of these operations contact the Kuching Barrage. No vessels exceeding 80NT shall be under way in the Sarawak River above the barrage between the hours of 1930 and 0500hrs without permission of the Director of Marine. Power driven vessels when approaching Bintawa Rocks (1°35.0'N 110°22.3'E) and Dido Rocks, situated approx 1.75nm and 3.5nm respectively, above North Junction Point (1°34.6'N 110°24.3'E), and when approaching a bend, shall give one prolonged blast on the whistle or siren. Power driven vessels exceeding 80NT may not overtake or pass another vessel in Sarawak River upstream of a point 0.5nm E of Bintawa Rocks. There is a speed limit, for passenger vessels, of 10kts between the Barrage and Kuching. Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) system: The Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) system comprises a barrage (1°34.5'N 110°24.5'E) across the new river cut leading into Prima Donna Reach with a shiplock on the S side of the barrage. A bridge spans the barrage. The former course of Sungai Sarawak is closed by a causeway in Turnabout Reach. Vessels using the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) system are required to establish communication with Kuching Barrage in accordance with prescribed procedures. Prior to using the Sungai Sarawak Shiplock (Barrage) system, mariners are advised to familiarise themselves with the guidelines on the requirement of the regulation relating to communications, documentation, conduct, vessel handling and liability. Hazards: A good lookout must be kept for small low powered crafts towing large rafts and large amounts of debris which should be given a wide berth.

International Health Regulation and WHO Vaccination Information applies. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate can be issued. Pratique should be applied for at anchorage or berth.