Kuantan (MYKUA)

Tanjong Gelang is the alternative name for Kuantan.

Tropical.

Kuantan Port is a commercial port located in Tanjung Gelang, at the junction of international shipping routes in the South China Sea. It is located about 25km from Kuantan City, the capital of Pahang.

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 16.5m, 209,249DWT.

Approx 27,000,000t of cargo, 150,000TEU and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorages for vessels of up to 13.0m draught are situated NE and SW of the approach channel. The holding ground is good, mud and sand, but the anchorages are exposed to NE monsoon. Caution: A dangerous wreck, the masts of which are visible, lies within the NE general cargo anchorage. A light buoy is laid close SSE of this wreck. Vessels awaiting a pilot may anchor E of the Fairway Light Buoy (03°55.5'N 103°29.2'E), and well clear of the pilot boarding place. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the outer approaches to the approach channel and in the approach channel itself.

Kuantan is approached from the SE and Fairway Lightbuoy moored 3.5nm SE of Tanjong Gelang marks the entrance to the channel. The channel, 220m wide is dredged through an underwater ridge, 1.25nm SE of the harbour entrance. The least depth in the channel is 12.6m. The limits of the channel are marked by lightbuoys and beacons. Leading lights in line bearing 311° lead along the approach channel and into the harbour. A red aircraft warning light is exhibited from the top of the rear light beacon. A lightbuoy is moored 0.77nm SE of the tip of the N breakwater. Caution: The buoys are anchored in position by 6t concrete blocks with 30m long chain. The position of these buoys is subject to frequent change, particularly during the NE monsoon when they may drag out of position. Leading lights, lightbuoys and buoys are moved with changes in the channel.

BA 1379, 3445, 3446. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

Kuantan Port waters are closely monitored by the Malaysian Navy and the Coastguard (APMM).

1025.

At Kuantan Port's multipurpose and container berths, vessels will be alongside with 4 head lines and 2 backsprings, 4 sternlines and 2 backsprings and on all chemical berths except the Palm Oil berth, in which vessels will be berthed portside alongside with 4 head lines and 2 backsprings, 4 sternlines and 2 backsprings. Anchors will only be used during emergencies.

Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards in position 03° 55.5'N 103°29.3'E, 4.0nm SE of Tanjong Gelang Light, E of the Fairway Buoy. In bad weather small vessels may be boarded inside the breakwater. The pilot boat is orange with white upperworks "H" flag will be hoisted during the day and white over red light exhibited at night. All vessels should report their ETA at Pilot boarding station to Kuantan Port Control by VHF Ch 16 or 13 to confirm pilot boarding time prior to arrival. Marine Manager requires at least 3 hours notice for pilotage services.

Kuantan Authority port limits are: ..... A) Lat 04°11' N Long 103°27' E Eastwards to B) Lat 04°11' N Long 103°34' E Southwards to C) Lat 03°45' N Long 103°34' E Westwards to D) Lat 03°45' N Long 103°19.6' E

Leading lights are exhibited, each from a metal framework tower with a red square day mark, the front situated at the root of the N breakwater. Navigational Aids: ..... Fairway Buoy L FL 10s 8M 03°55.0'N 103°29.0'E No 1 Buoy (G) FL G 5s 8M 03°57.0'N 103°28.0'E No 3 Beacon FL(2) G 10s 14m 8M 03°57.0'N 103°27.0'E No 2 Beacon FL R 5s 14m 8M 03°57.0'N 103°27.0'E Tg. Gelang Lt. Ho FL (3) 10s 85m 25M 03°57.0'N 193°26.0'E N Breakwater Head (G) FL (4) G12s 9m 8M 03°58.0'N 103°26.0'E S Breakwater Head (R) FL (4) 4 12s 9m 8M 03°58.7'N 103°26.3'E Front Leading Light Q G 13m 12M 03°58.5'N 103°25.9'E Rear Leading Light Oc G 5s 34m 14M 03°58.9'N 103°25.5'E Positions in WGS84.

Obstruction: Wreck S of channel (03°57.5'N 103°27.0'E). Wreck (mast) N of channel (03°57.8'N 103°27.4'E). Shallow Patches: ..... Beting Gebeng (4.0m depth) 03°59.5'N 103°27.7'E Northern Anchorage (8.5m depth) 03°57.4'N 103°30.0'E Northern Anchorage (10.0m depth) 03°57.2'N 103°29.9'E Dumping Ground (Dredged Material Disposal Area): ..... Point A 03°55.2'N 103°34.8'E Point B 03°54.2'N 103°36.5'E Point C 03°55.8'N 103°37.7'E Point D 03°57.1'N 103°35.8'E

Range 3.5m springs. Strong S'ly current will be experienced during the approach into Kuantan Port, Masters should navigate with caution. Very slight current experienced inside the breakwater.

Three tugs of 3,200hp with bollard pull of 36t available. Tugs are equipped as fire fighting tugs. Additional tugs available by arrangement.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly and SW'ly. During the peak period of the NE monsoon, which occurs between end Nov to mid Jan, wind speed may reach 40-50kts, when night navigation into the port is restricted. SW monsoon winds are fairly mild but occasionally short spell of thunder storms and heavy downpour may occur which will affect visibility.

KUANTAN 3°58.15'N 103°26.50'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY KUA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 49/18 Malaysian Notice 10/230/18, (RSDRA2018000281890), 49/18

Singapore Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, is recommended for long range communications. Inmarsat communication is possible. ..... Port: VHF: Ch 16, 12, 13. Fax: +60 9 5833588. Port Operators: VHF: Ch 13 and 20. Tel: +60 9 5833205. Fax: +60 9 5839393. Email: info@kuantanport.com.my Website: http://www.kuantanport.com.my Port Authority: Tel: +60 9 5858000. Fax: +60 9 5833866. (24 hrs) Website: http://www.lpktn.gov.my Pilots and Tugs: VHF: Ch 12. Port Emergencies: VHF: Ch 10.

Customs: The following allowances of dutiable liquor and tobacco are made for the consumption of officers, crew and passengers during the vessel's stay in port. The allowances are per person per day: Spirits, 142ml or wines, 1,136ml; beer or stout, 1,136ml. Cigarettes, 25 or cigars, 8 or tobacco/snuff 28.3gm. Immigration: Copies of the following documents must be made available to immigration; 3 copies crew list, 1 Stowaway Declaration and all crew passports for entry visa stamp.

..... Document Copies 1. Passenger List (plus nationality summary) 10 2. Crew List (plus nationality summary) 10 3. Passengers disembarking/embarking (if any) 10 4. Customs Bonded Stores List 2 5. Crew Personal Effects List 1 6. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 7. Cargo Manifest 4 The above are distributed to the Harbour Master, Immigration, Port Health, Police and Customs. Any special forms are completed by the agent for the Master's signature. Immigration: The following are required by immigration: 3 sets of Crew Lists, 1 Stowaway Declaration and 1 set of all crew passports for entry visa stamp. The following are required by the Harbour Master, for inspection, on arrival: ..... Document 1. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 2. International Load Line Certificate 3. Certificate of Registry 4. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 5. International Tonnage Certificate 6. Safety Radio Certificates 7. Cargo Safety Equipment Certificate 8. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 9. Last Port Clearance 10. Light Dues Receipt (if last port a Malaysian port) These original certificates will be returned to the vessel by the port agent after inspection by the Harbour Master.

ETA and security status, with details of last 10 ports, should be passed at least 24 hours in advance via shipping agents and should be confirmed by vessel on VHF to Port Control at least 2 hours before arrival. This message should contain the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name and official number 2. Nationality 3. GT, NT 4. Deepest arrival draught and displacement 5. LOA 6. Special berthing requirements 7. Cargo details as required by the operators Vessels should send ETD to Port Control at least 2 hours in advance.

Interco flags "2" over "5" to be displayed by cargo ships on arrival and "3" over "4" if passengers onboard. These are displayed for Immigration clearance.

Trafficking and possession of drugs is a serious offence and may result in capital punishment.

Pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival. Yellow fever: A valid Vaccination Certificate is required by all visitors over one year old, who, within the preceding 6 days, has been in or visited any country in the yellow fever endemic zone. Countries in the zone are: Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Cote d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Upper Volta, Venezuela and Zambia.

Notice of readiness must be sent to shipping agents for cargo discharged and loading as soon as possible or as per Charter Party.