Kudat (MYKUD)

The port has a wharf with accommodation for 2 vessels. A road system links Kudat with Kota Kinabalu. The importance of Kudat as a dry cargo port has diminished. However, the port continues to function as a timber exporting point. In the future, with the development of the cement industry in Kudat, exports of limestone and silica should boost the port's importance.

Tropical.

Kudat harbour lies on the N shore of the entrance to Teluk Kudat on the northern coast of Sabah.

Max LOA 114m, 4,000DWT.

Approx 205,000t of cargo and 230 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is recommended in a depth of 12m mud, 0.3nm S of Gueritz Rock on a bearing of 353° with the radio mast in transit. Anchorage may be had nearer the town if draught permits but regulations prevent anchoring any closer than 0.3nm off the head of Government Wharf. No vessel carrying explosives or hydrocarbons is permitted to anchor closer than 0.65nm from the head of Government Wharf. If draught permits anchorage of smaller vessels may be found W of the N bearing of Residency Point but care must be taken to avoid a rock with a depth of 1.8m over it, laying 0.7nm SW of Residency Point. The Marudu Bay anchorage, approx 1nm S of Tanjung Tigasamil, is sheltered but depths fluctuate seasonally being up to 0.6m more in NE'ly monsoons. The loading of timber and forest products is done at anchor.

After passing Pulan Kalampunian (07°03'N 117° 43'E) keep 2nm off the coast. When Tanjong Tajau is abeam, Melau Besar, a hill 5nm SSW of Tanjong Tigasamil, kept open E of that point, bearing 199°, leads E of the reef off Tanjong Kapor and Sandilands Rock (06°52.3'N 116°51.5'E), with a depth of 2.1m over it. A rock, with a depth of less than 1.8m over it, lies in the middle of the harbour, 0.8nm WSW of Datum Rock (0.15nm SE of residency point, which dries 2.1m and has a beacon, white topmark point up, on it).

BA 3525, 3728. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but if required 24 hours notice should be given through the agent. The message should include arrival draught, pilotage and any other requirements. The pilot normally boards within the harbour limits. The pilot boats are 9m and 12m long and are equipped with VHF radio.

Harbour limits are defined by lines joining the following positions: ..... 06°51.43'N 116°51.30'E 06°52.30'N 116°51.50'E 06°52.85'N 116°51.64'E 06°53.66'N 116°51.47'E

Sandilands Rock Light Beacon; (green purple tripod, 8m in height) 06°52'N 116° 51'E.

An overhead cable crosses the bay between Residency Point and a point 0.1nm N of Government Wharf, it affords no risk to vessels. Movement at night is permitted subject to a max LOA 110m and a draught of 6.2m.

MHWS 1.7m; MLWS 1.2m; MHWN 1.2m; MLWN 0.5m. Tidal information is displayed by signals from a tower near the root of Government Wharf.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoons. The harbour is sheltered from swell all year round, but sea breezes during the SW monsoon may make leaving the berth difficult.

KUDAT, SABAH 6°52.70'N 116°50.79'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY KUD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Singapore or Kota Kinabalu Radio are recommended for passing messages. Singapore Radio works throughout 24 hours; Kota Kinabalu works from 0800-1600hrs weekdays and 0800-1200hrs on Sat. VHF: Port: Ch 12 and 16.

Customs: Daily allowance is per person: 142ml of spirit or 1,136ml of wine; beer or stout, 1,136ml, cigarettes, 25 or cigars, 8 or tobacco, 28.3gm or snuff, 28.3gm. Up to 3 days allowance issued at a time. The Customs house is near the root of the wharf. Immigration: An 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 2 2. Passenger List 2 3. Stores List 1 4. Bonded Store List 1 5. Crew Personal Effects List 2 6. Vaccination List 2 7. Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan 1 8 Medical Store/Narcotics List 1 9. Arms and Ammunition List 1 10. Stowaway List 1 11. Plants and Animals List 1 12. Vessel's Particulars. 2

Initial ETA should be sent 6 days prior to the vessel's arrival followed by a further ETA 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.

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 vessel should telex its agent prior to arrival advising the last port of call and whether the vessel is healthy. 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.