Lahad Datu (MYLDU)

It is a major port in the area, sheltered with 2 small anchorages, engaged in the export of copra, palm oil, cocoa and timber. There are also facilities for handling containers and tankers. The private operators (POIC) maintain the large bulk palm oil storage facilities in the port's adjacent area. The port is marked for major development of palm oil and the biomass/fertiliser trade from palm tree waste.

Tropical.

The port is situated on the N shore of Darvel Bay in E Sabah.

LOA 199.9m, beam 36m, draught 20m, 63,498DWT.

Approx 4,000,000 of cargo and 4 TEU are handled annually.

There is an inner anchorage for vessels up to 90m in length, between Gray Reef, Lahad Datu Wharf and Gosungan Reef, in a depth of 9.0m, with the light structure on the wharf bearing 325° and Gray Rock Beacon bearing 215°. Larger vessels should anchor with the light structure bearing 333° and Tinggeri Reef Beacon bearing 080°, in a depth of 11.0m. There is an outer anchorage N of Pulau Sakar in depths of 13.0-25.0m with good holding ground. Anchorage is prohibited for vessels carrying explosives or dangerous petroleum in the fairway of the approach or within 1,200m of the pierhead.

Telukan Lahad Datu is approached through Teluk Darvel and entered W of Terumbu Malandong. From a position not less than 1.5nm S of Darvel peninsula, steer W until the summit of Pulau Adal (04°45'N 118°31'E) is in line with the SW peak of Mount Sirongol (04°38'N 118°34'E), bearing 153°. Then keep that alignment astern, until the 218m summit of Pulau Sakar is in line with Mount Silam, bearing 269°. Then alter course N to bring the NE extremity of Pulau Adal in line with the SW peak of Mount Sirongol, which will lead NE of the reef extending from the E end of Pulau Sakar. Having passed the reef, alter course WNW to pass midway between Terumbu Belasu (04°59.7'N 118°21.7'E) and Tinggeri Reef Beacons. When the S of the 2 radio masts at Lahad Datu is in line with the light structure on the wharf, bearing 326°, alter course NW for the anchorage.

BA 1679, 1680. Admiralty Pilot NP33, NP286(4).

1025.

Not compulsory.

The port limits are within the area N of a line joining the following points: 4°55.4'N 118°27.8'E 4°56.6'N 118°17.5'E.

Berthing can take place throughout 24 hours with requests sent to the agent.

Range 1.8m.

Tugs are available if ordered well in advance.

Prevailing winds: SW and NE monsoons.

LAHAD DATU, SABAH 5°01.23'N 118°19.87'E UNCTAD LOCODE: MY LDU ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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: Ch 16.

Customs: Allowance per person per day is 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. Immigration: Immigration Officer boards vessel on arrival and clears the ship 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 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 contact its agent prior to arrival advising the last port of call and whether 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 and Exemption Certificates can be renewed for a 3 month period.