Limbang (MYLMN)

The ports of Limbang and Lawas are the principal towns of Sarawak's Fifth Division. The port used only for handling local supply.

Tropical.

Limbang is 13km above the entrance to the Limbang River. Lawas is 18km from the entrance.

Anchorages in Limbang: Anchorage for ocean going vessels can be obtained, in depths of 8.0m, 1.75nm NNW of Tanjong Lumba-Lumba and 5nm NE of the bar. Vessels loading logs at Tanjong Lumba-Lumba anchor at the position 0.75nm SW of this point. The quarantine anchorage is situated 0.9nm S of Tanjong Sapo, in a depth of 10.7m. Anchorage in Lawas: An open anchorage for ocean going vessels, used mainly for loading timber, is situated 1.5nm E of the entrance, in depths of 18.0m.

The approach to Limbang is as follows: From Tanjong Sapo steer SSW through the approach channel, the limits of which are usually marked by large fish traps, to a position 0.5nm NW of Tanjong Lumba-Lumba (04°54'N 115°06'E). No vessel without local knowledge should proceed further. A lightbuoy (starboard hand, pillar) is moored 1.75nm E of Tanjong Tobu-Tobu and marks the starboard side of the entrance to Limbang. The position of the buoy is altered as the channel changes. Within the bar there are depths in Batang Limbang of 2.0-27.0m as far as Limbang, where the channel is obstructed by some below water rocks with depths above of 3.7-7.3m. The approach to Lawas is as follows: Lawas is entered 2nm NE of Bukit Sari (04°56'N 115°23'E) and is navigable for small craft for some distance. A lightbuoy (starboard hand, pillar) marks the outer end of the channel across the flats leading to Batang Lawas. It is moved as necessary to conform with the changes of the channel.

BA 1338, 2109, 2134. Admiralty Pilot NP31, NP286(4).

1012.

Not Available.

Depth over the bar is 0.61m at low tide.

Range 3.6m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

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 16, 20 and 25.

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 13. Maritime Declaration of Health 14. Arrival Report

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 telex 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 Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed for a 3 month period.