Krabi (THKRV)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk and liquid cargo.

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

Krabi is situated on the W coast of Thailand, on the W bank of Mae Nam Krabi, approx 1.5nm within the entrance.

LOA 190m, beam 32m, draught 13.0m, 80,000DWT.

Laem Plong: Available 1.5nm W of the berth in depths of 20.0-27.0m with good holding ground. The anchorage area depends on the Master's discretion and weather conditions. Before intended visit, Masters are advised to check with the local agent for the specific anchor position.

Krabi is a large bay entered between Laem Nang (08°00'N 098°51'E) and the NW extremity of Ko Pu 11nm SSE. The port is situated on the W bank of Mae Nam Krabi, 1.5nm within the entrance. The port channel has a length of 6nm, width 60m and depth of 4.5m. Draught limitation in the channel is 14.0m. A channel with a least depth of 0.5m leads NE passing NW of Ko Nok (08°02'N 098°55'E) then to the common estuary of Mae Nam Chi Lat and Mae Nam Krabi. Vessels with a draught of 4.0m can reach Krabi at HW. Laem Plong provides a deep water berth for Krabi, 10nm W of the town.

BA 3941. Admiralty Pilot NP44, NP286(4).

It is recommended to berth at daylight slack water using the assistance of the Berthing Master. Laem Plong: Off berth the vessel anchors with port anchor, 3 shackles and sends two lines to both bow and stern buoys and two each to port bow and starboard side to position vessel approx 5m from the dolphin and spout. The vessel then shifts on mooring lines to load each hold. Vessel must have good mooring ropes, a minimum length 200m and 70mm diameter. All mooring lines are to have equal strain and are to be kept tight.

There is no pilot available at Krabi but the services of a local Berthing Master may be used. Pilotage is available for Laem Plong and pilot boards approx 1nm off berth in anchorage area. Pilot services can be arranged by the port operator.

Laem Plong: Vessels must arrive with full ballast, as the height from the waterline to the loading conveyor is 12.0m.

Tugs are not available.

Singapore and/or Bangkok Radio can be used for passing messages at long range. Both stations work throughout 24 hours.

Officials are located on the mainland and can board the vessel at the anchorage. Customs: Allowances for officers and crew are one carton of cigarettes and one bottle of whisky, for use in port; also each member is also allowed a piece of sound/video equipment. Penalties for non compliance. Immigration: Transit passengers are normally allowed to disembark within 30 minutes after the vessel's arrival and their passports will be stamped in/out during the vessel's stay. Disembarking passengers will have their passport stamped on arrival and embarking passengers will have their passport stamped when boarding. All crew are required to sign in/out on the Immigration Crew List, presentation of Seaman's Book/passport is not required unless signing on/off. Immigration department will stamp passenger passports with arrival/departure card attached and grant a 30 day visa. Crew and passengers arriving from the following countries do not require a visa: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, USA, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Yemen.

The following are required on arrival: ..... Copies Document CU IM HE HA 1. Last Port Clearance (original) 1 - - - 2. Crew List (ship's own form) 4 4 - 2 3. Inward Cargo Manifest (or "nil") 2 - - - 4. Passenger Manifest (or "nil") 4 4 - - 5. Stores List 4 - - - 6. Crew Personal Effects List 4 - - - 7. All ship's certificates (1 copy) - - - 1 8. General Declaration of Health - - 1 - (CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, HE = Health and HA = Harbour authorities.)

To be sent 72, 21, and 18 hours prior to arrival to ship's agent.

Pratique should be applied for on arrival. A General Declaration of Health is acceptable except when vessel is arriving from an infected area. Quarantine officials are located on the mainland and can board the vessel at the anchorage. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

On arrival in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Charter Party.