Laem Chabang (THLCH)

Laem Chabang Port, Thailand's largest and most significant maritime facility, has been operational since 1991. Strategically located to alleviate the congestion of Bangkok, this deep-water, multi-purpose port spans 2,536 acres and plays a crucial role in supporting the industrial expansion of the Eastern Seaboard. The port comprises two main basins, featuring eleven and seven berths, which accommodate a diverse range of cargo operations. Currently, a new basin is under construction, set to dramatically increase the port's container throughput from 11 million to 18.1 million annually. This expansion not only enhances Laem Chabang's capacity but also solidifies its position as a vital hub in Southeast Asia's trade network, driving economic growth and connectivity.

Tropical.

Laem Chabang is a deep sea port situated in Sriracha district, Chon Buri Province, approx 110km E of Bangkok, in the area of the Eastern seaboard which includes Chacheaongsao, Vhonburi and Rayong provinces, Thailand.

Max LOA 399.99m, beam 61.50m, draught 15.5m and 281,456DWT.

Approx 90,000,000t of cargo, 8,800,000TEU and 12,000 vessels handled annually.

Laem Chabang's dedicated anchorage area is designated ''Anchorage Area H'' and marked in the following location: ..... Anchorage Area Lat Long Remarks Anchorage “H” 13°04'N 100°50'E Depths 18.0-27.0m and marked by two lighted buoys. Holding ground mud and sand, is good. Explosives, dangerous cargo and quarantine anchorages lie S of the S harbour limits. Other anchorages, mainly working within Si Racha Pilotage District are designated from Anchorage Area A to Anchorage Area Gand are positioned either side of the fairway. Caution: Precautions against unauthorised boarding by thieves, while at anchor, should be taken.

The recommended route for deep draught vessels approaching from S is to make a landfall on Ko Khram, then from position 12°43'N., 100°44'E, 1.5nm W of that island, steer 000° to pass 2nm E of Ko Rin and 1.75nm W of Ko Lan, to position 12°56.2'N., 100°44.6'E. From this position steer 022° to make position 13° 00.0'N., 100°46.2'E, then steer 037° to cross the bar. The track across the bar has a depth of 16.0m, though there are depths of 14.0m less than 1nm to the NW. The tidal stream sets N with a rising tide. Having crossed the bar, steer E to enter the anchorage and approach the pilot boarding area. The port is approached and entered from NW through a dredged channel. The outer end of the entrance channel and the pilot boarding area, is marked by a lightbuoy (pillar, safe water) moored close SE of Laem Chabang pilot boarding place. The white sector of a directional light (metal framework tower) leads through the centre line of the entrance channel. The buoyed fairway is dredged to 13.6m. Light beacons, situated at the head of each basin, lead into the basins, aligned 060° (No 1 Basin) and 073° (No 2 Basin). A light (green metal framework tower) is exhibited from the SW corner of No 1 basin and light (metal framework towers) are exhibited from the NW and SW corners of No 2 Basin. Basin No 1 is dredged to 11.6m and Basin No 2 to 13.6m.

BA 67, 986, 1046, 3965. Admiralty Pilot NP30, NP286(4).

Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot service operates throughout 24 hours. Vessels should send ETA 24, 12 and 2 hours in advance. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... Lat Long North Entrance 13°13.3'N 100°51.9'E South Entrance 13°03.0'N 100°47.3'E

..... Navigational Aid Lat Long Notes Laem Chabang Light 13°04.6'N 100°52.6'E Range lights, in line bearing 059°18', lead into Basin No. 1.

Range 3.3m. Current velocity 3kts SW-NE'ly within the harbour.

The Vessel Traffic Control System is APAR (Automatic Plotting and Radar). The radar equipment is operated by remote control from the VTS Control Centre. The system is designed to have the following services: ..... 1. Surveillance of the traffic channel into the Laem Chabang Commercial Port. 2. Monitoring of the anchorage area and berthing position, and vessels within the port limits up to 24nm. 3. Watching of the buoys and aids to navigation within the port area. 4. Identification of vessels. 5. Analysis of collision and grounding risk. 6. Navigational assistance.

There are 7 tugs available ranging from 300-3,200hp.

LAEM CHABANG 13°03.00'N 100°53.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TH LCH For details see: SI CHANG THONG PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________

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..... Pilots contact info: Call Sign "Laem Chabag Pilot" VHF Ch 13, 14, 16 Email office@sirachapilot.org Port Control contact info: Call Sign "Laem Chabang Port Control" VHF Ch 12, 13, 16, 17, 67 Laem Chabang International Terminal contact info: Telephone +66 38 408 200 Facsimile +66 38 401 021 LCB Container Terminal 1 contact info: Telephone +66 38 408 600 Email crm@lcb1.com Port Authority contact info: Telephone +66 38 490 000; +66 38 490 048 Facsimile +66 38 490 142; +66 38 490 143; +66 38 490 149 Email contact@laemchabangport.com The port can also be contacted by radio, or radio telegraphy or Inmarsat, at an approximate distance between 1,000-3,000nm from the port. ..... HF Power 1,000 Watts: Port transmits 8,466kHz Port receive 8363.2-8367.2kHz Available 5 times a day at 0200hrs, 0500hrs, 0800hrs, 1100hrs and 1400hrs (approx 30 mins, each time). MF Power 1,000 Watts Calling frequently 500kHz Working frequency 480, 425kHz Traffic list broadcast daily at 0400hrs UTC and beginning of every hour Upon reaching 10-15nm from Laem Chabang radio station, communication by radio telegraphy is to be changed to radio telephony, callsign "Laem Chabang Port Control".

Customs: Allowances for officers and crew are one carton of cigarettes and one bottle of whisky; each member is also allowed a piece of sound/video equipment. Penalties for non compliance. 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.

..... Copies CU IM HE HA 1. 1 - - - 2. 4 4 - 2 3. 2 - - - 4. 4 4 - 2 5. 4 - - - 6. Stores Lists: a. Bonded Stores List 4 - - - b. Provisions List 4 - - - c. Drugs List 4 - - - d. Arms & Ammunition List 4 - - - e. Deck Stores List 4 - - - f. Engine Stores List 4 - - - 7. 4 - - - 8. 4 - - - 9. - 1 - - 10. - - 1 - 11. Photocopies of: a. Ship's Register - - - 1 b. Load Line Certificate - - - 1 c. Radio Certificates - - - 1 d. Safety Certificates - - - 1 e. Others as required - - - 1 f. Master's Licence - - - 1 In the above table, CU = Customs, IM = Immigration, HE = Health and HA = Harbour Authorities.

Notify ETA 24, 12 and 2 hours prior to arrival, to include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. Last port of call 3. Next port of destination 4. ETA at the Entrance Buoy (13°04.9'N., 100°51.5'E) 5. Draught 6. Container, general cargo to be discharged 7. Dangerous cargo 8. Heavy lift required 9. Fresh water required 10. Number of passengers (landing and transit) 11. Time of anchoring in anchorage area (13°04.2'N., 100°50.3'E). To check the exact time of reaching Laem Chabang, vessels entering the Gulf of Thailand, at a distance of 50-1,000nm, have to communicate with the port officers, by radio telegraphy or Inmarsat.

Vessel loading/discharging operations: Prior to commencement of service, shipping lines or representatives will arrange for LCIT to allocate berth windows for their intended vessel with LCIT. Two weeks ahead of ETA: Shipping lines or representatives submit and advise vessel rotations, and submit "New Vessel Information" to LCIT Planning Section. At least 48 hours ahead of ETA: Send update of vessels ETA to LCIT Planning Section; also submit inbound and outbound information. ..... Inbound: 1. Submits discharging bay-plan. 2. Submits special cargo list: DG, OOG, Reefer UC etc. Outbound: 1. Submits container booking forecast. 2. Submits pre-stowage instruction. At least 24 hours ahead of ETA: Update vessel ETA to LCIT Planning Section; also submit inbound and outbound information. ..... Inbound: 1. Inward container lists and cargo manifest. 2. List of containers status. 3. Dangerous goods declaration. 4. Change port of discharge or container list. Outbound: 1. Submit final stowage profile or bay-plan. 2. Submit final booking lists and summary. At least 2 hours ahead of ETA: Confirm final ETA to LCIT Planning Section and also discuss the overall working operations with Ship Planners. Terminal will give berthing advice and estimate time of departure (ETD).

Pratique should be applied for on arrival. A General Declaration of Health is acceptable except when vessel is arriving from an infected area. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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