Kota Kinabalu
PORT / TERMINAL INFORMATION
Name of Port/Terminal: Kota Kinabalu
Port/Terminal Operator
Name of operator: Sabah Ports Sdn.Bhd
Address: 3rd Floor, LLPS Headquarters Building, Jalan Tun Fuad, Tanjung Lipat Locked Bag 75, 88992 Kota Kinabalu
Telephone: (60) 88-243103, 088-243402, 088-243127, 088-243125
Facsimile: (60) 88-243417, 088-243128
Email: sabport@spsb.com.my
Website: www.suriagroup.com.my
Berth Details
Number of berth/s: 1
Maximum draft: 10m
Tidal variation: 0.3m – 2.4m
Berth length: 350m
Cargo ships at dock: Yes
Port/Terminal Facilities
Terminal building: Yes. Jesselton Point, Kota Kinabalu
Meet and greet services: Yes
Toilet facilities: Yes
Telephones: Yes
Availability of maps and/or brochures: Yes
Souvenir shopping: Yes
Money exchange: Yes
Visitors centre: Yes
Limousine services: Yes
Others:
Transport
Name of closest airport to port/terminal: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Distance/drive time to airport: 14km
Transport to airport: Taxi
Can passengers walk to town: Yes
Distance/drive time from port/terminal to town centre: 2km
Availability of taxis at port/terminal: Yes
Availability of public transport at port/terminal: No
Distance from ship to tour buses: Less than 100m
Nearest Local Port
Name of Port: Kudat
Time (hours/days) away: 5 hours
Distance away: 300 km
Port Dues & Charges
Please refer to shipping agencies.
CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION
Working Hours
Customs Officers: 24 hours
Customs contact person: Mr. Durahim Tutin
Telephone: (60) 88 – 538 586 (office)
Facsimile: (60) 88 – 260 369
Immigration contact person: Mr. Eric Pedro
Telephone (60) 88 – 280 740 / 538 606 (office)
(60)16 846 7473 (handphone)
Facsimile: (60) 88 – 256 371
Quarantine Officials: 24 hours
Immigration Officials: 24 hours
Customs and Immigration
Passenger Manifest: Yes
Embarking Passenger Manifest: Yes
Crew Manifest: Yes
Customs Declaration (Ship & Crew): Yes
Customs Declaration (Passengers): Yes
Customs contact person: Mr. Nor Zaidi Nanyan
Telephone: (60) 4 – 969 9010 (office) / 018 – 4711 771(handphone)
Facsimile: (60) 4 – 969 9015
Immigration contact person: Mr. Mahmud Ismail
Telephone: (60) 4 – 425 1624 (office) / 012 – 966 9152 (handphone)
Facsimile: (60) 04 – 969 4014
Port Health
Health Declaration required: Yes
PORT APPROACH & PILOTAGE
Approach
Arrival Departure Restrictions: No. Minor Port Limit (Sipitang, Wesron, Membakut,
Kimanis, Usukan Tunku & Bakapit). Minor Port Limit
(Sipitang, Wesron, Membakut, Kimanis, Usukan
Tunku & Bakapit)
Tidal Variation: 1.5m – 2.5m
Prevailing Currents: 0 to 3 knots
Prevailing Winds: Slight/SWLY/NELY
(Terusan Tando Bulong in Semporna approx, 24076 metres – 13
nautical miles)
Depth of Channel:
South channel – 15m
North channel – 11.3m
Depth and Breadth of Turning Basin
Length of channel:
Location of turning basin: No Restrictions in turning opposite berths at Star Cruises
Terminal, North Port or West Port.
Diameter: Minimum 420m
Depth: 10m
Under keel clearance required:
Depth at berth face:
Other points to note: British Admiralty Charts and MAL Charts, Admiralty List of Radio
Signal Vol.6
Pilotage
Pilotage Name: State Department of Port & Harbours
Head Quarters, Bangunan Sri Sabah, Jalan Tanjung Batu, P.O. Box
80184 87011 W.P. Labuan
Pilotage Phone No: (60) 087-412966
Pilotage Fax No: (60) 087-417531
Is Pilotage Compulsory: Yes
Position of Pilot Pickup: Refer to relevant marine charts for British Admiralty and MAL
Distance from Berth: Refer to relevant marine charts for British Admiralty and MAL
Pilot VHF Channel: Calling Cnn 16,70; Working: 10
Description of Pilot Boat: Fibre Made, varies enclosed and open (20-30 metres)
Pilot Hours: 24 hours
Pilotage Fees: As per port and harbour fees (regulation 2006)
PORT OPERATORS & SERVICES
Shipping agents / Port operations / Services
Harper Wira Sdn.Bhd
Address: Harper Wira Sdn. Bhd, P O Box 13976, 88846 Kota Kinabalu,
Telephone: (60) 88-252339, 88-212279, 88-222399
Facsimile: (60) 88-216228
Email: Hwsb-kk@tm.net.my
Contact person: Mr Lee Kim Yin
Towage
Are tugs available: Yes
Are tugs compulsory: No
Tug operators: Fardeco Shipping Sdn Bhd
Ship or tug lines: Refer to shipping agency
Linesman
Working hours: 0700 – 1700 pm
Port Officials
Working hours: 0730 – 1530 pm (1st Shift), 1530 – 2330 pm ( 2nd Shift) and 2330 –
0730 am (3rd Shift)
Stevedoring
Koperasi Kota Kinabalu Stevedoring & Transports Berhad
Provedoring
None
Bunkering
Fuel Grades: Gas Oil (diesel) MFO
Quay or barge: Quay
Suppliers: S.P. Satifa Logistics Sdn.Bhd
Water
Fresh Water: Yes
Exquay or barge: Exquay
No of hoses: 10
Capacity per hose/hour: 50 MT/Hour (Normal Pressure)
Tonnes per hour guaranteed: 50 MT/Hour (Normal Pressure)
Type of connect: Hose and water point
Connect size in inches: 25 inches
Dry Garbage
Dry garbage: Yes
Barge alongside: No
Containers available: Yes
Size of containers: 6 by 6 feet
Number available: 4
Incineration or dump: Dump
Facilities to transport: Dump truck
Wet Garbage
Wet garbage: Yes (arranged by shipping agent)
Ship or shore pump: Lorry (arranged by shipping agent)
Sludge disposal: None
Sludge details: None
Repair Facilities
Nearest dry dock: Labuan Shipyard and Engineering
Length: 140m
Beam: 28m
Maximum tonnage: 8000 GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage)
Divers available: Yes
Engineering facilities: Yes
