Port of Bintulu Port (MYBTU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bintulu Port (UN/LOCODE MYBTU) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. It sits at 3.2667° N, 113.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Malaysia
UN/LOCODE
MYBTU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
3.2667° N, 113.0667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.5 m
Max Vessel Length
299 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Sarawak

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
80 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bintulu Port

Where is Port of Bintulu Port located?

Port of Bintulu Port is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 3.2667° N, 113.0667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bintulu Port?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bintulu Port is MYBTU — country code MY, location code BTU.

How deep is Port of Bintulu Port?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bintulu Port has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bintulu Port?

Port of Bintulu Port reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 299 m, a maximum beam of 49 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Bintulu Port require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bintulu Port.

What type of harbor is Port of Bintulu Port?

Port of Bintulu Port is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bintulu Port have?

Port of Bintulu Port is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bintulu Port are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51585), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →