Port of Lahad Datu (MYLDU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lahad Datu (UN/LOCODE MYLDU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the Celebes Sea. It sits at 5.0167° N, 118.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sabah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lahad Datu
Where is Port of Lahad Datu located?
Port of Lahad Datu is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the Celebes Sea. Its coordinates are 5.0167° N, 118.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lahad Datu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lahad Datu is MYLDU — country code MY, location code LDU.
How deep is Port of Lahad Datu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lahad Datu has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lahad Datu?
Port of Lahad Datu reports a maximum draft of 20 m, a maximum length of 199.9 m, a maximum beam of 36 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lahad Datu require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Lahad Datu, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Lahad Datu?
Port of Lahad Datu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lahad Datu have?
Port of Lahad Datu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lahad Datu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →