Port of Muara Harbor (BNMUA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Muara Harbor (UN/LOCODE BNMUA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Brunei, on the South China Sea. It sits at 5.0333° N, 115.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

Country
Brunei
UN/LOCODE
BNMUA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
5.0333° N, 115.0667° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
10 m
Max Vessel Length
238 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Brunei

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
AnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Muara Harbor (BNMUA)
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Distance
14 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Muara Harbor

Where is Port of Muara Harbor located?

Port of Muara Harbor is a seaport located in Brunei, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 5.0333° N, 115.0667° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Muara Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Muara Harbor is BNMUA — country code BN, location code MUA.

How deep is Port of Muara Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Muara Harbor has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

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

Port of Muara Harbor reports a maximum draft of 10 m, a maximum length of 238 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Muara Harbor require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Muara Harbor.

What type of harbor is Port of Muara Harbor?

Port of Muara Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Muara Harbor have?

Port of Muara Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Muara Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →