Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan (MYSDK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan (UN/LOCODE MYSDK) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the Sulu Sea. It sits at 5.8333° N, 118.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sabah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan
Where is Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan located?
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the Sulu Sea. Its coordinates are 5.8333° N, 118.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan is MYSDK — country code MY, location code SDK.
How deep is Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan reports a maximum draft of 12 m, a maximum length of 199 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan have?
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →