Port of Sibu (MYSBW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sibu (UN/LOCODE MYSBW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. It sits at 2.2833° N, 111.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sarawak
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sibu
Where is Port of Sibu located?
Port of Sibu is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the South China Sea. Its coordinates are 2.2833° N, 111.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sibu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sibu is MYSBW — country code MY, location code SBW.
How deep is Port of Sibu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sibu has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sibu?
Port of Sibu reports a maximum length of 99 m, a maximum beam of 22.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Sibu?
Port of Sibu is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sibu have?
Port of Sibu is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sibu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →