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.

Country
Malaysia
UN/LOCODE
MYSBW
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
2.2833° N, 111.8167° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Length
99 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Distance
13 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →