Port of Tawa (MYTWU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tawa (UN/LOCODE MYTWU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Malaysia, on the Celebes Sea. It sits at 4.2500° N, 117.8833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sarawak
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tawa
Where is Port of Tawa located?
Port of Tawa is a seaport located in Malaysia, on the Celebes Sea. Its coordinates are 4.2500° N, 117.8833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tawa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tawa is MYTWU — country code MY, location code TWU.
How deep is Port of Tawa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tawa has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tawa?
Port of Tawa reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 199 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tawa require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Tawa, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Tawa?
Port of Tawa is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tawa have?
Port of Tawa is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tawa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51586), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →