Port Klang
PORT INFORMATION
All facilities and services developed by Port Klang Authority have been privatised to private companies - Klang Container Terminal Bhd + Klang Port Management Sdn Bhd (North Port) and West Port to Kelang Multi Terminal Sdn Bhd. Port Klang Authority retains regulatory authority and oversees the operations of the companies. It is also responsible for development of additional facilities and the passenger terminal operated by Star Cruise.
PORT LIMITS
Northern Limits:
A Line from beacon burning North-West towards Pulau Angsa Lighthouse until it intersects Lat 3( 07′.24N thence extending due East along this latitude till it meets the mainland.
Southern Limits:
A line from Tanjung Ru running West along Lat 2( 50′. 21 N till it intersects Long 101( 14′.0 E thence extending due North along this long latitude till it meets Pulau Pintu Gedong.
There shall be included within the limits all waters in Klang Straits Selat Lumut, Sungai Puluh, Sungai Aur, Sungai Langat and other waterways continued within the Lat 3( 07′.24 N and 2( 50′.21 N and Westwards towards the coast from Long 100(28′.30 E (which passes through Connaught Bridge) : including all piers, jetties, landing places, wharves, quays, docks and other similar works whether within or without the line of high water mark subject to any rights of private property therein.
PILOTAGE
Movement of all vessels within the port’s pilotage district is compulsory. The service is provided around-the-clock by Klang Port Management Sdn Bhd and Kelang Multi Terminal Sdn Bhd. Pilot boarding point is either at Pintu Gedong in the South channel or Pulau Angsa in the North channel.
1. Pilotage Exemption to Master of vessels
i. The master of the Vessel should have made not less than 6 movements in and 6 movements out under compulsory pilotage; after which he will appear before the Pilotage Committee for an oral examination. The master’s Knowledge of the port waters and local regulation will be assessed and the exemption issued will be granted the Master, for a period to be determined by the Pilotage Committee.
ii. Exemption is granted for vessels calling at the anchorages and not to the berths of the Terminal Operators, at the discretion of the Pilotage Committee.
iii. Exemption may be granted to vessels calling at the private terminals / jetty via:-
Star Cruise Passenger Terminal, Kedah Cement Jetty and private jetties along the Sungai Klang and Sungai Aur. Being private terminals / jetties all risks and damage will be borne by the respective owners of the terminals / jetties.
iv. All intended vessels should have proper communication equipment inclusive of a VHF radio set operating on ch. 12 and 14 and an operational radar.
v. Vessels shall report their arrival at the Pilot Boarding Ground prior entering or leaving the port. All Masters must strictly follow instruction received from the Pilot Operation Room and report their position at the prescribed way-points. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the exemption.
vi. Vessels shall report to the Pilot Station their anchorage position in range (n.m) x brg (T) from the nearest navigational aid and the time they dropped or weighed anchor.
vii. All vessels shall observe the Int. collision Regulation (1972) and local By Laws.
viii. No vessels shall impede the safe passage of a deep draft vessel whilst navigating within port waters.
ix. The use of the auto-pilot is strictly forbidden for all vessels navigating within port waters.
x. All vessels shall navigate at a safe speed and shall not exceed 6 knots whilst passing the West Port.
xi. Port Klang Authority reserves the right to withdraw the exemption at any time and without any notice or reason.
2. The Usage of Tugs for Berthing / Unberthing of Vessels
NAVIGATIONAL APPROACH
a. Pulau Angsa passage through the South channel with 200m wide and 11.3m depth. Ships from Penang and to Penang enter and leave the port by the North Klang Straits.
b. Pintu Gedong for passage through the South channel with 360m wide and 11.3m depth. Ships from and to Singapore enter and leave by the South Klang Straits.
ANCHORAGE
Per latest admiralty charts. Vessels may load timber and ore from privately owned junks at Deep Water Point Anchorage, exceptional cases and with permission of Port Authority it is also possible to work with Authority’s lighters at deep water point.
Special Anchorages:
The Port Authority provides an explosives anchorage and a LASH anchorage situated North of Tanjung Bakau in the North Klang Straits. The quarantine anchorage is located North-West of the North Port wharves.
FACILITIES
See North Port (Malaysia) Bhd (Klang Container Terminal Bhd / Klang Port Management S/B) and Westport (Kelang Multi Terminal S/B)
