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Labuan

Labuan is a small natural coastal harbour on the South China Sea, in Malaysia. Its UN/LOCODE is MYLBU. Pilotage is not compulsory, tugs are available and it is a first port of entry. Labuan offers fuel oil and diesel, ship stores, fresh water, major repairs and a medium dry dock. Vessel Hunter tracks its live arrivals and the vessels heading its way.

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Port profile

UN/LOCODEMYLBU
CountryMalaysia
TypePort
RegionRiau Archipelago
Coordinates5.270, 115.243

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Arrival profile

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Port calls and time in port

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Recent calls at Labuan and how long each vessel stayed.

Services and supplies

What Labuan offers a visiting ship, as the port index records it. Lines the index does not state are left out.

Supplies

Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel
Yes
Fresh water
Yes
Deck stores
Yes
Engine stores
Yes

Repair

Ship repairs
Major
Dry dock
Medium
Slipway
Small
Electrical repair
Yes

Harbour

Pilotage
Not compulsory
Tugs
Yes
Stevedores
Yes
Mobile cranes
Yes

Waste and health

Dirty ballast reception
No
Medical facilities
Yes

Largest vessel

Beam
45 m
Draft
18 m

Approach and berths

Shelter, entrance, clearance and cargo berths at Labuan, as the nautical port index records them. Depths are not shown: the index gives them as broad bands for one point in the port, too coarse to plan a call on.

Approach

Shelter
Excellent
Entrance restrictions
Tide, heavy swell
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Salvage tugs
Yes
ETA message required
Yes

Entry

First port of entry
Yes
Free pratique
Yes
Sanitation inspection
Yes

Cargo and berths

Wharves
Yes

Connections

Airport nearby
Yes

Ports near Labuan

Other Malaysia ports on the same stretch of coast.

Questions about Labuan

What is the UN/LOCODE of Labuan?

The UN/LOCODE of Labuan is MYLBU.

Is pilotage compulsory in Labuan?

No. The nautical port index lists pilotage in Labuan as not compulsory.

Can ships take bunkers in Labuan?

Yes. Labuan offers fuel oil and diesel, according to the nautical port index.

Does Labuan have a dry dock?

Yes. Labuan has a medium dry dock and major ship repairs.

What is the largest vessel Labuan can take?

The nautical port index gives a largest vessel of 45 m wide, 18 m draft for Labuan.

Is Labuan a first port of entry?

Yes. Ships arriving from abroad can clear in at Labuan.

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