Pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 25 metres length overall (LOA) and above entering or leaving the port water limits. Pilotage services are available around the clock and incoming vessels shall contact Samalaju Port Control Tower on Channel 16 or Channel 12 when they are within VHF range.
Ships in distress can contact the port on Channel 16. The pilot boarding position is located at: Latitude 03°37.022'N Longitude 113°16.432'E.
Towage
Tug services for berthing and unberthing of vessels are available. All tugboats are fully equipped with fire fighting and anti-pollution equipment. The port provides the following marine crafts
- 2 units 45 tonnes Bollard Pull Ship Handling Tugs
- 1 unit 25 tonnes Bollard Pull Ship Handling Tugs.
- 1 unit Pilot Boat
Mooring
Mooring services are also provided 24 – hours a day. All mooring gangs are fully trained to safely secure vessels to berths and jetties.