Port of Batang Kali

The approach to Batang Kali is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kuala Selangor Lighthouse at 24.5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Pulau Angsa (30.1 NM SW), Marine Department Signal Station (31.4 NM SSW), Klang South Port (31.6 NM SSW), Tanjung Harapan (32.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Batang Kali is located within the Strait of Malacca — the primary shipping route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, carrying over 25% of global traded goods. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Batang Kali (MYBAK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Batang Kali is a port in MY. Its UN/LOCODE is MYBAK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, MY, are the ISO country code for MY. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Batang Kali operates in the UTC+8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.