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Port of Kuching, Sarawak

MYKCH🇲🇾Malaysia

Port Location

About Port of Kuching, Sarawak

Established in 1827, this Malaysian port serves the capital city of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. It handles general cargo and is a key maritime gateway for the region.

Background
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwestern tip of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of 431 km2 (166 sq mi) with a population of about 162,843 in the Kuching North administrative region and 351,815 in the Kuching South administrative region—a total of 514,658 people.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
9m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1827

Terminals

SENARI TERMINAL KUCHING

KUCHING PORT AUTHORITY (KPA)

Jalan Pelabuhan, 93450 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

www.kpa.gov.my →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MYKCH
Country
🇲🇾Malaysia
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Riau Archipelago
Latitude
1.5626°
Longitude
110.3808°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1903361 →
Wikidata
Q220445 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.dbku.gov.my →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Kuching, Sarawak?+
The approach to Kuching, Sarawak is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Renard Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Kuching Entrance Range Rear (5.3 NM NE), Kuching Entrance Range Front (5.6 NM NE), Tanjung Batu (6.5 NM NE), Tanjung Embang Range Rear (8.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Kuching, Sarawak on?+
The Port of Kuching, Sarawak is situated on the South China Sea in MY. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kuching, Sarawak?+
You can track vessels near Kuching, Sarawak (MYKCH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for MYKCH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Kuching, Sarawak?+
The Port of Kuching, Sarawak 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.