Port of Teluk Anson

The controlling depth at Teluk Anson is 4.8 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Teluk Anson is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Malaysian Lighthouses Lighthouse at 15.9 NM to the SW. Other aids include Kuala Bernam (16 NM SW), Pulau Katak (24.9 NM WNW), Pulau Sembilan (30 NM W), White Rock (30.5 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Teluk Anson 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 Teluk Anson (MYTAN) 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 MYTAN on the live map.

The Port of Teluk Anson is a port in MY. Its UN/LOCODE is MYTAN — 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 Teluk Anson 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.