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Port of Tawau, Sabah

MYTWU🇲🇾Malaysia

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About Port of Tawau, Sabah

Also known as: Dermaga Kastam

Tawau Port is a quay facility in Malaysia. It serves as a cargo handling point, with key vessel types and facilities supporting its operations.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
51586 →
GeoNames ID
7768816 →
Wikidata
Q111387329 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
MYTWU
Country
🇲🇾Malaysia
Time Zone
UTC+8
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Celebes Sea
Latitude
4.2497°
Longitude
117.9051°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tawau, Sabah?

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The approach to Tawau, Sabah is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Batu Tinagat Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Coal Mine Reach (16.2 NM W), Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses (17.2 NM ESE), Pulau Kalung Kalungan (45.8 NM NNE), Tanjung Arang (48.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tawau, Sabah on?

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The Port of Tawau, Sabah 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 Tawau, Sabah?

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You can track vessels near Tawau, Sabah (MYTWU) 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 MYTWU on the live map.

Where is the Port of Tawau, Sabah?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE MYTWU mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tawau, Sabah?

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The Port of Tawau, Sabah 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.