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 Sabah
has eight main seaports which are accessible by international shipping.
They are Kota Kinabalu, Sepangar Bay, Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu,
Kudat, Kunak and Labuan. The port of Labuan enjoys free port status.
With the exception of Labuan, all the ports are under the jurisdiction
and control of the Sabah Ports Authority.
The seven ports of Sabah (excluding Labuan which is now a Federal
Territory) handled 16.59million tonnes of cargo in 1998, showing an
decrease of 18.2% over that of 1997 with 19.61million tonnes. Sandakan
Port handled the biggest tonnage (4.83 million tonnes), followed by
Kota Kinabalu (3.32 million tonnes), Tawau (3.64 milliom tonnes),
Sepangar Bay (2.47 million tonnes), Lahad Datu (2.06 million tonnes),
Kudat (0.26 million tonnes) and Kunak (0.01 million tonnes).
The Sabah Ports Authority (SPA) was formed in 1968 under the Sabah
Ports Authority Enactment 1967. This was amended in 1981 to authorised
SPA to take over control of all ports within the state. The major
ports are those of Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau, and the Sapangar
Bay Oil Terminal, while the minor ports are of Lahad Datu, Semporna,
Kunak and Kudat. A new port just 5 KM from the Kota Kinabalu Industrial
Park is due for completion in 2000.
The Port of Kota Kinabalu has twelve berths for vessels of up to 16,000
displacement tons. Six of the berths can handle vessels carrying containers.
Straddle carriers and forklifts are used to move containers or general
cargo.
Source: Ports of Malaysia, Gateway to the world
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As a statutory body, SPA has the following functions and responsibilities:
1. To provide and maintain adequate, efficient port services and
facilities
2. To coordinate all activities within Sabah Ports
3. To promote the use and the improvement and development of the
port
4. To execute such works may be necessary in respect of the SPA
Enactment 1981.
Source: SPA: The Golden Gateway to Better Business
Opportunities in Sabah (Pamphlet)
The Sabah Ports Authority
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| Sabah Port Authority, Kota Kinabalu. |
In addition to managing the port services
and facilities, the Sabah Ports Authority also handles wharf and
storage facilities, stevedoring services, mechanised cargo handling
for container goods and bulk liquid cargo and port security.
http://www.infosabah.com.my/spa
Source: SPA: The Golden Gateway to Better Business Opportunities
in Sabah
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PORT PASS
All port premises are restricted areas,
and persons entering the port must have valid passes from the respective
head of the port concerned.
A fee of RM5.00 is charged for annual port pass for individuals and
RM2.00 for renewal. Vehicle passes carry a fee of RM10.00 per annum.
Temporary passes are issued free of charge. The Marine Department
provides pilotage. Fresh water is available from mains at the wharves.
OPERATIONAL HOURS
1st Shift: 0730-1130 hours
2nd Shift: 1300-1700 hours
3rd Shift: 1800-2200 hours
The administration office will be closed on Sundays
and public holidays.
Source: SPA: The Golden Gateway to Better Business
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