INTRODUCTION

Kemaman Port is located at Tanjung Sulung (latitude 04°15’ 00” N, longitude 103°28’00” E) on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, about 75km from Kuantan.

The port is operated by the kemaman Port Authority, a federal statutory body under the purview of the Ministry of Transport. Kemaman is located in the heart of the Eastern Corridor, a new growth area. It is one of the deepest seaports in Malaysia and is fast emerging as a new gateway to the Asia-Pacific region.

Kemaman is a deep-sea, all-weather port operating all the year round. It is capable of handling vessels of up to 150,000 dwt and various types of cargo ranging from general cargo, dry bulk to liquid bulk.

Kemaman has a rapidly growing industrial hinterland. Industries located nearby include steel manufacturing, electronics, wood-based and other small-and medium-sized general industries. Also located nearby are crude oil terminals, gas-processing plants, refinery and petrochemical complexes.

FACILITIES

Kemaman has five major terminals: the East Wharf and Liquid Chemical Berth operated by Kemaman Port Authority, the Kemaman Supply Base operated by Pangkalan Bekalan Kemaman Sdn Bhd, the LPG Export Terminal operated by Petronas (the national oil corporation) and the West Wharf.

SUPPORTING SERVICES

• Direct bunkering via pipelines and lorries.
• Marine services - towage and pilotage = are provided to ensure safe and fast berthing and unberthing of vessels.
• Other services are upon request.