Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Kirteh Oil Terminal
Kirteh Oil Terminal (Malaysia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 57415). It lies on the South China Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- World Port Index no.
- 57415
- Coordinates
- 4.57°N, 103.47°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Malaysia
- Other names
- Kertih Port
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 183.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 20.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 420 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 420 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kirteh Oil Terminal, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 161 (Enroute) - South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand.
Frequently asked questions about Kirteh Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Kirteh Oil Terminal?
Kirteh Oil Terminal (Malaysia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 4.57°N, 103.47°E.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kirteh Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 183.0 m, beam 32.0 m for Kirteh Oil Terminal. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kirteh Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 420 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,000 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Penang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kirteh Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kirteh Oil Terminal through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.