Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan
Pelabuhan Sandakan (Malaysia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51720). It lies on the Sulu Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYSDK
- World Port Index no.
- 51720
- Coordinates
- 5.83°N, 118.12°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Sulu Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sabah
- Other names
- Elopura
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 199.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 730 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 720 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,120 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pelabuhan Sandakan, with full port guides:
- Manila · 550 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 720 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 730 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 850 nm
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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Pelabuhan Sandakan
Where is Port of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
Pelabuhan Sandakan (Malaysia) lies on the Sulu Sea, at about 5.83°N, 118.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pelabuhan Sandakan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYSDK for Pelabuhan Sandakan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Pelabuhan Sandakan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 199.0 m, beam 32.3 m, draft 12.0 m for Pelabuhan Sandakan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Pelabuhan Sandakan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 730 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,120 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pelabuhan Sandakan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pelabuhan Sandakan 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.