Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Sarikei
Sarikei (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51583). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYSAR
- World Port Index no.
- 51583
- Coordinates
- 2.13°N, 111.53°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sarawak
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 10.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 7.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
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) | 590 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 570 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,160 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sarikei, with full port guides:
- Singapore · 470 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 480 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 550 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 560 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 Sarikei
Where is Port of Sarikei?
Sarikei (Malaysia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 2.13°N, 111.53°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sarikei?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYSAR for Sarikei. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sarikei?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 7.6 m for Sarikei. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sarikei from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,160 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Semarang (Tanjung Emas).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sarikei?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sarikei 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.