Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Sibu
Sibu (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51580). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYSBW
- World Port Index no.
- 51580
- Coordinates
- 2.28°N, 111.82°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sarawak
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- 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 | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 99.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 22.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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 | 1,150 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sibu, with full port guides:
- Singapore · 490 nm
- Tanjung Pelepas · 500 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 560 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 570 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 Sibu
Where is Port of Sibu?
Sibu (Malaysia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 2.28°N, 111.82°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sibu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYSBW for Sibu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Sibu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 99.0 m, beam 22.2 m for Sibu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Sibu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 590 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,150 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 Sibu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sibu 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.