Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Tawa
Tawa (Malaysia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51586). It lies on the Celebes Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MYTWU
- World Port Index no.
- 51586
- Coordinates
- 4.25°N, 117.88°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Celebes Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sarawak
- 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 | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- 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) | 770 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Tawa, with full port guides:
- Manila · 650 nm
- Cai Mep – Thi Vai · 750 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 750 nm
- Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) · 770 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 Tawa
Where is Port of Tawa?
Tawa (Malaysia) lies on the Celebes Sea, at about 4.25°N, 117.88°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tawa?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MYTWU for Tawa. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Tawa from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 770 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,190 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manila, Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Tawa?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Tawa 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.