Seaport · Malaysia
Port of Victoria
Victoria (Malaysia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51680). It lies on the South China Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- World Port Index no.
- 51680
- Coordinates
- 5.28°N, 115.23°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Sabah
- Other names
- Labuan
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 45.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 18.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 252.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 23.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- 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) | 600 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,060 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Victoria, 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. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Victoria
Where is Port of Victoria?
Victoria (Malaysia) lies on the South China Sea, at about 5.28°N, 115.23°E.
What is the maximum vessel size at Victoria?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel beam 45.0 m, draft 18.0 m for Victoria. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Victoria from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 600 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,060 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Cai Mep – Thi Vai, Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City), Manila.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Victoria?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Victoria 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.