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9 THE BORNEO EAST-WEST SEA CROSSINGS

BETWEEN INDONESIA AND MALAYSIA
This chapter reports the results of the field survey encompassing two Borneo connected
routes. They are (i) the Johor – Sintete route, and (ii) the Tawau – Tarakan – Pantoloan
route.

Figure 9.1 Location of Surveyed Routes

9.1 Economy and Trade

1) Johor, Malaysia
Johor, the southernmost state of Peninsular Malaysia, has a long coastline flanking the
Straits of Malacca on its western seaboard and the South China Sea on the east.
Known as the "Southern Gateway", Johor is the second largest state (at 19,984 km2) and is
also one of the most developed in Peninsular Malaysia. Johor's capital city, Johor Bahru (or
“JB” as it is popularly known), is the main administrative center for the state government
and a bustling commercial hub. This southernmost Malaysian city sits right next to the
national boundary between Malaysia and Singapore where they are connected via the
Johor Causeway. Thirty kilometers southwest of Johor Bahru is the Second Link which
connects Tanjung Kupang to Tuas in Singapore. Located within the district are the Sultan
Ismail International Airport, Johor Causeway, Second Link and the Johor Bahru
International Ferry Terminal.
Johor's population increased from 3.2 million in 2008 to 3.35 million in 2010 (see Table 9.1).
After experiencing a negative 4% growth in 2009, its GRDP at current price recovered in
2010, to MYR20.9 billion. The Per Capita GRDP that year was USD6,499. The services
and manufacturing sectors are the main drivers of Johor's economy, contributing 50% and
34%, respectively, to GRDP. The agriculture sector has an 11% share.

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Table 9.1 Socioeconomic Indicators of Johor State, 2008-2010

GRDP at Current Per Capita GRDP

Population
Year Prices at Current Prices
(Million)
(MYR Million) (USD)
2008 3.20 20,045 nd
2009 3.30 18,656 nd
2010 3.35 20,911 6,499
Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

The State's major agricultural products are crude palm oil, fruits and vegetables, rubber,
fresh and canned pineapple, and coconut. It also produces livestock and various fishery
products (e.g., prawns, freshwater and aquarium fish), rocks and minerals, and timber
products.
The total volume of exports/ imports at the Johor Port does not change much yearly. The
average daily volume is about 80,000 MT (see Figure 9.2). Palm oil is a major loaded good,
and petroleum, fertilizer and cement are major unloaded goods (see Figure 9.3).

Export Import
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Source: All Ports and Marine Department, Malaysia

Figure 9.2 Average Daily Cargo Volume at Johor Port, 2001-2010 (in 000 MT)

Palm Oil
29.8% Petroleu
m and
Palm Oil Fuel Oil
8.7% 16.6%

Palm Iron/ Steel

Kernel Others 2.8%
Waste 44.9%
Others
3.6%
53.7%
Grains/
Petroleu Cereal
m and 3.9%
Fuel Oil
Chemical/
Chemical/ 9.5% Cement/
Fertilizer
Fertilizer Iron/ Steel Clinker
14.0%
2.7% 0.7% 9.1%

Loaded Cargo Unloaded Cargo

Source: All Ports and Marine Department, Malaysia

Figure 9.3 Major Commodities at Johor Port, 2010 (by Weight)

Although the number of domestic air passengers coming to Johor Bahru was 1.2 million in
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tourists can go to JB by land transportation from Singapore. Many foreign visitors visiting
JB are Singaporeans because of the close distance between Singapore and JB. Malaysia
is also a very popular destination for Indonesians.
The Johor Port Authority (JPA) regulates the operations of ports in four locations, namely
(1) the Johor Port at Pasir Gudang, (2) the Tanjung Pelepas Port at Gelang Patah, (3) the
Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal at Kota Tinggi, and (4) the Changi Ferry Terminal in
Singapore. For the ASEAN RO-RO project, JPA designated the Tanjung Belungkor Ferry
Terminal (TBFT) to be connected with Sintete, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
There used to be RO-RO service operations at TBFT from 2001-2006. Now, only
passenger ferries operate at the port. The active passenger ferry routes served are the
Tanjung Belungkor-Changi Terminal route and Tanjung Belungkor-Batam and Tanjung
Pinang routes. There is currently only one ferry operator providing ferry service between
CFT and TBFT – a Malaysian company called Limbongan Maju Sdn. Bhd. Limbongan Maju
is chartering a vessel from Indo Falcon Travel & Shipping Pte. Ltd., MV Falcon II, which can
take maximum 126 passengers. The average load factor per trip is about 24% (based on
average 30 passengers per trip from information obtained between the months of May –
July 2012, when Limbongan Maju first started operations. There was no ferry service
between CFT-TBFT from Jan to mid April). There are 2 and 4 round trips from Tanjung
Belukor to Singapore on weekdays and weekends respectively. TBFT is dedicated to
passenger services operation. It cannot operate cargo services except for hand-carried
cargo limited to 10 kg per passenger.

2) Sintete, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

The characters of the east side and west side of Borneo are quite different because the
east of Kalimantan in Indonesia has oil resources and is comparatively a rich region while
the west of Kalimantan depends mainly on agricultural products. However, both ports in
Indonesia need daily consumer products from Malaysia by the export of agricultural
products.
Sintete Port is located in Sambas Regency, one of the regencies of West Kalimantan
province in Indonesia. Sambas is located in the northern part of the province, bounded in
the north by Sarawak, Malaysia and Natuna Sea, in the south by Bengkayang Regency and
Singkawang City, in the west by Natuna Sea, and in the east by Sarawak and Bengkayang
Regency. Sintete is about 200 km north of Pontianak. Its population in 2010 was about 4.4
million (see Table 9.2). Around 11% of the provincial population live in Sambas Regency.

Table 9.2 Socioeconomic Indicators of West Kalimantan, 2000-2009

GRDP at Current Per Capita GRDP at

Province/
Year Population Prices Current Prices
Regency
(IDR Billion) (USD)b
West Kalimantan 4,016,353 19,319 511
2000
Sambas 454,126 nd nd
West Kalimantan 4,042,817 33,869 850
2005
Sambas 476,036a 3,265 696
West Kalimantan 4,393,239 53,866 1,375
2010
Sambas 496,116 5,903 1,334
Notes: a-2003 population of Sambas; b-per capita GRDPs computed at prevailing dollar-rupiah exchange rates
during respective years.
Source: Statistics of West Kalimantan

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West Kalimantan's economy has been growing at a substantial average rate of 14% a year
in the last 10 years. Its GRDP at current prices in 2010 was IDR53.9 trillion, resulting in a
Per Capita GRDP of USD1,375. Its economy was dominated by the agricultural sector
(26%), trading sector (24%), and processing sector (17%). Its major products include
pepper, cocoa, coconut, oil palm, rubber, cloves, coffee, and marine and cultured fish. Its
tourism sector focuses on nature- and culture-based tourism. In 2009, over 20,000 visitors
mostly from ASEAN countries visited the province. To support its economic activities, there
are seven (7) airports and six (6) sea ports in the province.
In West Kalimantan, the import/unloading cargo is about 50% larger than the export/loading
cargo (see Figure 9.4). Pontianak port is overwhelmingly large compared to other ports in
West Kalimantan, therefore Pontianak Port is a hub in this region (see Table 9.3).

Export Import
12,000
Domestic Domestic
Loading 10,000 Unloading

8,000 8,000

6,000 6,000

4,000 4,000

2,000 2,000

0 0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Source: Dinas Perhubungan, Komunikasi dan Informatika West Kalimantan Province

Figure 9.4 Average Daily Cargo Volume in West Kalimantan (in MT)

Table 9.3 Average Daily Cargo Volume by Port, 2009 (in MT)

Overseas Domestic
Port
Import Export Unloading Loading
Sintete 299 87
Ketapang 68 555
Pontianak 233 494 6,111 2,222
Source: Dinas Perhubungan, Komunikasi dan Informatika West Kalimantan Province

Sea passenger traffic is going down while air traffic is steadily increasing. This indicates
that passengers from/to West Kalimantan are shifting from sea transport to air transport
(see Table 9.4). However, the local air network is not enough because the direct demand is
not so much and the hub airport of Indonesia is in Jakarta.

Table 9.4 Passenger Traffic from/to West Kalimantan, 2005-2009

By Ship (Domestic Passenger) By Aircraft

Year
Embarkation Disembarkation Departure Arrival Transit
2005 113,235 168,081 614,436 611,591 18,634
2006 99,583 170,659 667,870 653,876 5,687
2007 127,533 154,785 751,277 755,814 5,421
2008 135,153 114,412 753,551 707,520 7,837
2009 128,843 118,607 848,919 838,210 23,865
Source: Ministry of Transport, Indonesia

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With an area of 6,396 km2, Sambas Regency occupies 4% of West Kalimantan's land area.
Its total population in 2010 was 496,116. At current prices, the GRDP of Sambas increased
by an average of 16% from IDR3.3 trillion in 2005 to IDR5.9 trillion in 2010. By then, the
regency's per capita GRDP was almost at par with that of the province. The economy of
Sambas is still mainly agricultural (42% share in GRDP). Its major products are fruits
(particularly oranges), palm oil, coconut, rubber, coffee, pepper and cocoa (see Table 9.5).
Sambas is the largest producer of oranges in Indonesia, with an output of around 122,000
MT in 2010.

Table 9.5 Production of Fruits in Sambas Regency, 2010

Fruits Production (100 kg) Number of Trees

1 Orange 1,222,553 2,701,131
2 Banana 51,929 113,003
3 Sapodilla 29,995 16,699
4 Salacia 12,018 63,487
5 Rambutan 9,901 6,588
6 Pineapple 7,620 113,625
7 Durian 5,425 9,559
8 Mango 4,794 2,833
9 Jackfruit 4,242 4,136
10 Petai 2,959 9,617
Source: Sambas in Figures 2011

Sintete is a small port located at a river. The major production areas in the hinterland
produce palm oil, rubber, orange, and aloe vera. Although loading cargo increased,
unloading cargo remains unchanged (see Figure 9.5). Major cargoes that go out from
Sintete Port are CPO, rubber, oranges, bauxite, manganese and other minerals, pepper,
other fruits. CPO averages about 8 MT a day for export. Machine and spare parts account
for about 6 MT a day in imports. Cement is also a major inbound cargo to Sintete from
Jakarta.

250
200
Ton/day

150 Unloading
100 Loading
50
0
2005 2006 2007 2008

Source: Sintete Port Authority

Figure 9.5 Daily Average Volume of Cargo at Sintete Port, 2005-2008

These products usually go to Jakarta for transshipment to foreign destinations, such as Port
Klang in Malaysia. In the last decade, the role of Sintete Port has greatly diminished
because of the export cargo traffic that has been diverted through Pontianak Port, which is
less than five hours drive away on moderately good road. For example, the orange industry
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out to Jakarta through Sintete. Today a lesser, but still substantial, volume of oranges are
transported in wooden boxes/ crates by trucks to Pontianak Port where they are shipped to
Jakarta onwards to foreign markets or are trucked to Kuching, Sarawak. Around 2,000
MT/month of rubber also go out by truck to Pontianak then on container vessel to
Singapore (Bridgestone Tire Company).1 An alternative route from Pontianak is by RO-RO
vessel to Dumai then onwards to Malaysia and other countries. Imports (including sugar
from Malaysia and Semarang, machinery and spare parts for CPO factories) are shipped
from Java/Jakarta to Pontianak, and then trucked to Sambas/ Sintete. With this diversion of
cargo traffic to Pontianak, Sintete only contributes 1% to the total exports of West
Kalimantan.
Perhaps, the relegation of Sintete Port to a secondary role is also because of its location
and state of infrastructure. The port is an inland river port 6 miles east of Natuna Sea. It is a
small port, with a channel depth of only 3.4 m and able to accommodate cargo vessels of
up to 4.2 m draft at high tide. It needs to be dredged to 4.5 - 6 m deep.
There had been past attempts to establish transport connections between Sintete/ Sambas
and Malaysia. Sometime in 2008 or 2009, under a Sambas-Kuching agreement, a
passenger fast ferry service was supposed to service the Sintete-Sematan route. This
service, however, did not push through for unknown reasons.
Under the Malaysia-Indonesia (MALINDO) agreement, trade connections across the
borders were also initiated. Coco charcoal briquettes, oranges and fish are transported by
trucks/ vans to Kuching via Pontianak and Entikong (border crossing) two or three times a
day. In return beverage, cakes and other everyday consumer goods are brought from
Kuching to Sambas.

3) Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia

Tawau is one of the five administrative divisions of the State of Sabah in east Malaysia, on
the island of Borneo. As the easternmost state, it is located at the northern tip of the Borneo.
It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south.
Living standards in Sabah is higher than East Kalimantan although the Per Capita GRDP is
higher in the latter because it includes oil and gas. As of 2010, Sabah's population was 3.2
million and was the third most populous state in Malaysia, after Selangor and Johor (see
Table 9.6).

Table 9.6 Socioeconomic Indicators of Tawau, 2008-2010

Population GRDP at Current Prices Per Capita GRDP at Current

Year
(Million) (MYR Million) Prices (USD)
2008 16,990
2009 14,829
2010 3.21 17,242 5,359
Source: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

1
PT Sumber Djantin Sambas, the biggest rubber producer/ exporter, monopolizes rubber exports. In 2010, it
exported 18,000 MT of rubber (94% of total rubber exports) from Sintete through Pontianak. In 2011, the company
spent around IDR2 billion for cargo transportation/ logistics, 10-25% of which went to trucking services and
another 10-25% was spent on sea freight transport. All of the company's cargo is containerized. It considers
trucking rates high; port, stevedoring, stuffing/ stripping, and warehousing rates average; and customs, wharfage
and shipping rates low.

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Sabah's economy shrunk by 13% in 2009 mainly from the effects of the global financial
crisis that affected its tourism and export industries. It bounced back in 2010 when its
GRDP grew by 16% to MYR17.2 billion, translating to a per capita GRDP of USD5,359.
Sabah is a globally known premier tourist destination. Tourism, particularly ecotourism, is a
major contributor to the economy of Sabah. Tourism is one of the priority sectors under the
Halatuju development direction, which also focuses on the agriculture and manufacturing
sectors. In 2006, around 2 million tourists visited Sabah, generating tourism receipts of
MYR2.9 billion.
The agriculture sector consistently contributes 25% of the state's GRDP. The key priority
investment sectors in Sabah are oil palm, cocoa, rubber, forestry-based, food processing,
food production (fruits, vegetables, livestock, and dairy products), marine and aquaculture,
and petrochemical industries. At 35% of the national output, Sabah is Malaysia's top palm
oil producing state. The State Government has set up the Palm Oil Industry Cluster (POIC)
in Lahad Datu to further develop oil palm value adding industries (e.g., biodiesel, oil palm
biomass products, and fertilizers).
Some parts of Sabah's trade are passed through Singapore, but most exports and imports
are directly connected with foreign countries. Its total trade volume is increasing a little bit
every year. Exports are about twice the imports (see Figure 9.6).

Export (FOB) RM million Import (CIF) RM million

60,000 35,000

50,000 30,000

25,000
40,000
20,000
30,000 f
15,000
20,000
10,000
To and Via Singapore From and Via Singapore
10,000 Direct Foreign Trade 5,000 Direct foreign trade

0 0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Note: Direct foreign trade refers to imports and exports into and from Sabah that are not handled or
transhipped in Singapore. It includes trade with Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak. "From and Via
Singapore" and "To and Via Singapore" refer to Sabah's imports and exports which pass through (via)
Singapore docks and wharves, hence goods of Singapore origin imported into Sabah and goods of
Sabah origin exported to Singapore are included under this heading.
Source: Department of Statistics, Sabah, Malaysia

Figure 9.6 Exports and Imports of Sabah, 2007-2011

Major exported commodities in Sabah are animal/ vegetable oils and fats and mineral fuels
and lubricants, while major imported commodities are machinery and transport equipments
and mineral fuels and lubricants (see Table 9.7).
In the ASEAN region, Peninsular Malaysia is Sabah's biggest trade partner for export and
import. Foreign destinations of Sabah's exports are Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia.
The major sources of the State's imports are Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand (see
Figure 9.7).

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Table 9.7 Foreign Trade of Sabah, by Commodity, 2011

Commodity Export (MYR 000) Import (MYR 000)

Food 1,173,281 3,322,345
Beverages and tobacco 71,918 693,048
Crude materials, inedible 2,064,000 1,072,673
Mineral fuels, lubricants, etc. 17,669,960 6,967,103
Animal/Vegetable oils and fats 22,050,324 862,333
Chemicals 1,674,406 3,662,471
Manufactured goods 3,226,970 4,669,953
Machinery and transport equipment 1,306,907 9,253,679
Miscellaneous manufactured articles 262,184 2,113,966
Miscellaneous transactions and commodities 57,028 167,617
Source: Department of Statistics, Sabah, Malaysia

Export to South East Asia (Value) Import from South East Asia (Value)
Brunei Brunei
Others
Others Darussala Darussala
Malaysia 0.0%
0.0% m m
1.7% (Sarawak)
0.1%
1.5%
Indonesia Indonesia
Malaysia 9.1% 6.5%
(Sarawak) Myanmar Myanmar
15.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Philippines Philippine
11.3% s
1.4%
Singapore
Malaysia
Malaysia 4.6%
(Peninsula Singapore
(Peninsula r) 16.3%
r) Thailand
Vietnam 67.8%
34.4% 19.4%
4.4% Vietnam Thailand
1.7% 4.6%

Source: Department of Statistics, Sabah, Malaysia

Figure 9.7 Trade of Sabah with ASEAN, 2011

Tawau Division occupies a total of 14,905 km2 or 20% of Sabah's territory. Tawau's
population in 2009 was 475,000 70% of which are non-Malaysian citizens, including 55,000
Indonesians. Tawau's economy is mainly supported by agriculture, fisheries and
aquaculture production. Its main agricultural products are tobacco, cocoa, and palm oil.
Malaysia is the world's third largest cocoa producer (next to Ivory Coast and Ghana)
because of Tawau, which is also host to vast oil palm plantations. It is also a major fisheries
and aquaculture production area, with its high value fishes and tiger prawns being exported
to Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Among the significant development projects in Tawau are the Tawau Free Trade Zone; the
Kuhara Point, which is an integrated leisure and living complex consisting of a shopping
mall, an office tower, a four-star hotel, and high-rise luxurious condominiums; and the
Bandar Sri Indah, Sabah's largest (at 5.5 km2) satellite township development project to be
constructed on reclaimed land along the Tawau Airport Highway.
Tawau Port is the third largest port in Sabah, after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. It has
several general cargo/container berths for ships of up to 10,000 DWT and one oil jetty for
ships up to 10,000 DWT. The port, which is operated by Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd. (a

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government-linked corporation), serves as a major export center for timber, agricultural

products (palm oil, crude palm and coconut oil), rubber, and general cargo to various
destinations including Kuala Lumpur, Sandakan, Indonesia, Hongkong and Singapore.
Imports include fertilizer/ potash from China, Korea, etc., corn from Thailand, and rice from
Vietnam, which is transshipped to the Philippines on traditional wooden-hulled boats.
Tawau Port is also a very busy passenger port, handling 6-9 passenger ferry trips to/from
Nunukan everyday (maximum capacity of 140 passengers, 1-1.5 hours travel time, one-
way ticket price is IDR100,000) and one ferry trip to Tarakan thrice a week.
There is a separate port near the main port for palm oil (using tankers). Vessels above 15
GRT should dock at the main (container) port; smaller vessels (barter trading boats, fishing
boats) dock at the barter trade jetty (operated by JPDS, not Sabah Ports). There are many
NCVs (kumpits from Tawi-Tawi/ Zamboanga and jongkongs from Tarakan) at the barter
trade jetty. Goods traded from Tawau to the Philippines and Indonesia include rice, cooking
oil, biscuits (in cans), noodles, beverage/ soft drinks, Milo, other grocery items, fruits,
vegetables, and even LPG contents (because it is cheaper to refill in Tawau). From the
Philippines, traders bring cash to buy consumer goods, cigarettes, clothes, etc. From
Indonesia, traders bring cash, noodles, cigarettes, etc. The export goods from the
Philippines and Indonesia are considered "illegal" as they go through the back door and do
not pass the Customs clearance of their respective countries.

4) Tarakan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Tarakan is one of the cities of East Kalimantan Province. The province is divided into ten
(10) regencies, and four (4) cities with Samarinda as capital city. It had a population of 3.6
million in 2010, growing by an average of 4% since 2006.
East Kalimantan's GRDP in current prices in 2010 was IDR321.0 billion, growing by 2% a
year (see Table 9.8). The high per capita GRDP of USD9,575 is mainly because it includes
oil and gas, though without oil and gas income, per capita GRDP is still a high USD5,605.
Despite this, the ordinary living standard in the province is not high since GRDP by
industrial origin is low and about 10% of the labor force is seeking jobs.

Table 9.8 Socioeconomic Indicators of East Kalimantan, 2000 and 2010

Per Capita GRDP (USD)

GRDP at Current Price
Year Population
(IDR Billion) With Oil & Gas Without Oil & Gas

2000 2,443,334 nd nd nd

2010 3,553,143 320,959 9,575 5,605

Source: Statistics of East Kalimantan

Its economic structure was dominated by the mining sector (39%), processing sector (32%)
and trading sector (8%). The biggest contribution of the mining sector is from gas, followed
by non-gas and excavation. The mining sector produces mainly coal. The biggest
contribution of processing sector is oil and gas processing. The trading sector is dominated
by large trading and retail, followed by restaurant and hotel. The services sector mainly
consists of tourism, particularly culture and nature-based tourism. East Kalimantan's main
exports are LNG, coal, petroleum oils, and CPO (see Figure 9.8). Its main imports are

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crude petroleum oil, motor oil and fuel, chemicals, machinery and transport equipment.
Among the province's major agricultural products are cocoa, rubber, oil palm, rattan, pepper,
corn, fish (grouper), seaweed, and tiger shrimp.

Export Value 25.1 Billion USD Import Value 6.3 Billion USD

Crude
Anhydrou Parts of Others
palm oil
s boring/sinki diesel fuel
1.5%
Other ammonia Others ng mach of 1.3%
Others
residues 1.4% 4.8% subhead
21.7%
of 1.3%
petroleum Liquid
oils Other
natural vessels
5.3% gas with
Crude 32.1% navigation
petroleum ability
oil 1.4%
7.1%
Other
vessels,
Bituminou motorised Crude
Bituminou
Other coal s coal: of gross petroleum
s coal: Other
10.0% other than 1.9% Ammonium oil
coking motor
coking nitrate 63.8%
coal spirit,
coal 2.7% unleaded
20.9%
17.0% 5.8%

Source: Statistics of East Kalimantan

Figure 9.8 Major Exports and Imports of East Kalimantan, 2010

Tarakan is an island city separated from Kalimantan mainland. It has a total area of 250.8
km². The distance between Tarakan Island and the closest coastal area of Kalimantan
mainland is about 7 km. The city had a population of 193,370 in 2010, growing by less than
1% yearly. Its GRDP was IDR6,981 billion, growing in constant terms by 6% a year. The
city's economy is dominated by the trade, hotel and restaurant sector (40%), transport and
communication sector (16%) and manufacturing industry sector (8%). The main
commodities of Tarakan City are coal, fishery products, agricultural products, and wood
products.
Tarakan is supported by Juwata Airport and two seaports, namely Malundung Port in the
city center (West Tarakan Sub-District) and Juwata Laut ASDP Port (North Tarakan Sub-
District). The tourism industry caters mainly to local and domestic tourists. The number of
foreign and domestic tourists (from outside Tarakan City) is less than 500 a month.
In its medium-term and long-term development plan, Tarakan is envisioned to be
developed as a cross-border gateway mainly through marine and air transport connectivity.
The city is being positioned as a trade, services and logistics center for East Kalimantan. It
used to be an oil city but is now being developed as a fishery city. It is now the biggest
supplier of fishery products, coming from the hinterlands, in the province. To realize its
vision, city plans include developing high capacity cold storage facilities, road improvement
and widening especially in the northern part (as the west and central parts are already very
dense), development of a 35 ha industrial area (for processed fish, processed vegetables,
fertilizer, etc.), and improvement of the seaport and airport, among others.
In terms of containerized cargo, Tarakan exports frozen fish and shrimps (sea and
freshwater) in reefer vans to Surabaya onwards to Japan. The same products, plus paper
and steel, are also shipped domestically to Nunukan and Toli-Toli. Exports of CPO mainly
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Vietnam (see Table 9.9). Imports into Tarakan, through Surabaya and Malaysia, are rice,
vegetables, instant noodles, cigarettes and general cargo. Clothes and daily consumer
products are hand carried from Tawau by traders. The amount of the hand-carried cargo is
estimated to be about 2 or 3 MT a day. Many Indonesians go to Tawau for work, but not
many Malaysians come to Tarakan.

Table 9.9 Value of Exports from Tarakan Port to Major ASEAN

Trading Partners, 2011 (USD 000)

ASEAN Export Destinations

Product
Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Vietnam
Coal 857 36,673 13,223
Crude Palm Oil 54,876
Frozen shrimp 61
Frozen fish 36
Manufactures 1,776
Export Total 57,509 36,673 36 13,223 61

There are a number of wooden boats from hinterland areas that bring commodities to be
distributed to other regions. Therefore, Tarakan City is recognized as a distribution point for
cargo shipping. A number of wooden boats carry goods from Tawau to Tarakan and vice
versa. Usually from Tawau they bring daily consumer goods such as buckets, scoops,
beverages, etc. while in return they carry marine products like fish and shrimps and
agricultural products like cacao. From Tarakan to Tawau, cargo is carried by ship and from
Tawau to Sandakan they are carried by car or truck.

5) Pantoloan, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

The route between Tarakan and Pantoloan is a domestic connection. Although Tarakan
has only very limited hinterlands, Pantoloan is connected with other regions in Central
Sulawesi.
Central Sulawesi Province is located in the heart of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia at 2o22'
North Latitude and 3o48' South Latitude, and 119o-124o22' East Longitude. It has an area of
68,089 km2 and is surrounded by Gorontalo in the north, South Sulawesi and Southeast
Sulawesi in the south, Maluku in the east, and the Makassar Strait in the west. It is
composed of ten (10) regencies and one (1) city. In 2009, it had a population of 2.5 million,
growing by an average of 2% a year.
In 2010, the province's GRDP at current prices of IDR36.9 billion was growing by an
average of 23% a year over the last five years, higher than the national average (see Table
9.10). This resulted in a substantial gain in per capita GRDP of USD1,568 almost doubling
the five years-ago level. The farming sector contributed the biggest share to the economy
(40%), followed by the service sector (18%), trade, hotel and restaurant sector (12%),
manufacturing (8%), transport/ communication (7%), and construction sector (7%).
Total exports that year reached USD441.9 million, mostly consisting of cocoa (67%),
followed by crude coconut oil, CPO, frozen shrimps and prawns, nickel ore, crude
petroleum oil, and wood products (see Table 9.10). Malaysia, USA and Singapore
absorbed three-fourths of all exports from the province. Imported products included
industrial machines, fruits and vegetables. In terms of tourism, a total of 1,398,557 visitor
arrivals was registered, 99% of which were domestic visitors.

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Table 9.10 Socioeconomic Indicators of Central Sulawesi, 2005-2010

Per Capita GRDP at Current

GRDP at Current Prices
Year Population Prices
(IDR Billion)
(USD)
2000 2,175,993 8,649 432
2005 2,312,861 17,117 805
2010 2,635,009 36,856 1,568
Source: Statistics of Central Sulawesi

Table 9.11 Exports of Central Sulawesi by Commodity, 2009

Value Volume
Commodity
(USD 000) (MT)
1 Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw/roasted 228,313 92,185
2 Crude oil of coconut 9,906 17,750
3 Shrimps and prawns, frozen 8,749 1,438
4 Nickel ores and concentrate 8,624 629,999
5 Crude palm oil 7,019 10,550
6 Crude petroleum oil 7,019 10,550
7 Non coniferous, planed of a thickness > 6mm 607 468
8 Doors and their frames and thresholds of wood 309 191
9 Rattans, used primarily for plaiting 198 192
Other tropical wood, other sanded or end joined & planed,
10 117 34
thickness > 6mm
Others 454 397
Source: Statistics of Central Sulawesi

The intra-ASEAN trade partners of Central Sulawesi are Malaysia for exports and
Singapore for imports (see Figure 9.9). Only Singapore may be the largest source of
imports because unloaded cargo in the province comes through Java and other islands.

FOB (mil.US$) in Year 2009

Others,
115,
40% Malaysia,
Vietnam, 154,
1, 53%
0%
Singapore,
20,
7%

Source: Sulteng Dalam Angka 2010

Figure 9.9 Major Export Destinations of Central Sulawesi Exports (by Value), 2010

There are two methods of cocoa shipment from Pantoloan Port, that is, by break bulk cargo
and containerized (cocoa in bags). Fishery products, wooden products such as door or their
frames, and rattan may use RO-RO ships if their consumers are distributed in the
hinterlands of the destination countries. The major import commodities are wheat, sugar,
fertilizer, instant noodles and cement which mostly come from Java and Makassar. Some
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Palu is Central Sulawesi's capital city and main gateway, including Mutiara Airport and
Pantoloan. The city serves as the province's trade, commercial, financial, educational,
health, and tourism center and is home to about 500,000 people.
The vision of the Provincial Government of Central Sulawesi is to develop Palu as "the
North Gate of Indonesia." For this purpose, the local government continues to develop the
city's infrastructure to stimulate business activities. This includes a 150-ha industrial zone
for cacao, fisheries and other agribusiness processing; improvement/ expansion of the
airport, main seaport and smaller ports; fishing port in Toli-Toli; tourism facilities
development; hydropower development; and possibly a canal cutting across Tomini Bay
and Makassar Strait from east to west.
The province continues to promote its tourism products such as nice white sand beaches,
dive sites and sailing (for example, the "Sail Tomini" yachting event from Australia).
Tourists come mainly by air but also sometimes by cruise ship, as had happened in the
recent past when 2 cruise ships from UK and Germany (via Singapore and Makassar)
called on Pantoloan Port and another docked in anchorage in Donggala Port, 60 km from
Palu, which is nearer the dive sites.
Pantoloan Port currently handles 5,000 TEUs per month. In 2009, 130,000 MT of cargo
worth USD244 million was exported from Pantoloan. Exports are mostly cacao (225,000
MT/year) that are shipped to Surabaya/ Java onwards to Singapore. Cacao, in bags and
placed manually in container vans, is shipped out to Batam by 3-4 vessels (2,800 MT each)
per month. Other outbound commodities are rice, seaweed, fish and CPO. Imports include
break bulk consumer goods like rice (from Vietnam), wheat, sugar, salt, instant noodles, as
well as fertilizer and cement (mostly from Java and Makassar).
Domestic cargo includes rattan, wood (including coco lumber), and sand and gravel that
are brought in/out by inter-island vessels. Although some people expect to export oranges
to Sabah, on condition that some orange products are outbound to Kalimantan, it might be
difficult at present because the road network and logistics system are not enough.
Pantoloan Port has a deep berth, from 19-26 m, so it can accommodate even mother
vessels. The wharf has already been expanded from 200m to its current length of 461 m,
with plans to further expand it to the target 550 m. Some ten (10) ha of the port's total 60 ha
area is already developed. Another seven (7) ha is undergoing development for additional
container facility at the west side and for multipurpose/ general cargo and passengers in
the middle portion. The provincial government is supporting the expansion of the container,
warehouse, liquid bulk, dry bulk and depot facilities, with funding already allocated for 15 of
the 25 ha for this expansion. Another 40 ha is planned for development with private sector
investment within the next five years. Another 40 ha is planned for development with private
sector investment within the next five years. It is equipped with cranes, toploaders, forklifts,
reachstackers, a tugboat and a speedboat. It has no fuel bunkering facilities but is served
by a bunker boat.
The port operator (PELINDO) is making profits from its operations, mainly from cargo traffic.
The number of ship calls has been decreasing from 2007-2011 as bigger vessels are
calling on the port. With its deep berth and wide parking space, PELINDO believes that the
port is ready for RO-RO shipping development. Tidal water is ±1 m on normal days but
goes as high as ±2.5 m during full moon.

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9.2 Corridor-wide Traffic

1) Johor – Sintete

Figure 9.10 The Routes of Subsidized Pioneer Shipping Service between Sintete and Tj. Pinang

The Study Team did not observe any shipping service between Johor and Sintete during
the field survey.
There may be some cargo demand on the route. The Study Team collected some
piecemeal information about the demand to be detoured through the Natuna islands, the
ports in Riau such as Tanjung Pinang and the ports in Sumatra such as Dumai. The
Entikong-Tebedu land crossing border between West Kalimantan and Sarawak may help
such detoured service. However, combined cargo volumes may be only marginal.
In terms of route distance, the Natuna detour route is the second best to direct shipping.
But this route is operated by government subsidy to offset revenue deficit.

Table 9.12 Land Cross-Border Trade at Entikong – Tebedu Border, 2000-2006

Year Export to West Kalimantan Import from West Kalimantan

2000 6,726,794 9,080,618

2001 5,743,240 12,658,958
2002 12,658,743 21,214,300
2003 36,160,111 18,516,408
2004 18,293,427 22,770,619
2005 15,532,862 23,638,920
2006 17,917,986 35,352,587
Note: US$
Source: Statistical Department, Sarawak

The Study Team collected a bit old data from Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal (TBFT)
which is the vehicle traffic using RO-RO service between TBFT and Changi, Singapore.
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demand with no road transport competition and a RO-RO route would be not short, TBFT
could operate in a sustainable way.

300
250
200
150
100 In

50 Out

0
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Source: Lembaga Pelabuhan Johor

Figure 9.11 Average Daily Vehicles of Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal in the past

As for passenger demand, the candidate route expects smaller demand than cargo. When
analyzing the current air passenger movement, there is no demand from Pontianak to
Johor.

Table 9.13 Air Passenger Ratio (From Indonesia to Malaysia)

Penang Johor
(100%) Kuala Lumpur Malacca Kuching Tawau
+ Ipoh Bahru
Sumatra 18.42% 11.76% 1.12% 0.03% 0.00% 0.00%
Java + Bali 0.00% 66.39% 0.00% 0.02% 0.00% 0.00%
Pontianak 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.14% 0.00%
Tarakan 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.11%
Source: Statistik Lalu Lintas Angkutan Udara 2005 by AP-I & Statistik Angkutan Udara Tahun 2005.by AP-II

2) Tawau – Tarakan – Pantoloan

There are two passenger ferry vessels, one Malaysian owned (Indo Maya) and another
Indonesian owned (Tawindo Express), that currently ply the Tarakan-Tawau route daily.
They average 20-30 passengers per trip, which takes three hours travel time. People bring
frozen fish, shrimps, rice and coconut to Tawau. Passenger cargo from Tawau includes soft
drinks, Milo, and vegetables.
In 2011, Tawau handled a total of 129,000 domestic passengers on domestic ferries and
195,000 passengers on foreign ferries (see Figure 9.12). About 60-90% of passengers from
Nunukan Port are Indonesians, mostly from Pare-Pare and Makassar, who come to Sabah
to work. Passengers from Tarakan, on the other hand, are usually traders. Passengers on
the ferries are allowed to bring only a maximum of 40 kg of cargo each.
A research study conducted by PT Adfin Bureau Indonesia in 2011 shows that 63% of
Indonesian workers in Sabah had changed into Malaysian citizenship. The statistics show
that the number of passengers coming to Tawau always exceeds the number of
passengers going out from Tawau.

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1,400
1,200
1,000 Foreign Ferry (Embark)
800 Foreign Ferry (Disemark)
600
Domestic Ferry (Embark)
400
200 Domestic Ferry (Disembark)
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Source: Sabah Marine Department

Figure 9.12 Average Daily Passenger Traffic in Tawau Port, 2004-2011

Some wooden ships carry cargos between Tawau and Tarakan. It is called a barter trade
because international trade is not permitted in Tarakan port. But Tawau Port has barter
trade wharf and keeps records of such transactions into statistics. The estimated volume is
about 40 ton daily with an increasing trend.

50

40 Unloading
Loading
30

20

10

0
2006 2008 2009 2010 2011

Source: Statistics of Tawau Port

Figure 9.13 Average Daily Cargo of Barter Trade at Tawau Port

Figure 9.14 Coastal Location of Tawau, Nunukan and Tarakan

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The Tarakan Airport is already considered an international airport, with MAS Wings
servicing the Tawau-Tarakan route thrice a week. About 20-30% of Tawau residents are
Indonesians who travel across regularly. There are also flights from Tarakan to Nunukan
twice a day, and from Tarakan to Balikpapan thrice a day.
Between Tarakan and Pantoloan, there is even no domestic RO-RO service available.
From Tarakan, its counterpart port in Sulawesi is Toli-toli due to the shortest strait crossing.
PT. ASDP operates a regular RO-RO ferry service between Palu (at Taipa Port several
kilometers away from Pantoloan Port) and Balikpapan twice a week. The 1,100 GT RO-RO
vessel has a capacity of 200 passengers, 22 cars and 70 MT cargo (general). The vessel is
already 9 years old and has average load factors of 30% passengers, 45-60% cars, and
80% cargo (to Balikpapan, but no cargo in return). Travel time takes 24 hours at 8-9 knots
speed. ASDP considers its lone vessel old and in need of interior and safety maintenance.
ASDP operations receive a 40% subsidy from the Ministry of Transport. Cargo from Taipa
is mostly fruits, vegetables and cattle, and a few trucks and used cars from Balikpapan.
Traffic in Taipa is relatively low. Especially during peak season (e.g., Christmas, Lebaran)
when the Taipa terminal becomes congested, most passengers from Palu to Balikpapan
choose to use the better vessels from Mamuju City, West Sulawesi.2 To promote increased
traffic demand, an option is to operate a newer and bigger (1,000 passenger capacity) RO-
RO ferry between Taipa and Balikpapan, which will reduce travel time to only 11 hours at
17 knots speed. Taipa Port has a parking area for 70 cars and enough space in the
passenger lounge. However, its bridge ramp has been broken for 6 months now so the
vessel's door ramp is being used instead.

2
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9.3 Port Operation and Infrastructure

1) Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal
(1) Overview of the Port
Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal (TBFT) is located in Kota Tinggi at the East Side
of Johor Bahru about 90 km via a highway. The terminal faces a frontier strait
between Malaysia and Singapore.
It was planned as the Malaysian terminal to connect with that of Singapore side with
RO-RO service. Both terminals were constructed by the Government of Malaysia
under the agreement with the government of Singapore. The government began
terminal operation in May in 1993. At present, a passenger ferry carries mostly
tourists to Desar in Malaysia.

Source: Google Map

Figure 9.15 Johor Bahru and Tj. Belungkor

(2) Natural Conditions

The sea in front of the terminal is mostly calm and wave conditions do not make
significant influence on use of the terminal. Tidal range is about 2 m (HWL 2m, LWL
0.1 m) and it happens for 2 hours normally.
(3) Port Facilities/Layout
There are a jetty, an access bridge and two floating pontoons in the sea area and a
terminal building in which CIQ facilities are arranged, road in the terminal premises
for vehicles, parking pool, and pedestrian ways with roofs in the land area. Its layout
is shown in Figure 9.16.
The east side of the jetty is designed for the use of RO-RO ferry and the west side is
for non RO-RO ferry. The length of the jetty is 175 m and depth in east side is 6 m
LWS and that in west side is 5 m LWS. The east side is equipped with a moveable
bridge or link span on which 45-pax-bus can use. However the jetty is used at
present as a place for vessels of Star Cruise to stay when it is out of operation.

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The terminal is also equipped with two floating pontoons to accommodate passenger
ferries with a smaller size. The depth of the seas at the pontoons is 4 m LWS. In
addition, fuel oil and fresh water bunker facilities are installed.
In the passenger building, there is a waiting room with 150 seats. The parking area
can accommodate 70 vehicles. The traffic lines of vehicles and passengers are
divided between inbound and outbound passengers for safety and convenience of
users.

Figure 9.16 Layout of Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal

(4) Management and Operation

Johor Port Authority (LPJ) is responsible for managing the ferry terminal. LPJ was
incorporated in 1976 under the Port Authorities Act, 1963 and the operation of the
ports under LPJ was privatized in principle under the Privatization Act 1990. This
terminal has been managed and operated by LPJ itself but after June 2012, the
terminal operation has been privatized. The current operator is Marina Island.
The contract with Marina Island is a 5+5 method. The first contract is 5 years and
then it can be prolonged for another 5 years. Finally the contract may be extended up
to 30 years. But in terms of concession fee, it will be receivable every year.
Regarding CIQS, the available facilities are security posts, police station, immigration
office, and a passenger waiting room. The terminal area is designated as the
restricted zone and necessary measures for securing security have been taken
according to the ISPS code.

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(5) Connection with Hinterland

Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal is about 100 km away from the downtown of Johor
Bahru but it is linked to the urban area by well-maintained roads such as Expressway
E22 (Senai – Desar Expressway) and Federal Road Routes 92 and 89 and it takes
less than two hours to go there from Johor Bahru. The traffic volumes are low
(several thousand vehicles daily) on the two-lane and 8-meter-wide access road to
the port due to very low population density. The access road can accommodate 20-ft
container trailers. Therefore, if a RO-RO service is introduced in the Johor – Sintete
route, vehicles might not affect the land transportation but improvement of access
roads would be necessary to allow entrance of 40-ft container trailers and other
heavy vehicles.
The Expressway E22 which bridges the Johor River is concurrently the ASEAN
Highway No.18 therefore TBFT is connected with this trunk road with a branch
access road. Although Expressway E22 is not designated as Transit Transport Route
in the ASEAN Highway network, but it is connected to North-South Expressway E2, a
Designated Transit Transport Route of ASEAN Highway No. 2 at its one end.
(6) Future Development
LPJ intends to maximize the fresh water supply, cargo handling and barter trade and
to revive vehicle-carrying ferries to Singapore and ferry services in Malaysia and to
nearby tourist areas.
(7) Topics of RO-RO Terminal
From 1993 to 2001 Syarikat Ferry link Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of MBF (M) Sdn. Bhd.
was the operator running the RO-RO ferry operation between the terminal and
Changi terminal. The ferry can carry 450 passengers and 70 vehicles. In 2002, the
operator was replaced by the company whose name is Sea Ferry but it closed the
service in 2010.
Marina Island Company which will take over the rights of the operation of the terminal
in June 2012 plans to revive RO-RO services to Singapore.

2) Port of Sintete
(1) Overview of the Port
Sintete Port is located in Semparuk district, Sambas regency in West Kalimantan and
faces the Sambas River. The port is a river port to serve sea transportation.
Singkawang and Sambas are the nearest cities to which it takes 60 minutes by land
transport and Pontianak which is a capital city of West Kalimantan Province is located
about 200 km south of the port.
Sintete port is classified as a pilot port with small activity.

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Source: Highway Department, Indonesia

Figure 9.17 Location of Pontianak and Sintete Port

(2) Natural Conditions

The depth of the port is approximately 3.4 m only and shallow waters are one of the
problems. The tidal range is 1.2 m.
(3) Port Facilities/Layout
The land area of the port is 2.69 ha where warehouses, yard and office buildings are
located. The mooring facility of the port is only a 140-m-long concrete wharf facing
Sambas River. Previously a wooden wharf of 210 m in length was placed but only
140 m of them has been changed to a concrete structure, 70 m of them remains still
in wooden structure. It makes long vessels form a queue and affects the safety in port
use.
The maximum size of vessel which the port accommodates is 1,000 GRT of cargo
vessel.

Table 9.14 Outline of Main Facilities

Channel Length: 6 nm, Width: 50 m, Depth: 4.5 m (LWS/High tide)

Basin 8m
Quay Length: 170 m (Concrete Pier)
Apron 1.7 m x 8 m and 2.7 m x 8 m.
Passenger terminal 168 m2 (used for passenger ships and Perintis ships)
Parking lot area About 80 cars
Warehouse Two (450 m2, 360 m2).

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Source: JICA Study Team

Figure 9.18 Layout of Sintete Port

(4) Management and Operation

This port is operated under management of Sintete Port of PT (Persero) Pelabuhan
Indonesia (Pelindo II).
CIQS is not available in this port and CIQS buildings and infrastructures are left
damaged and only security posts and customs office are available. Previously, the
Immigration Agency has an office to manage any foreigner but it is inactive at present.
(5) Connection with Hinterland
Sintete port can be reached by land transport about 5 hours (± 200 km) driving from
Pontianak and about 1 hour (50 km) driving from the nearest cities, Singkawang and
Sambas. The road access from Pontianak to Sintete is classified as moderate
condition with a width of only 8 meters. Most of the road users are fully loaded trucks
and private vehicles. A large number of overloaded trucks damage the pavement
condition on some sections of the Pontianak – Singkawang – Sambas road. Those
trucks usually bring goods from Sambas to Pontianak and vice versa. Several trucks
also enter Sintete Port for loading and unloading goods. This situation makes the
access road to the port heavily damaged. The Pontianak – Singkawang – Sambas
road and roads in Sintete city need a strict control of overloading as well as
improvement and expansion.
Sintete has no specific regulation to control truck movement in the city. All kinds of
trucks are allowed to access major roads from/to the port and the city area. However,
since the road capacity and size are limited and also the conditions are mostly
damaged, trucks only use certain roads/corridors for their movements. Additionally,
motorcycles cause traffic congestions in Sintete city.
In relation to the ASEAN Highway Network, the nearest road section from Sintete lies
between Pontianak and Entikong (ASEAN Highway No. 150). It means there is more
or less 200 km long to gain access to the ASEAN Highway from Sintete. Road
improvement and expansion is necessary between Sintete and Pontianak in terms of
the access to ASEAN Highway.

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(6) Future Development

Dredging work will start in September 2012.
(7) Topics of RO-RO Terminal
No information has been obtained that the port received RO-RO vessels.

3) Port of Tawau
(1) Overview of the Port
Tawau Port is one of six ports scattered in the State of Sabah, Malaysia. Tawau old
wharf was first established in 1969. Nowadays Tawau Port has several general
cargo/container berths for ships of up to 10,000 DWT and one oil jetty for ships up to
10,000 DWT.
Tawau Port is the third largest port after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. The port
serves as a major timber and agricultural products export center.
The maximum size of vessel which the port accommodates is 202 m in length and
9.5 m in draught.

Figure 9.19 Location of Tawau

(2) Natural Conditions

The tidal difference of the waters in the port is about 2.4 m in mean spring range.
Regarding largest tidal difference, the statistics shows 3.6 m but the port operator
experienced 5 m.
High sedimentation is a major issue for Tawau port, especially on main wharves.
Every two years Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd. allocates MYR5-6 million for maintenance
dredging. The last dredging was conducted in 2009.
(3) Port Facilities/Layout
There are several terminals and mooring facilities along the shoreline of the city of
Tawau. The main facilities in the port are: the main terminal, which is a distribution
center of seaborne cargo, an old berth which is not active due to aging of facilities, a
barter trade pier which is used for barter trade, a passenger terminal with pontoon
type mooring facilities, fishery ports and oil jetties. Their layout is shown in Figure
9.20. Oil jetties are located north-west of main terminal about 10 km away.
The outline of these terminals is summarized in Table 9.15.

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Main Terminal ٧

Old berth ٧
٧ Barter Trade Pier

Passenger Terminal ٧

٧ Fishery Port

Source: Google Map

Figure 9.20 Location of Terminal

Table 9.15 Outline of Facilities of Main Terminal

Terminal Outline
Main terminal 4 berths (5-11 m in depth), maximum capacity up to 30,000 DWT
Old Berth Concrete pile structure, Fairly Aging, not in use
Oil Jetties Operated by private company, ships up to 10,000 DWT.
Barter Trade Pier De-touched steel structure, Apron is about 300 m×100m, Small boat for barter trades use this
pier.
Passenger Terminal Floating pontoon, ladder, waiting room with chairs etc.
Fishery Port Base port for fishing boats, facilities of landing fished etc.
Source: Sabah Ports Authority

The existing passenger terminal is very crowded, warm (only electric fans) and
uncomfortable even during ordinary days, more so during peak/ holiday season.
High siltation is a major problem at the port, especially at the main wharves. Every
two years Sabah Ports allocates MYR5-6 million for maintenance dredging. The last
dredging was conducted in 2009. A long-term plan is to transfer port operations to
Kunak Port.
(4) Management and Operation
Tawau Port is a state port under the Sabah state government and the Sabah Ports
Authority (SPA) which was established in 1968 by the SPA Enactment under the
Sabah State Ministry of Communications and Works takes the role of a port
management body of the port of Tawau.
The operation of the port is privatized and transferred to Saba Ports Sdn. Bhd.
(SPSB). The main terminal, oil jetty and old berth are under SPSB. The passenger
terminal is managed by the city of Tawau.

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Administrative agencies such as customs, immigration authority and quarantine

authority are located at the port where they conduct their duties. It has CIQ facilities
with X-Ray scanner but processing is slow due to the many passengers.
(5) Connection with Hinterland
The port is located in front of the downtown of Tawau City but vehicles from/to the
port may not give severe influence to urban traffic. Inter-city roads are satisfactory.
Nowadays it is 2-hour driving between Tawau and Sandakan on a stretch of 160 km.
The road to Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is also designated as the ASEAN Highway
No.150. However this section is not designated as Transit Transport Route. The
ASEAN Highway alignment extends to East Kalimantan, Indonesia on the map. As a
matter of fact, the border crossing at Serudong (Sabah) – Simanggaris (East
Kalimantan) is not operational.
(6) Future Development
The construction work of a new passenger terminal building, including customs
facilities, is on-going at the area near the present passenger terminal in order to
expand its capacity.
(7) Topics of RO-RO Terminal
In the port, RO-RO terminal is neither existing nor planned by the responsible
authority.

4) Port of Tarakan
(1) Overview of the Port
There are two ports that serve passengers and goods in Tarakan City, Malundung
Port (in the city center) and Juwata Laut Port (in North Tarakan Sub District, or about
12 km from the city center). Malundung port (the port of Tarakan) is located at the
west coast of the Pulau Bunyu Island. The port is a main port of Tarakan City and
classified as a National Port with the main function as a logistics center of the island.
Recently, the government of Tarakan City is promoting the port status to be an export
port for specific products.

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٧ The port of Tarakan

Figure 9.21 Location of the Port of Tarakan

(2) Natural Conditions

The sea depth surrounding the port ranges from 3 m to 5 m and the sea depth
reaches 10 to 20 m beyond the 3 km radius to the northern sea of Tarakan Island.
The tidal range of high tide reaches about 3.2 m and the low tide 0.1 m. The high
water level and low water level in spring is 3.78 m and 0.15 m, respectively. The wind
velocity and current velocity near the port is 10 knots and 3 knots, respectively.
(PELINDO IV Annual Report 2009)
(3) Port Facilities/Layout
The area of the port is 21.6 ha hectares, composed of: water area of 17.22 ha and
land area of 4.38 ha. The mooring facility is placed about 350 m from the shoreline
and it is connected by three 350-m–long trestles. It consists of four jetties and their
outlines are summarized in Table 9.16 and the layout of facilities is shown in Figure
9.22.

Table 9.16 Jetties and Trestles

Jetties Length (m) Width (m) Structure

Jetty I 75 15 Reinforced Concrete
Jetty II 100 9 Reinforced Concrete
Jetty III 75 15 Reinforced Concrete
Jetty IV 130 25 Reinforced Concrete
Trestles Length (m) Width (m) Structure
Passenger Trestle 350 3 Wood
Old Trestle 350 6 Reinforced Concrete
New Trestle 350 5 Reinforced Concrete
Source: PELINDO IV

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Figure 9.22 The Layout of the Port of Tarakan

(4) Management and Operation

The Tarakan Port Administrator takes the role as the port authority of the port. On the
other hand, PELINDO IV takes the role of the operator of the port. Juwata Laut Port is
operated by PT. ASDP.
State administrative agencies such as customs, immigration authority and quarantine
authority are located in the port and conduct their duties there.
(5) Connection with Hinterland
The access road to Malundung Port is about 12 meters wide and has sufficient
capacity with four lanes. The access road is paved with asphalt in good condition and
is supported by road direction boards and marks. However, the load capacity is only
10 tons. In terms of local policy, there is no specific regulation for trucks or container
trailers to use the city roads.
Tarakan Island is not connected with the ASEAN Highway network. Tarakan City
Government in coordination with East Kalimantan Provincial Government plans to
construct a regional bridge connecting Tarakan – Sadau – Bulungan on main island
of Kalimantan, with total length about 1 km (Tarakan – Sadau) and 4 km (Sadau –
Kalimantan Mainland) by 2014.
Since containers need not to be brought out from the port under current cargo
movement patterns, road improvements will not be necessary unless the island is
highly industrialized. However, the roads would have to be renovated to
accommodate 40 ft container trailers when the island is connected to the planned
Pan Kalimantan Highway in the mainland via the regional bridge which results in
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(6) Future Development

Several projects for improving the port infrastructure are planned as shown in Table
9.17. A port layout according to Port Master Plan 2030 is shown is Figure 9.23.

5) Port of Pantoloan
(1) Overview of the Port
Pantoloan Port is located on the east shore of Palu Bay in northwest of Central
Sulawesi. The Port is considered as one of the strategic ports in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
It is an exit/entry seaport of Central Sulawesi Province to and from Kalimantan and
Java Island.

Figure 9.23 Location of the Port of Pantoloan

(2) Natural Conditions

The port is located in the bay and the water area is presumed that the waters are
calm. The tidal range is 2 m on average and tides do not effect to vessels’ entry and
use of the port.
(3) Port Facilities/Layout
A 12-mile-approach channel with 150 m in width and 11 to 40 m in depth is situated
and vessels whose draft is 9.5 m can go through the channel.
A berth of 250 m in length and 40 m in depth is located 115 m from the shoreline and
it is connected by three (3) trestles. The layout of the port is shown in Figure 9.24.

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Figure 9.24 Layout of Pantoloan Port

(4) Management and Operation

The port is under the management of PELINDO IV Pantoloan. Security posts and
gates and multifunction room for customs and immigration activities are located in the
port.
(5) Connection with Hinterland
Sulawesi Island is not included in ASEAN Highway network but Trans-Sulawesi road
network is available. It is an important to link Palu, Mamuju, Pare-pare and Makassar
by maintaining the west coastal road in a good condition. In addition, a planned toll
road between Palu and Toboil will strengthen the intercity network.
The main road access to port in Palu City is designed for 40-feet container size
vehicle. A trans-Sulawesi road network is available and connects Palu and other
cities in Sulawesi.
(6) Future Development
Due to a number of ships queuing’ at the wharf, the expansion of the berth is planned.
In addition, construction of the berth for container cargo handling is also planned
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Source: Pelindo IV Pantoloan

Figure 9.25 Proposed Plan of the Port of Pantoloan

(7) Topics of RO-RO Terminal

The Taipa Crossing Port is a ferry port that is managed by PT. ASDP. The port was
built in 1998 and started its operation in 2002. It is situated between Palu City and
Pantoloan Port and mainly serves as a crossing port to Balikpapan via KM Madani, a
RO-RO vessel. The port area is 400 m2 with a jetty and provides such facilities as
parking area for 70 cars, passenger waiting room, RO-RO ramp etc.

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9.4 Shipping Route

1) Johor – Sintete Route
The Johor – Sintete route is one of the longest route in the proposed ASEAN RO-RO
Network, covering 321 nautical miles. The voyage will make the passage from the Port of
Johor along Johor Strait then out to Singapore Strait, and making the long journey across
the open sea to the mouth of Sambas River and then navigating the river channel up to the
Port of Sintete. Presently, there is no shipping service along this route.
The Port of Johor is strategically positioned in the heart of the sprawling 8,000 acre Pasir
Gudang Industrial Estate, which is home to a comprehensive range of industries
specializing in petrochemicals, engineering, furniture, telecommunications, electronic goods
and food products among others. The port is located at the southern tip of Peninsular
Malaysia, on the eastern shoreline of the Johor Strait. The main channel in the east Johor
Strait has a depth of approximately 12.4 m up to the port waterfront and 11.4 m up to
Sembawang Shipyard and 10.9 m up to the causeway. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels
either exceeding 45 m in length and/or with height structure above 30 m or without any
radio communication on board, entering or leaving the port limits. Pilotage service is
available 24/7. Notice should be sent to the Harbor Master 24 hours prior to arrival. There
are restrictions imposed, such as: recommended speed, reporting, tugs, and others.
Please see Figure 9.26.
The Port of Sintete is a small port situated along Sambas River, some six (6) miles from the
mouth of the river. The port is located in West Kalimantan, 5 hours from Pontianak City by
car. The channel depth is 4.5 m (LWS) and its width is 50m. Due to river navigation and
poor port facilities, only small size vessels can be accommodated. Considering the depth of
water and port facilities, maximum acceptable size of vessel is less than 1,000GT. Please
see Figure 9.27.
See Annex 9.1 for more details.

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Port of Johor

To Sintete

Source: Google Earth

Figure 9.26 Port Channel at Johor

Port of Sintete

To Johor

Source: Google Earth

Figure 9.27 Port Channel at Sintete

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2) Tawau – Tarakan – Pantoloan Route

This route has an international leg (Tawau – Tarakan) and a domestic leg (Tarakan –
Pantoloan). The Tawau – Tarakan leg is a short voyage of eighty-two (82) nautical miles
along the northeastern coastline of Borneo, traversing the Malaysia – Indonesia border.
The Tarakan – Pantoloan leg is an open sea voyage of some 281 nautical miles, from
northeast Borneo to Central Sulawesi. Tawau and Tarakan are traditionally strong trading
partners. Presently, there is a viable passenger service, using fast crafts, between Tawau
and Tarakan. As of yet, there is no maritime service between Tarakan and Pantoloan.
The Port of Tawau is the third largest port in Sabah. It serves the thriving trading city of
Tawau. Navigating in the approaches to the port is straight forward. Sometimes, there are
numerous fishing boats near the entrance to the port, but they generally keep out of the
fairway. The port has service depths of 5 – 11 m. Pilotage is not compulsory, although a
pilot is available from 06.00-18.00 hrs. Advance notice should be given 24 hours prior to
actual time that pilot service is required. The controlling draft is 9.5 m. Please see Figure
9.28.
The Port of Tarakan serves as the gateway for the island of Tarakan, an island in
Kalimantan Timur of Indonesia, off the northeast coast of Borneo. Its approach channel has
a length of 21 miles, a of width 1,500 m, and a depth of 9 – 15 m. Pilotage is compulsory,
and vessels should call Tarakan Guard Station or raise “G” flag to request a pilot. The port
operates 24/7. Vessel less than 10.0 m draft may enter/exit channel at any time. Please
see Figure 9.29.
Pantoloan Port serves as the cargo port of the City of Palu. There is another port in the city
(Port of Donggala) that is operated by ASDP, which caters to RO-RO shipping. It is located
on the east shore of Palu Bay in NW Central Sulawesi. The approach channel has a length
of 12 miles, width of 150 m, and depths ranging from 11.0 – 40.0 m. Pilotage is compulsory,
and vessels should call Pantoloan Coast Station or raise “G” flag to request a pilot. The port
operates 24/7. There are no restrictions due to tides or weather. However, when ships
enter at night, they must be careful as there are many fishing boats active in the area. The
controlling draft is 9.5 m. Please see Figure 9.30.
See Annex 9.1 for more details.

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Port of Tawau

To Tarakan

Source: Google Earth

Figure 9.28 Port Channel at Tawau

Port of Tarakan

To Tawau
To Pantoloan

Source: Google Earth

Figure 9.29 Port Channel at Tarakan

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Port of
Pantoloan

To Tarakan

Source: Google Earth

Figure 9.30 Port Channel at Pantoloan

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9.5 CIQS
The CIQS facilities and services vary greatly among the five (5) ports. At the lowest rank
would be the Port of Sintete (Indonesia), which does not have CIQS facilities since the port
is no longer in operation for international routes. It only has a small multi-function room and
customs office.
At the Port of Johor (Malaysia), there is an Immigration Office and a Passenger Waiting
Room. At the terminal, they have an X-Ray Machine and a Walkthrough Metal Detector.
The port CIQS system is mostly operated for passengers and their hand carried baggages,
hence, many inspection activities are conducted in handling passengers and their
baggages.
At the Port of Pantoloan (Indonesia), there is a Multifunction Room, which functions for
Customs and Immigration activities, instead of Ticketing, Passenger Waiting Room, and
Information. Since most of the traffic are domestic, there are no significant immigration and
only very limited customs activities in the port area.
At the high end would be the two ports of Tawau (Sabah) and Tarakan (Indonesia), both of
have comprehensive CIQS equipment, including X-Ray Machines, Walkthrough Metal
Detector, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV cameras, etc. These two ports are traditional
partner ports, many citizens have relatives at either side. This contributes to the high
volume of passenger traffic but also presents a problem in controlling the movement of
illegal immigrants.
The Port of Tawau adopts the “Single-window” system where customs, immigration and
security checks are done in a single corridor.
The Port of Tarakan adopts a semi-integrated system, where Customs and Immigration are
located in different sites (but still in port area). Therefore, customs officers found some
difficulties in doing regular inspection effectively. Moreover, port visitors and porters are
allowed to enter the wharf area, which causes difficulties in goods sterilization and
passengers inspection. CIQS services operate from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The City of
Tarakan imposes a restriction on the use of city streets by big trucks since most of roads
are narrow and the axle load capacity is limited (only two lanes per direction and 9 tons
capacity).
If the ASEAN RO-RO project would be pushed through, the port authorities have committed
to support its development. The Port of Sintete intends to integrate CIQS services, by
moving Immigration Office, which is located 60 km from the port (in Singkawang City) to the
port area, together with existing Custom Office building. The Port of Johor intends to add
inspection equipment, such as cargo x-ray and to redesign Customs, Immigration and
Quarantine in a single window system. The Port of Pantoloan plans the separation of
passengers and goods lanes (include inspection point) in the port area, the establishment
of a specific passenger waiting room with enough (and adjustable) space for customs and
immigration inspection activities, the procurement of CIQS tools and equipment for
inspections, and the improvement of port security, especially the establishment of regular
patrol boats in Pantoloan sea area. The Port of Tarakan intends to further improve their
existing CIQS services and facilities.
Table 9.17 and Table 9.18 show the CIQS facilities and systems at the Ports of Sintete,
Johor, Tawau, Tarakan and Pantoloan.

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Table 9.17 CIQS Facility Condition in Sintete and Tanjung Belungkor (Johor)

Item Sintete (Indonesia) Johor (Malaysia)

Port Name Sintete Port Tanjung Belungkor (Ferry Terminal)
CIQS Facility
Building Security Post Security Post and Gates
Small Multifunction Room Immigration Office
Customs Office Passenger Waiting Room
Facility Sintete Port CIQS has not been supported by CIQS X-Ray Machine
facilities since the port is no longer in operation for Walkthrough Metal Detector
international routes Permanent Fence
Temporary Fence
CIQS Service
Service Hours No operation No specific information
Operational System Sintete Port CIQS has no longer in operation due to The port CIQS system is mostly operated for passengers
inactive international routes (and passengers hand carriages)
Major Issues No specific major issue No specific information
Coordination with other country
Cross-border • Sintete has not implemented any Govt to Govt Johor has not engaged to any agreement in government
Agreement agreement or cooperation with neighboring to government (G to G) concept with neighboring
countries. However, in terms of Kalimantan Island, countries regarding cross border vehicle. However,
there is a Cross Border Agreement between Malaysia government stipulated two requirements for
Kalimantan Government representing Indonesian cross border vehicle, which among others: (1) one
Government, and Sarawak Government international circulation permit issued by Road Transport
representing Malaysian Government. The Agency of Malaysia (valid for 90 days free of charge and
agreement allows people and vehicle movement 1 day process), and (2) safety insurance for vehicle. In
between two country’s borders especially from sea this case, Malaysia recognizes Malaysian and
and land to enhance bilateral trading activity. It was Singaporean insurance. Therefore, Indonesian, Thailand
signed in August 1970, as a realization of Overland or other countries cross border vehicle want to enter
Border Trade proposed by two countries in 1967. Malaysia gate, they should pay for these insurance from
The agreement says trading activities by sea and the third party, usually informed in the Immigration
land transport are freely-allowed, particularly in 5 Office/gates.
Districts in Kalimantan (Indonesia) and 32
Subdistricts in Sarawak (Malaysia). As an impact of
the agreement, a significant number of people
moving by cars and buses increase every year
between Indonesia and Malaysia borders via
Entikong.
• Coordination between Indonesian government and
Malaysian government were taken several times to
solve the treatment differences between Indonesian
side and Malaysian side regarding cross border
vehicle in addition to the Kalimantan-Sarawak
agreement.
• So far, Indonesia government follows Ministry of
Finance Regulation Number 142/2011 regarding
Temporary Import, where cross-border vehicles will
be treated as temporary import product which given
free import duty. However, the regulation mentions
if in order to prevent smuggling, customs will ask for
cash or custom bond that is released by insurance
company or bank guarantee as a safety guarantee.
This safety guarantee will be released back at the
time when the vehicle going back to origin country
• According to regulation, the amount of money
released for safety guarantee is equivalent with the
price of import duty for its vehicle, usually about
40% to 50% of its vehicle price
• In additions, in terms of wider region, as a part of
ASEAN, this port which located under
BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT and ASEAN agreements, will
follow those agreement points which mainly
regulate integration of cross border trade,
immigration, and vehicle.

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Export-Import Custom Office in Sintete Port used to process export Since the existing port serves for passengers, hence
and import of CPO, spare parts CPO mills and also many inspection activities conducted in handling
machinery equipment passengers hand carriages
Other related matters
Regulation for Truck No specific regulation provided by the government to No specific regulation provided by the government to
and Port control truck movement control truck movement
Future CIQS There is no specific plan from Sintete Port, however if CIQS implementation will be improved to cover the
Improvement Plan RO-RO ASEAN service operated in Sintete, the possibility of cargo arrivals if RO-RO ASEAN Operated.
important plan to be realized is the integrated CIQS The improvement plan are as follows:
service, by moving Immigration Office which located • Adding inspection tools such as cargo x-ray and
60 km from the port (in Singkawang City) to port area, security posts
together with existing Custom Office building. • Redesign Customs, Immigration and Quarantine in a
single window system

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Table 9.18 CIQS Facility Condition in Tawau, Tarakan and Pantoloan

Item Tawau (Malaysia) Tarakan (Indonesia) Pantoloan

Port Name Tawau Port Malundung Port Pantoloan Port
CIQS Facility
Building Security Post and Gates Security Post and Gates • Security Post and Gates
Police Station Police Station • Multifunction Room (50 m x
Security Station Customs Office 20m) which functioned for
Customs Office Immigration Office Customs and Immigration
Immigration Office Quarantine Office activities instead of Ticketing,
Quarantine Office Passenger Waiting Room Passenger Waiting Room, and
Passenger Waiting Room Secure Parking Information
Secure Parking

Facility X-Ray Machine X-Ray Machine No specific information

Walkthrough Metal Detector Walkthrough Metal Detector
Handheld Metal Detector Handheld Metal Detector
CCTV CCTV
CCTV Monitor Room CCTV Monitor Room
Permanent Fence Permanent Fence
Temporary Fence Temporary Fence
Access Card Access Card
Gate with Access Card Gate with Access Card
Mirror Inspection for Vehicle Mirror Inspection for Vehicle
Street Poles and Lights Street Poles and Lights
CIQS Service
Service Hours No specific information Irregular (Mostly 08:00 – 16:00) Irregular
Operational System The operation system adopts • The operation system adopts The port operates adequate
Single window system with semi-integrated system, where security system, however since
custom, immigration and security Custom and Immigration are most of vessels and passengers
checks are done in a single located in different side (but still coming are domestic, there are no
corridor and more integrated area. in port area). Therefore custom significant immigration and only
officers found some difficulties in limited customs activities in port
doing regular inspection area.
effectively, especially when
related to hand-carry goods and
cargoes. For instance, cargo
from the vessel must be picked
to loading area, then continue to
custom area, and put back in the
wharf area.
• Port visitors and porters are
allowed to enter wharf area, this
condition causes difficulties in
goods sterilization and
passengers inspection
Major Issues • Unofficial trades between • Unofficial trades between • Dangerous goods smuggling
Tarakan – Tawau Tarakan – Tawau activities (bomb, guns, and other
• Illegal immigrant (mostly from • Illegal immigrant (mostly from illegal weapons)
Tarakan to Tawau) Tarakan to Tawau) • Export tax management
• Uncoordinated inspections especially for cocoa exporter
conducted by many agencies,
on-shore and off-shore
• Unintegrated and limited space of
Custom, Immigration, and
Quarantine Office
Coordination with other country
Cross-border • Coordination between • Coordination between There is no specific agreement
Agreement Indonesian government and Indonesian government and related to Pantoloan and closest
Malaysian government were Malaysian government were border countries such as
taken several times to solve taken several times to solve Philippines and Malaysia.
passengers and vehicles passengers and vehicles
treatment differences between treatment differences between In additions, as a part of ASEAN,

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Indonesian side and Malaysian Indonesian side and Malaysian this port which located under BIMP-
side side EAGA and ASEAN agreements,
• Tawau has not engaged to any • So far, Indonesia government will follow those agreement points
agreement in government to follows Ministry of Finance which mainly regulate integration of
government (G to G) concept Regulation Number 142/2011 cross border trade, immigration,
with neighboring countries regarding Temporary Import, and vehicle. The specific aspects
regarding cross border vehicle. where cross-border vehicles will related are as follows: (1)
However, Malaysia government be treated as temporary import Recognition of country domestic
stipulated two requirements for product which given free import driving license and vehicle
cross border vehicle, which duty. However, the regulation inspection (2) Handling on left hand
among others: (1) one mentions if in order to prevent driving and right hand driving (3)
international circulation permit smuggling, customs will ask for Tax and Insurance for cross border
issued by Road Transport cash or custom bond that is vehicle
Agency of Malaysia (valid for 90 released by insurance company
days free of charge and 1 day or bank guarantee as a safety
process), and (2) safety guarantee. This safety guarantee
insurance for vehicle. In this will be released back at the time
case, Malaysia recognize when the vehicle going back to
Malaysian and Singaporean origin country
insurance. Therefore, • According to regulation, the
Indonesian, Thailand or other amount of money released for
countries cross border vehicle safety guarantee is equivalent
want to enter Malaysia gate, with the price of import duty for
they should pay for these its vehicle, usually about 40% to
insurance from the third party, 50% of its vehicle price.
usually informed in the
Immigration Office/gates.
• In additions, as a part of
ASEAN, this port which located
under BIMP-EAGA and ASEAN
agreements, will follow those
agreement points which mainly
regulate integration of cross
border trade, immigration, and
vehicle. The specific aspects
related are as follows: (1)
Recognition of country
domestic driving license and
vehicle inspection (2) Handling
on left hand driving and right
hand driving (3) Tax and
Insurance for cross border
vehicle
Export-Import Tawau Customs handles bulk palm Customs mostly handles Most of the export commodities
oil, crude oil and general cargo. vegetables, fishery products, passing through Pantoloan Port are
There are large coconut and plywood, clothes for export cocoa products. However, Customs
rubber estates in the developed commodities, while for import is improving tax collection system
area within 10 miles of the town, commodities are such as fish, toys, since many exporters ignored their
all of which are major exports. crackers, beverages, electronics. To tax payment.
Timber continues to be the be noted, several type of commodity
principal export. are come informally.
Other related matters
Regulation for Truck No specific regulation provided by Truck is prohibited to access city No specific regulation provided by
and Port the government to control truck roads, since most of road width and the government to control truck
movement capacity are limited (only two lanes movement
per direction and 9 tons capacity)
Future CIQS No specific information CIQS implementation will be CIQS implementation will be
Improvement Plan improved based on several actions improved based on several actions
among others: among others:
• Making faster administration • Separation of passengers and
checking activity with complete goods lanes (include inspection
input and output of manifest and point) in port area
crew record data. • Specific passenger waiting room
• Improvement of quarantine establishment with enough (and
activity, by expanding quarantine adjustable) space for customs
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• Improvement of integrated activities

checking room for Custom and • Procurement of CIQS tools and
Immigration with redesign of equipment for inspections.
shelter, passengers and goods • Security improvement especially
corridors (lanes), product room the establishment of regular
(warehouse), and separation of patrol boats in Pantoloan sea
domestic and international area as a realization of national
passenger room as well as regulation that select Pantoloan
adding facility such as additional Port as a one of the security
X-ray, CCTV, and security gates central point
• ID Card system will be
implemented to control/identify
people in port area. There will be
two types of ID Card, for workers
(drivers, potters, etc) and port
management.
• Coordination for security
checking, in order to solve double
checking and illegal checking by
other agencies or organization
outside Port Authority and related
agencies
• The Immigration Office planned
to establish a new regulation to
handle passengers and goods
database implementation and
special treatment for people with
no free visa (non ASEAN).

9.6 Stakeholders’ Views

1) Johor – Sintete
Stakeholders in Johor see some opportunities for connecting with Indonesia. Among the
future plans that may impact on traffic between Johor and Sintete are the following:
(1) Johor Bahru plans to operate a Lego Park (a theme park like Disneyland) by the end
of 2012. It will become a good attraction for local and foreign visitors.
(2) Johor needs many workers since many industries have developed. It may be possible
for Sintete to send many workers to Johor. Workers from Vietnam, Myanmar and
Nepal can also be target sources of foreign workforce.
(3) In the next two years there will be around 40 new hotels available in Johor Bahru to
boost its tourism industry.
(4) The local government wants to position Johor Bahru for health and education tourism,
with its many good hospitals and schools.
It was informed that by June 2012, Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal will be operated by a
private company named Marina Island (from the Marina Island Group). The new terminal
operator is planning to revive RO-RO services from Tanjung Belungkor to Singapore.
However, in terms of regulation and facilities, TBFT may not be ready for cargo RO-RO
operations. The terminal is only allowed passenger ferry operations so cargo services may
have to be directed to cargo terminals such as Tanjung Pelepas, etc. The port ramp or Link
Span can accommodate up to medium-sized bus of 45-person capacity, but maybe not big
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Local stakeholders in Sintete/ Sambas are aware of how cargo transport from their area
has shifted over the years from Sintete Port to the much bigger and better Pontianak Port.
They feel that the possible opening of the Sintete-Johor sea transport route would support
trade development. However, trucking the cargo from Sambas through Entikong to Kuching
where it is shipped to Port Klang is still the cheaper transport alternative because of the
subsidized transport at the Malaysian side. At almost 300 miles, Sintete and Johor may be
very far from each other and, if ever, would need larger vessels which would then require
expansion of Sintete Port's facilities. Another possible route that may be explored is Sintete
– Natuna (Serasan – Ranai – Medai) – Tembelan – Tanjung Pinang – Batam – Johor/
Singapore. At present, subsidized pioneering service is provided between Sintete and
Tanjung Pinang by PT. ASDP.

2) Tawau – Tarakan – Pantoloan

There is no existing RO-RO shipping service between Tawau and Tarakan. If merited, the
Sabah Ports can probably develop it but it needs sustainable volume and probably subsidy
from the government. RO-RO vessels (for delivering cars) now only go to Kota Kinabalu,
where car carriers deliver the vehicles to Tawau and other parts of Sabah.
At present, there seems to be little potential for RO-RO shipping between Tawau and
Nunukan due to the small cargo volumes and shallow waters around these islands. Local
ship owners currently use only small container vessels. RO-RO cargo shipping may not be
feasible at this time.
A local passenger ferry operator, however, thinks otherwise. He believes it would be good
to have RO-RO service so passengers can bring their vehicles across. However, he thinks
the better route would be Tawau–Nunukan–Pare-Pare–Makassar than Pantoloan since
70% of the population in Tawau comes from Sulawesi. Passenger-wise, there may be
potential for ROPAX development between Tawau, Nunukan and Tarakan since an
average of 1,000 passengers travel across this route daily.
Some stakeholders in Sabah look at developing international shipping routes as a sort of
"chicken-and-egg" issue, whether the transport infrastructure and service or the volume
should come first. They believe that the business community should initiate trade to
develop sustainable cargo volumes that would merit opening up new shipping routes/
services. The Sabah Ports, for example, built CIQS facilities at Semporna Port in 2010 to
service passengers from Bongao, Tawi-Tawi but there were no takers, mainly due to the
lack of marketing of the service in the Philippine side and that Filipinos from Bongao need
to go all the way to Zamboanga to have their passports stamped.
In contrast, there is a lot of trade between Tawau and Simpati Island (shared border
between Malaysia and Indonesia). Freight costs depend on cargo volume, so costs become
higher if there is no backload on the vessels. What governments can do is (i) to stimulate
production by attracting more external investments; (ii) build more factories to increase
cargo volumes; and (iii) offer incentives to shipping operators on developmental routes (e.g.,
subsidies, long-term financing arrangements).
The current commercial cargo transactions between Tarakan and Tawau is considered as
"illegal trade" since they remain unregulated, at least at the Indonesian side. This cargo,
shipped on traditional wooden-hulled boats from Tarakan include instant noodles, crackers,
cigarettes, clothes, etc. In return, traders bring from Tawau beverage, snacks, milk, egg,
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Tawau are traded onwards to the Philippine islands of Tawi-Tawi and Zamboanga. The
traders have been organized with the help of the Tarakan Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (KADIN). However, there are frequent incidents of traders running into problems
with CIQS authorities (e.g., difference in CIQS regulations, too many checkpoints, informal
fees), which require KADIN to intercede for them with KADIN Malaysia and BIMP-EAGA
counterparts. To avoid such issues, KADIN Tarakan sees the need to make this industry
more formal and regulated. They welcome the development of RO-RO shipping along this
route. Products that can be sold to Malaysia include fish, shrimps, spices, plastic ware and
kitchenware (from Surabaya), soap, etc. Tarakan currently has no trading activity with
Pantoloan but perhaps opportunities for trading agricultural products may be explored.
The local stakeholders in Central Sulawesi welcome projects that could increase its trade
relationships with other countries inasmuch as this would benefit the local economy and
local community. The Immigration officials at Pantoloan do not see any problem if
international connections to the Philippines or Malaysia are opened. Palu can offer
agricultural, mining and fishery products to Malaysia, getting sugar and other daily
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10 COUNTRY SURVEYS
10.1 Survey Methodology and Scope
The main focus of this chapter is on assessing the legal and institutional readiness of
individual ASEAN Member States in facilitating entry and exit of international RO-RO ships.
A harmonized and consistent regional legal and institutional framework is vital for the
development and expansion of intra-ASEAN RO-RO shipping services. This involves
realigning domestic legal and institutional framework to that of the region. Often, the
regional framework is also built upon and consistent with the existing international
framework. Hence, adoption and implementation of relevant international conventions and
regional agreements represents an important step towards arriving at a harmonized and
consistent regional framework.
In this light, the legal and institutional readiness of an ASEAN Member State may be
determined by the number of relevant international conventions and regional agreements
that the country has acceded, ratified and enforced. Countries that are most ready are
usually those that have acceded, ratified and enforced most number of relevant
international conventions and regional agreements. Among this group of countries, there
should be no major legal and institutional barrier preventing them from facilitating the entry
and exit of each other’s RO-RO ships.
The same logic may be applied to participation and implementation of sub-regional and bi-
lateral agreements. Considering that a number of the major ASEAN transport agreements
are yet to be operationalized, implementation of sub-regional and bi-lateral agreements is a
viable interim bottom-up solution to achieving regional integration.
Given the understanding, the level of legal and institutional readiness of an ASEAN
Member State is therefore can be determined by assessing the number of relevant
international, regional, sub-regional and bi-lateral agreements that the country has acceded
and ratified and the extent of which it has enforced/implemented those agreements.
But this provides only a partial picture. Operationally international RO-RO shipping involves
intense sea-land interface and effective cross-border coordination. Mindful of this, this
report therefore evaluate also the effectiveness of the formalities and procedures adopted
by individual ASEAN Member States in facilitating the entry and exit of RO-RO ships as
well as passengers, goods and vehicles on board of the ships.
The assessment is of based on the findings of the field surveys conducted in the ten
ASEAN Member States during the period March – June 2012. Key findings from literature
review have also been incorporated in the report.
This chapter includes analyzing of existing CIQS regulations and formalities of each
ASEAN Member State in dealing with international RO-RO shipping operation and their
respective domestic laws governing the grant of land transport traffic rights, temporary
importation of road vehicle, transport permits, third party vehicle insurance, mutual
recognition of domestic driving license, vehicle inspection certificates, vehicle registration
certificates, charges for cross-border movement of vehicles, etc. The report does not
provide analysis on the legal and institutional framework of the air, rail and inland waterway
transport of ASEAN Member States.

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10.2 Brunei Darussalam

1) Administration
The Ministry of Communications is the national agency responsible for the planning,
development, coordination and regulation of the transportation system in Brunei
Darussalam. Under the Ministry, the Ports Department and Marine Department are
responsible for maritime administration while the Land Transport Department is in charge of
land transport administration.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

Port Act 1984 and Merchant Shipping Order 2002 (formerly Merchant Shipping Act 1984)
are among the key legislations governing the maritime transport sector of the country.
On the other hand, the Road Transport Act and Motor Transport Licensing Authority Act
govern the land transport sector.
The relevant laws and regulations governing the transport logistics services sector are
shown in the following table.

Table 10.1 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Brunei Darussalam

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services - Company’s Act
- Labour Act
- Ports Act,1984, Chapter 144
2. Storage and warehousing services - Company’s Act
- Ports Act,1984, Chapter 144
- Customs Order, 2006
- Labour Act
3. Freight transport agency services - Company’s Act
- Ports Act, 1984, Chapter 144
- Labour Act
4. Other auxiliary services Company’s Act
5. Customs clearance services - Company’s Act
- Customs Order, 2006
- Labour Act
6. International Freight Transportation excluding - Company’s Act
Cabotage - Labour Act
7. International road freight transport services - Company’s Act
- Labour Act
- Road Transport Act
- Motor Transport Licensing Authority Act
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Ship Registration
The Marine Department is responsible for ship registration. In line with the Ministry of
Communication’s vision to make Brunei Darussalam a logistics hub in BIMP-EAGA, the
Marine Department has been promoting the registration of Brunei-owned vessels under the
Brunei Flag. The first international RO-RO ferry in the BIMP-EAGA region, the MV Shuttle
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4) International Agreements
To date Brunei Darussalam has acceded to/ratified the following 18 IMO conventions/
protocols:
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 91
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- INMARSAT amendments 98
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- CLC Protocol 76
- CLC Protocol 92
- FUND Protocol 92
- SUA Convention 88
- SUA Protocol 88
Given its relatively small and less complicated administrative set up, Brunei Darussalam
has a good record of implementing the IMO conventions and protocols in a timely manner.
For example, it signed the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978) on 23 October 1986 and enforced the convention
on 23 January 1987; and it signed the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil
Pollution Damage (1969) on 29 September 1992 and enforced it on 28 Dec 1992.
Brunei Darussalam’s main port, Muara, which is part of the ASEAN Network Port system, is
ISPS compliant. The Serasa Car Ferry Terminal which supports the existing RO-RO
shipping operation between Serasa (Muara, Brunei Darussalam) and Labuan (Malaysia) is
also ISPS compliant and is audited by the designated marine authority which is the Marine
Department.

5) International Road Transport and Customs Conventions

Brunei Darussalam is not a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. However
it honors the International Driving Permit issued under the Convention. It is also not a
signatory to the following major international transport and customs conventions:
- UN Convention on Road Traffic (1968) (i.e., the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic
1968)
- UN Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1968) (i.e., the Vienna Convention on
Road Signs and Signals)

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- Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR

(TIR stands for French “Transports Internationaux Routiers” or "International Road
Transports") Carnets (1975)
- Customs Convention on the Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles
(1956)
- Customs Convention on Containers (1972)
- International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods (1982)
- Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR)
(1956)
Brunei Darussalam is also not a party to the 1961 Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet
for the Temporary Admission of Goods (ATA Convention) and 1990 Convention on
Temporary Admission (also known as the Istanbul Convention). It plans to accede to the
ATA Convention in 2015 or 2016.

6) Regional Agreements (ASEAN)

At the ASEAN level, Brunei Darussalam is a party to the following transport-related
agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Brunei Darussalam has ratified the AFAFGIT but not the AFAMT and AFAFSIT. Brunei
Darussalam has established its NTTCC to implement the AFAFGIT. The NTTCC is chaired
by the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Communications.

7) ASEAN Highway Network

The Brunei Darussalam’s portion of the ASEAN Highway Network is highway numbered
AH150. AH150 includes the roads stretching from Sungai Tujoh / Miri (Brunei Darussalam /
Malaysia Check Point) to Kuala Lurah / Limbang (Brunei Darussalam / Malaysia Check
Point) (with a total length of 140 km) and from Puni / Limbang (Brunei Darussalam /
Malaysia Check Point) to Labu / Lawas (Brunei Darussalam / Malaysia Check Point) (28
km). Generally these roads are in good condition with technical design standards and road
signs and signals that meet international standards. The maximum vehicle weight capacity
that the roads can take is 8 tons per axle load. Among others, the Puni CIQS facilities along
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border checkpoints are also being upgraded. To date, in line with the requirements of the
MoU on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network Project (1999), Brunei
Darussalam has installed common road signs and the route numbering system on all its
TTR routes.

8) Sub-regional Agreements (BIMP-EAGA)

Brunei Darussalam is a signatory to the following BIMP-EAGA transport MoUs:
- MoU Cross-Border Movement of Commercial Buses and Coaches, 2007
- MoU on Expansion of Air Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Establishing and Promoting Efficient and Integrated Sea Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods, 2009
Brunei Darussalam has implemented all the four MoUs.

9) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Brunei Darussalam’s Customs Order 2006 and Administrative Rules allow for temporary
admission of foreign road vehicles for an initial period of three months. The period can be
extended up to six months at the request of the vehicle owners/operators. The amount of
security required for such temporary admission is equivalent to the duty involved on the
vehicle. The security can be in the form of bank guarantee, general bond and cash. The
following documents are required for admission:
- Approval letter from Customs for the temporary admission
- Import Permit and supporting documents from other Government Agencies
- Temporary Importation Form (e-customs).
The temporarily admitted vehicles can be re-exported (exit) through a Customs office other
than the one through which they were imported (entered).
Despite the above standard customs requirements, Brunei Darussalam has a more flexible
bi-lateral and sub-regional arrangements with Malaysia and Indonesia on temporary
admission of road vehicles. Under the bi-lateral arrangement between Brunei Darussalam
and Malaysia, road vehicles from Sabah and Sarawak are exempted from many of these
customs requirements including import duty payment and customs guarantee.
Under the BIMP-EAGA MoU on Cross Border Movement of Commercial Buses and
Coaches, a limited number of buses and coaches from Malaysia and Indonesia are allowed
to enter Brunei Darussalam on a daily basis without the need to pay any import duty or
security. Buses operating under the MoU are however required to secure a vehicle transit
pass from the Land Transport Department of Brunei Darussalam to ensure that the vehicles
are road worthy. Such requirement reflects the reality that Brunei Darussalam has not fully
implemented the 1998 ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle
Inspection Certificate.
For transit goods, instead of depositing bonds and bank guarantees which involve a lengthy
refund procedure, a transit charge of BD$25 (about US$20) per container of general
consignment and BD$100 (about US$78) for dangerous and controlled items are imposed.
Brunei Darussalam recognized the domestic driving issued by Malaysia and Indonesia. It
recognizes Malaysia’s third party car insurance but not Indonesia’s as the coverage amount
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therefore required to purchase Brunei Darussalam’s third party car insurance before
entering the country. No such requirement is imposed on Malaysian vehicles as the two
countries mutually recognize each other’s third party car insurance.
Brunei Darussalam has left-hand traffic, i.e., it uses right hand drive vehicles. It has no
problem accepting road vehicles from Indonesia and Malaysia since the two countries also
drive on the left. Brunei Darussalam does not allow left hand drive vehicles.
The Frequent Traveler Facility (FTF) meant for citizens of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia
has been undergoing trial run and evaluation since August 2011. Phase 1 of the project
covered the border posts in Miri-Sungai Tujoh, Kuala Lurah-Tedungan and Pandaruan-
Ujung. The two countries are now in the second phase of implementing the FTF covering
the immigration control posts in Labu (Temburong, Brunei Darussalam) - Mengkalap
(Lawas, Sarawak) and Serasa (Brunei Darussalam) - Labuan (Malaysia). The facility
expedites the immigration inspection process at entry points of both countries. FTF users
need only obtain passport verification once every three months as verification and entry or
exit activities are recorded electronically using biometric fingerprints which do not require
them to fill out disembarkation forms. Professional drivers from the two countries are
encouraged and allowed to utilize the facility.
To facilitate vehicles and cargo movement between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia, the
private and public sectors from the two countries have been jointly implementing radio
frequency identification (RFID) and web-based tagging technologies to speed up their
customs clearance process since early 2011. Through application of machine-readable
tags for verification purposes, the system allows for reduction of customs paperwork and
minimizes processes required of commercial vehicles when crossing borders.
Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia reached a bi-lateral arrangement in October 2010 to
introduce the first international RO-RO ferry service in BIMP-EAGA. It is the only remaining
active international RO-RO ferry service in ASEAN. The bi-lateral MoU is an offshoot of the
2007 BIMP-EAGA MoU on Establishing and Promoting Efficient and Integrated Sea
Linkages. It represents the combined commitment and effort of the two countries to
implement the BIMP-EAGA MoU. The RO-RO ferry service linking Serasa (Brunei
Darussalam) and Labuan (Malaysia) began its operation on 4 October 2010. The ferry
operator is Syarikat PKL Jaya Sdn Bhd which operates the Brunei-registered MV Shuttle
Hope.
The governments of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia have exempted the ferry operator
from paying marine charges and terminal tariff. The ferry operator is required to provide
adequate insurance coverage for passenger on board MV Shuttle Hope. Vehicles on board
of the ferry are exempted from International Circulation Permit (ICP). In pursuance of the
2009 BIMP-EAGA MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods, MV Shuttle Hope is
allowed to transport commercial freight vehicles and goods for the Serasa – Labuan sector.
The two countries have agreed to facilitate the movement of vehicles and goods for this
sector in accordance with the provisions stipulated under the 2009 BIMP-EAGA MoU on
Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods. The Land Transport Department of Brunei
Darussalam has emplaced its officers on call at the Serasa Terminal. The ferry operator is
required to notify the Department if there are cargo trucks on board from Labuan to Muara.
With respect to immigration formalities, ASEAN citizens on entering Brunei Darussalam are
exempted from visa. Visa on arrival services are available for non-ASEAN citizens.

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10) Concluding Remarks

Presently Brunei Darussalam is the only country in BIMP-EAGA that owns and operates an
international RO-RO shipping service (MV Shuttle Hope). Now with over two years of
experience under its belt, Brunei Darussalam’s legal and institutional framework are
reasonably attuned to facilitating entry and exit of RO-RO ships, including the passengers
and private and commercial vehicles on board of the ships. Brunei Darussalam shared its
land borders with Malaysia and its highway AH150 is linked to the AH150 in Sabah and
Sarawak. Even prior to the introduction of the Serasa-Labuan RO-RO shipping service,
Brunei Darussalam was already familiar with handling of temporary admission of road
vehicles from Malaysia. Implementation of the BIMP-EAGA transport MoUs has
necessitated Brunei Darussalam to further adjust and streamline its cross-border formalities
to better facilitate inter-state and transit vehicles from Indonesia and Malaysia. However,
since Brunei Darussalam is not a party to most of the international land transport and
customs conventions, and given that the AFAFGIT and AFAFIST are yet to operationalize,
it is not so well positioned to facilitate transit and inter-state traffics originating from
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10.3 Cambodia
1) Administration
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is a national agency primarily
responsible for planning, managing and regulating the transport sector, covering national
roads, road transport, railways, ports, inland water transport, coastal and international
shipping and airport construction.
The MPWT manages the national and provincial roads, measuring about 10,500 km.
National roads include primary national highways and provincial roads are secondary
national highways.
The Department of Merchant Marine is an agency set up under the General Department of
Transport of the MPWT. It is responsible for the administration of the maritime transport
sector.
The Department of Transport within the MPWT is responsible for vehicle registration,
inspection and road safety, among others.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

Cambodia has a relatively young maritime administration. The 20-year (1973-1993) civil
war has more or less wiped out the legal and administrative framework that the country
inherited from the French colonial administration. However, in 1994, the Merchant Marine
Service was re-established. In 1999, the Department of Merchant Marine was set up under
the MPWT.
Cambodia is in the process of putting in place a new national maritime legislation. This
involves updating and augmenting the existing regulations to comply with international
maritime conventions to which Cambodia is a party. Among others, port laws and a legal
framework for private ports operations are being developed; ship registration systems are
being enhanced to develop national tonnage and improve monitoring of the national fleet;
and maritime safety systems are being improved.
The draft legislation is currently being reviewed with Belgian assistance. It was expected
that the final draft of the legislation would be ready for tabling at the General Assembly for
adoption and enactment in the second half of 2012 or in 2013.

3) International Agreements
Cambodia is a member of the IMO. It has acceded to/ratified 19 IMO conventions/protocols
to date, as follows:
- IMO Convention 48
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- SOLAS Protocol 88
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- LOAD LINES Protocol 88
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78

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- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)

- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex III)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V)
- CLC Convention 69
- CLC Protocol 76
- CLC Protocol 92
- FUND Protocol 92
- SUA Convention 88
- SUA Protocol 88
However, ratification of these conventions has been slow going and Cambodia does not
have a national law to enforce them. Having returned to international shipping in the late
1990s following the protracted civil war, Cambodia finds itself facing resource limitation to
translate the conventions into Khmer, the official language of Cambodia and to turn them
into national legislations.
Cambodia has yet to implement the ISPS Codes since it does not have the required legal
framework to designate an authorized agency to enforce the Codes. Nevertheless,
pursuant to the relevant presidential decrees/sub-decrees of the national government, all
the major seaports in Cambodia have in one way or the other enforced the measures
prescribed under the ISPS Code. The initiative covers the Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville
ports, the two Cambodian ports that are part of the ASEAN Network Ports system.
Presently there isn’t any foreign RO-RO ship calling at these two ports.
Cambodia is a signatory to a number of international road, transport facilitation and
customs agreements. It has ratified the 2004 UNESCAP-initiated Intergovernmental
Agreement on the Asian Highway Network which specifies basic technical standards for
roads and route signs. Other ASEAN Member States that are also parties to the agreement
are Myanmar and Vietnam. The Agreement entered into force in 2005.
In 1971, Cambodia ratified the 1921 Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit which
ensures freedom of transit for various commercial goods across national boundaries. Lao
PDR and Thailand are others ASEAN Member States that are parties to convention.
Cambodia is a contracting party to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the
Sea. The convention provides for land-locked countries the right of access to and from the
sea. These countries shall enjoy freedom of transit through the territory of transit States by
all means of transport. Nevertheless, the terms and modalities for exercising freedom of
transit shall be agreed between the land-locked countries and transit states involved
through bilateral, subregional or regional agreements.
Cambodia is among the contracting parties to the 1956 Customs Convention on the
Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles, which grants temporary admission
without payment of import duties and import taxes and free of import prohibitions and
restrictions to vehicles registered in the territory of any of the other contracting parties.
Singapore is the only other ASEAN Member States that is party to the convention.
Cambodia is a member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and ratified the revised
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Regarding quarantine, Cambodia is a party to the WTO Agreement on the Application of

Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures which came into force in 1995. The agreement
stipulates constraints on contracting parties' policies relating to food safety (bacterial
contaminants, pesticides, inspection and labeling) as well as animal and plant health
(phytosanitation) pertaining to imported pests and diseases. Cambodia is also a party to
another closely related WTO agreement, namely the Agreement on Technical Barriers to
Trade, which aims at ensuring that technical regulations, standards, testing, and
certification procedures do not create unnecessary obstacles to trade.

4) Regional Agreements
Cambodia is a signatory to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Cambodia has ratified the AFAFGIT and AFAMT. It has yet to ratify the AFAFSIT.
Cambodia has established its NTTCC to oversee existing cross border transport facilitation
arrangements with Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam and future implementation of AFAFGIT
and Cross-border Transport Agreement (CBTA) of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
The NTTCC of Cambodia is chaired by a Director-General of the Ministry of Public Works
and Transport. It has 11 other members, all of whom represent government agencies,
including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce, Interior, Finance and the Economy,
Agriculture, Health and Tourism, the Customs and Civil Aviation Departments, the Central
Bank and the National Insurance Company.
The Cambodia’s portions of the ASEAN transit transport routes/Highway Network are as
follows:
- AH 1: Poi Pet (Cambodia / Thailand Border) – Sisophon – Phnom Penh – Bavet
(Cambodia / Vietnam Border) (574 km in length)
- AH11: Trapeing Kreal (Cambodia / Lao PDR Border) – Stung Treng – Kampong
Cham – Phnom Penh – Sihanoukville Port (764 km)
To date the development of AH-11 has been completed. The development of AH-1 is
nearing completion. Cambodia has completed the installation of common road signs on all
its designated TTR routes. The installation of the harmonized route numbering signs along
AH-11 is on-going. Route numbering signs for the routes from Phnom Penh to
Sihanoukville Port and from Phnom Penh–Battambang–Poipet (Cambodia/Thailand border)
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5) Sub-regional and Bi-lateral Agreements

At the sub-regional level, Cambodia acceded to the CBTA of the GMS in 2001 and has
ratified all the annexes of CBTA. Cambodia has implemented the various transport
facilitation measures of the CBTA at the Bavet (Cambodia) - Moc Bai (Vietnam) border
crossing point and Poipet (Cambodia) - Aranyaprathet (Thailand) border crossing point
along the GMS Southern Economic Corridor.
A national secretariat has been established to coordinate GMS program activities at the
offices of the Council for the Development of Cambodia.
The Cambodia Freight Forwarder Association (CAMFFA) was established in 2004 with the
view to enhance the professionalism within the freight forwarding and logistics sectors and
facilitate cross-border movement of goods and vehicles. To date, CAMFFA has 29
members. It acts as a government-appointed issuing/guaranteeing organization to provide
guarantees for cargo in transit under the GMS-CBTA and related bi-lateral MoUs.
Over the years, Cambodia have concluded a number of bi-lateral transport and trade
facilitation agreements with its closest neighbors, i.e. Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam, as
follows. Many of these bi-lateral agreements represent the initial steps towards the full
operationalization of the CBTA.

Cambodia – Lao PDR

a) Agreement on Road Transport between the Government of the Lao People’s
Democratic Republic and the Royal Government of Cambodia (1999); and
b) Protocol to Implement the Agreement on Road Transport between the Kingdom of
Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (2007).
The Agreement on Road Transport has been operationalized with cross-border bus
operation forming the bulk of the services provided under the agreement.
Cambodia – Thailand
a) MoU on the Establishment of the Joint Thailand-Cambodia Committee on Trade
between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the
Kingdom of Cambodia (2000); and
b) MoU between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Royal
Government of Cambodia on the Exchange of Traffic Rights for Cross-Border
Transport through the Aranyaprathet-Poipet Border Crossing (2008).
Under the MoU on Aranyaprathet-Poipet Border Crossing, the quota for vehicles for
cross border operation from each site was set at 40. The two countries may consider
increasing the number of quota to meet the market demand. Implementation of the MoU
was expected to begin in June 2012.
Cambodia – Vietnam
a) Agreement on the Transit of Goods between the Government of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1994) and its
amendment (2000);
b) Agreement between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Road Transportation (1998);

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c) Agreement on the Purchase, Sale and Exchange of Goods and Commercial Services
in the Border Area between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and
the Royal Government of Cambodia (2001);
d) Protocol for the Implementation of the Agreement between the Royal Government of
Cambodia and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Road
Transportation (2005); and
e) MoU between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Royal
Government of Cambodia on the initial implementation of CBTA at Bavet, the
Kingdom of Cambodia, and Moc Bai, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, signed at
Phnom Penh, March (2006).
For the arrangement between Bavet and Moc Bai, Cambodia and Vietnam agreed to
increase the quota for commercial vehicles (freight trucks and buses) for cross border
operation from 40 to 150 in 2009. Lately, in response to the growing market demand, the
two governments again raised the quota to 500. The cross-border vehicles permits are
valid for one year (see the sections under Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam for more
information on the implementation of the sub-regional and bi-lateral agreements).

6) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Beyond the above bi-lateral agreements, there are customs restrictions on cross-border
movement of commercial and private vehicles in Cambodia imposed by the Customs and
Excise Department of Cambodia.
Under the Article 15 of Law on Customs and Ministerial Regulation No. 928 MEF dated 2
October 2008 on Temporary Importation under Temporary Admission Procedures,
Cambodia allows temporary admission of road vehicles free of import duty or tax. The
vehicles are allowed to be in the country for a period of up to 12 months. This time limit may
be extended by Customs at the request in writing prior to the expiration of the time limit.
The vehicle owners/operators are required to pay a security in the form of a bank guarantee
or cash. The amount of security required will not exceed the estimated duty and tax on the
goods, and customs may authorize security of a lesser amount depending on the assessed
risk.
With the technical assistance of UNCTAD and financial assistance from World Bank, the
Customs and Excise Department has been implementing the Automated System for
Customs Data (ASYCUDA World) since 2006. The system helps to speed up the process
of clearing goods from Customs and facilitate movement of vehicles. A pilot project of the
system was launched at Sihanoukville Port in 2008. Also, a one-stop service window was
established in the special economic zone in Bavet with five government agencies
represented under one roof. To date ASYCUDA has centralized its server at the customs
headquarter building and expanded its operation to a number of check points in the
country.
Being a contracting party to the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Visa Exemption (2006),
Cambodia exempts citizens of other ASEAN Member States holding valid national
passports from visa requirement for a period of stay of up to 14 days from the date of entry.
Such ruling is applicable to drivers of foreign (ASEAN) vehicles entering Cambodia.
Cambodia has ratified Protocol 4 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation
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The maximum vehicle weight allows under the protocol is 38 tons. The bilateral agreements
between Cambodia and Lao PDR adopt the ASEAN standards of vehicles. The Agreement
on Road Transportation between Cambodia and Vietnam also adopts the ASEAN
standards on vehicle dimensions.
In most cases, foreign road vehicles entering Cambodia are allowed only to travel on the
transit and inter-state routes designated under the international, regional, sub-regional and
bi-lateral agreements which Cambodia is party to.

7) Concluding Remarks
Cambodia has an impressive record of acceding to international conventions/agreements.
To date, it has acceded to a relatively large number of international agreements that are
critical for international RO-RO shipping operation. However, Cambodia does not have the
relevant domestic laws to enforce many of the agreements. The country also finds itself
facing resource limitation to turn some of the international agreements into national
legislations. To overcome, Cambodia is in the process of putting in place new national
legislations and upgrading some of its existing national laws. To address local capacity
problem, international assistance has been sought. To a significant extent, the ability of
Cambodia to facilitate international operation of RO-RO ships hinges on how soon the
country is able to enact the relevant national legislations (such as the new national maritime
legislation) and to enforce the related international agreements. Meantime, implementation
of the ASEAN, sub-regional and bi-lateral transport agreements will definitely help.

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10.4 Indonesia
1) Administration
The Ministry of Transportation (MOT) is responsible for the governance, regulation and
development of transport in Indonesia. The Directorate General of Sea Transport (DGST)
of the MOT is mandated to regulate, supervise, develop and maintain the safety, security,
efficiency and environmental sustainability of ship operation. The DGST comprises of five
technical directorates that deal with ship safety, environment protection and seafarers; port
facility and dredging including pilotage; safety navigation and ship telecommunication;
shipping traffic and shipping company; and coast guard. The Directorate-General of Land
Transportation (DGLT) of the MOT is responsible for the formulation and implementation of
technical policies and standards, supervision and development of transport modes and
facilities on roads, rivers and lakes, ferries transport, and granting of operational licenses.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

The Law on Shipping No. 17 of May 2008 is among the key legislation governing the
shipping sector in Indonesia. Indonesia has recently established its domestic standards on
non-convention vessels, as indicated in the DGST Decree No. Um.008/9/20/DJPL-12 on
the Application of Standard and Technical Guidelines on Indonesian-flag Non-Convention
Ships Management of February 2012.
The Road Transport and Traffic No. 14/1992 (on road transport and traffic) is one of the key
legal documents governing the domestic land transport sector. Other important government
regulations include Goverment Regulation No. 41/1993 (on road transport), Goverment
Regulation No. 42/1993 (on motor vehicles inspection), Goverment Regulation No. 43/1993
(on road traffic and infrastructure) and Goverment Regulation No. 44/1993 (on vehicles and
drivers).
The relevant domestic rules and regulations governing the transport logistics sector are
shown in the table below.

Table 10.2 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Indonesia

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services Law of No. 17/ 2008 on Shipping, Article 31, 32, 33, 34
Government Regulation number 20/2010 on Inland Waterways
Transport Article 111, 115, 116,
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
under 10. Transportation Sector point 17 - page 79.
2. Storage and warehousing services Law of No.25/2007 on Investment
Law of No.11/1965 on Warehousing
Trade Minister Regulation No. 16 Year 2006
3. Freight transport agency services Law of No. 17/ 2008 on Shipping Art 1 (7)
Law of No.1/2009 on Aviation
Law of No.22/ 2009 on Traffic and Road Transportation
Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways
Transport Article 120,121,
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List,

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Transportation Sector, page 75, which consists of:

- Container Cargo Services
- General Cargo Services
- Dangerous Goods Transportation Services
- Special Cargo Services
- Heavy Equipment Cargo Services
4. Other auxiliary services
According to Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways Article 82, these services are the scope of services of
Freight Forwarder as Logistics Service Providers
a. Bill auditing Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article 82
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
under 10.18 –Transportation Sector– Freight Forwarder, page 79.
b. Freight brokerage services Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article
82
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
– Transportation Sector – Freight Forwarder – page 79.
c. Freight inspection Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article
82
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
– Transportation Sector – Freight Forwarder – page 79.
d. Weighing and sampling services Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article
82
e. Cargo condition survey Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
– Trade Sector – Survey Services – page 61.
f. Freight receiving and acceptance services Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article
82
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
– Transportation Sector – Freight Forwarder – page 79.
g. Transportation document preparation service Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways, Article
82
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
–Transportation Sector – Freight Forwarder, page 79.
5. Customs clearance services Custom Laws of No. 10 of 1995, Article 29 as amended by No.17 of
2006
6. Finance Minister regulation No. 65/PMK.04/2007 on Customs
Brokerage No. PMK. 65 Year 2007:
1) The handling of the Customs Declaration mandatorily
required by this law shall be conducted by carriers, importers,
or exporters.
2) If the importers or exporters as referred to in paragraph (1)
cannot carry out the handling themselves, they may authorize
Customs brokers to do it.
7. International freight transportation excluding cabotage Law of No. 17/ 2008 on Shipping
Law of No.1/2009 on Aviation.
Government Regulation No. 20/2010 on Inland Waterways
Transport Article 120, 121
Presidential Regulation No. 36 of 2010 on Investment Negative List
Presidential Instruction of Rep of Indonesia No. 5 of 2005 on
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No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

8. International rail freight transport services 1. Law of 23/2010 on Rail Transportation

2. Government Regulation no. 56/2009 on Management of Rail
Transportation
3. Government Regulation no. 72/2009 on Traffic and Rail
Transportation
9. International road freight transport services Law of no. 22/2009 on Traffic and Road Transportation Article 139
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Cabotage
The Law on Shipping No. 17 of 2008 reserves coastal trades for Indonesian-flag vessels,
provides operating subsidies for vessels used on selected inter-island routes, provides
construction subsidies for vessels used for domestic trades, and requires that crews be
Indonesian citizens.

4) International Agreements
Indonesia has acceded to/ ratified 20 IMO Conventions/Protocols, as follows:
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 91
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- CSC Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- STP Agreement 71
- STP Protocol 73
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- INMARSAT amendments 94
- INMARSAT amendments 98
- FACILITATION Convention 65
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- CLC Convention 69
- CLC Protocol 92

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IMO Instruments that have been ratified by Indonesia which would be audited through the
‘Self-Assessment Framework’ are as follows:

Table 10.3 IMO Instruments Ratified by Indonesia

No. Convention Ratified under

1 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 Presidential Decision No. 65 of 1980 to confirm the International
(SOLAS 1974) and the subsequent changes/modifications Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
2 Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention Presidential Decision No. 21 of 1988 on the Confirmation of
for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS PROT 1978) Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the
and the subsequent changes/modifications Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
3 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution Presidential Decision No. 46 of 1986 on the Confirmation of the
from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78) and the subsequent 1973, and related Protocols
changes/modifications
4 International Convention on Standards of Training, Presidential Decision No. 60 of 1986 with respect to the
Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 Confirmation of the International Convention on Standards of
(STCW 1978) and the subsequent changes/modifications Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978
5 International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (LL 66) Presidential Decision No. 47 of 1976 with respect to the
Confirmation of the International Convention on Load Lines 1966
6 International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Presidential Decision No. 5 of 1989 with respect to the International
Ships, 1969 (Tonnage 1969) Convention on Tonnage Measurements of Ships, 1969
7 Convention on the International Regulations for Presidential Decision No. 50 of 1979 relating to confirmation of
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREG 1972) and Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing
the subsequent changes/modifications Collisions at Sea, 1972

Source: Directorate General of Sea Transport

Of the four Indonesian ports proposed for review by the study, three of them, namely the
Dumai, Belawan, Tarakan ports are ISPS Codes compliant. The Sintete port is not ISPS
Codes compliant.
Indonesia is a party to the following UN Conventions on land transport and customs:
- Convention on Road Traffic (1949)
- Convention on Road Traffic (1968)
- Convention on Road Signs and Signals (1968)
- Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR
Carnets (1975)

5) Regional Agreements
Indonesia is a party to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998

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- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985

- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Indonesia has ratified the AFAFGIT but not AFAFSIT and AFAMT. To coordinate the future
implementation of the AFAFGIT, Indonesia has established its NTTCC which is chaired by
the Secretary-General of Ministry of Transportation.
The following are the Indonesian ports that are part of the ASEAN Port Network system:
Belawan, Dumai, Tanjung Priok, Palembang, Panjang, Pontianak, Tanjung Perak,
Tanjung Emas, Makassar, Balikpapan, Bitung, Jayapura, Sorong, and Banjarmasin.
Indonesia has designated the following highways as its transit transport routes (TTR) under
the AFAFGIT. It has upgraded 1,762.3 km of its AH 150 and 611.9 km of its AH 151 to
Class 3 standard. Rehabilitation of AH-150 in Kalimantan is on-going with ADB’s assistance.
A study on identification of route numbering signs is being implemented in three phases
over 3 years starting 2011 to 2013 for AH-2 and AH-25. Installation of the route
numbering signs in those designated Transit Transport Routes is expected to begin in
2014.

Table 10.4 ASEAN Highway Routes in Indonesia

Highways Length

AH 2: Merak - Jakarta - Surakarta - Surabaya – Denpasar 1,299 km

AH 150: Pontianak - Entikong/Tebedu (Indonesia/Malaysia, Sarawak Border) 321 km

AH 25: Banda Aceh - Medan - Palembang – Bakahuni 2,523 km

6) Sub-regional and Bi-lateral Agreements

Indonesia is a signatory to the following BIMP-EAGA transport MoUs:
- MoU Cross-Border Movement of Commercial Buses and Coaches, 2007
- MoU on Expansion of Air Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Establishing and Promoting Efficient and Integrated Sea Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods, 2009
Indonesia has implemented the first three MoUs. The standard operating procedures
(SOPs) of the MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods 2009 are presently being
finalized.
Indonesia is a party to the IMT-GT framework. However, presently there is no cross-border
movement of road vehicle between Indonesia and Malaysia and Indonesia and Thailand
under the IMT-GT framework.

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The Socio-Economic Exchange for Malaysia-Indonesia (SOSEK-MALINDO) arrangements

allows for movement of private and commercial road vehicles between Kalimantan
(Indonesia) and Sarawak (Malaysia). This bi-lateral arrangement pre-dates the BIMP-EAGA
arrangement.

7) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Indonesia permits temporary admission of road vehicles to its territory for a period of
maximum three years from the date of registration of import customs notification. Governing
the temporary admission of road vehicle are the Customs Act Number 17/2006 and Ministry
of Finance Decree Number 615 of 2004.
The laws require the vehicle owners/operators to pay a customs security equivalent to the
import duties and taxes of the vehicle. The security may be in the form of bank guarantee,
customs bond or cash guarantee.
The documents required for temporary admission of a road vehicle are import declaration,
insurance premium invoice, license or permit for restricted imports, documents that explain
the specifications, identity, the estimated value of the road vehicle, information on port of
entry, and location of temporary use of the vehicle, supporting documents certifying that the
vehicle will be re-exported, applicant’s identity documents and recommendations from the
relevant authorities. Indonesia does not accept other forms of temporary admission papers
such as ATA Carnet as it is not a party to the WCO Customs Convention on the ATA
Carnet for the Temporary Admission of Goods and Istanbul Convention.
The vehicle can exit Indonesia through a Customs office other than the one through which it
was imported.
If the vehicle stays longer than the time period permitted, full import duties and taxes will be
imposed on it together with an additional administrative fine of 100 per cent of import duties
and taxes due.
In spite of the above standard customs requirements, Indonesia has a more flexible bi-
lateral and sub-regional arrangements with Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam on temporary
admission of road vehicles.
Under the the SOSEK-MALINDO framework, there are 40 buses servicing the Pontianak-
Kuching route, of which 20 buses are from Indonesia and 20 buses from Malaysia. The
buses from Indonesia are operated by Damri (6 units), Setia Jiwana Sakti (9 units), and PT.
Andau Kapuas (2 units). While the buses from Malaysia are operated by Sri Tebakang (3
units), Kirata (3 units), Saphira Pacific (3 units), Sri Merah (3 units), Eva Transport (5 units),
and Bintang Jaya Express (3 units).
Under the BIMP-EAGA framework, licensed buses from Brunei Darussalam and Sarawak
and Sabah (Malaysia) are allowed to enter Kalimantan on the designated inter-state and
transit transport routes.
Under the BIMP-EAGA and SOSEK-MALINDO frameworks, Indonesia recognizes the
driving licenses, inspection certificates, registration certificates and insurance policies of
Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia (see sections under Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia for
more information on this sub-regional arrangement). These vehicles are exempted from
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Indonesia uses right hand drive vehicles. Its law prohibits left hand drive vehicles. Left hand
drive vehicles need to secure special permit prior to entering the country. Indonesia does
not have problem receiving right hand drive road vehicles from Brunei Darussalam and
Malaysia (e.g., under the BIMP-EAGA arrangements).

8) Concluding Remarks
The number of IMO conventions/protocols ratified/acceded by Indonesia is on the upper
scale of the ASEAN list. It has also acceded to a number of important UN road transport
and customs conventions. Some of these conventions have been adopted and incorporated
into its national laws. This represents an important step towards realigning its domestic
legal framework to that of international conventions. On paper, Indonesia has relatively
flexible legal requirements on temporary admission of foreign road vehicles: It permits
foreign road vehicles to remain in its territory for a period of maximum three years from the
date of registration of import customs notification. In practice, however, there are strict
requirements on payment of import duties and customs security. Such rigid implementation
of customs regulations was said to have contributed to the suspension of the RO-RO
Shipping between Belawan and Penang in the mid-2000s. But Indonesia can always build
upon its SOSEK-MALINDO and BIMP-EAGA experience in promoting intra-ASEAN RO-RO
shipping, particularly in area of facilitating temporary admission of foreign road vehicles.
These SOSEK-MALINDO and BIMP-EAGA models/approaches should be replicated in
other international entry points in Indonesia, particularly in its international seaports.

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10.5 Lao PDR

1) Administration
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) (formerly Ministry of Communication,
Transport, Post and Construction (MCTPC)) is the main government agency responsible for
the planning, development and regulation of the transport sector. MPWT comprises of six
departments, namely the Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Housing and Urban
Planning, Department of Inland Waterways, Department of Planning and Cooperation,
Department of Roads (DOR) and Department of Transport.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

Lao PDR has undertaken various measures to reform its laws to make the transition to a
market economy since late 1980s. More than 90 new laws have been enacted ever since
and the reform process is still ongoing.
The Land Transport Law 1997 is the key legal document governing the domestic,
international and cross-border transport of goods and of passengers in Lao PDR. The main
customs law is Customs Law 1994 N 006 of 18 July 1994. The immigration rules are
stipulated under the Decree on Immigration of Lao PDR for Lao and Foreign Nationals
(1998, revised 2009).

3) International Agreements
Despite being a landlocked country, Lao PDR is contemplating to become a member of the
IMO to ensure more of its products are exported using maritime transport. Lao PDR’s
maritime trade is mostly via the seaports in Thailand and Vietnam. The access roads to the
seaports are roads No. 8, 9, 12 and 18. Lao PDR has formal agreements with Vietnam to
use the latter’s seaports.
Lao PDR ratified the United Nations Convention on Law of the Se (UNCLOS) in 1998 to
ensure its right as a landlocked country to use international waters and to access seas to
carry goods to other countries.
Lao PDR ratified to the IMO Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the
Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA Convention 88) in March 2012. The Convention
entered into force for the Lao PDR in June 2012.
Lao PDR is a party to the 1949 Convention on Road Traffic. It is also a party to the 1982
International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontiers Controls of Goods, having
adopted the UNESCAP Resolution 48/11 (land transport facilitation) of 23 April 1992. The
convention aims at reducing the requirements for completing formalities as well as the
number and duration of controls, in particular by national and international co-ordination of
control procedures and of their methods of application. Lao PDR is the only ASEAN
Member State that has acceded to the convention.
To integrate into the pan-Asia transport networks and to position itself as a ‘land-link’
country, Lao PDR signed the UN-ESCAP driven Intergovernmental Agreement on the
Asian Highways Network in 2004 and Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans-Asian
Railway Network in 2006. To date, it has ratified the two agreements.
Lao PDR is also a party to the 1921 Convention and Statute on Freedom of Transit which
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4) Regional Agreements
At the ASEAN level, Lao PDR is a party to the following transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Lao PDR has ratified the AFAFGIT and AFAFIST but not the AFAMT.
The Lao PDR’s portions of the ASEAN Transit Transport Routes (TTR) are shown in the
following table. Those routes are also part of the ASEAN Highway Networks. The
upgrading of all its TTR below class III is ongoing and is targeted to complete in 2012.
Installation of common road signs and route numbering signs at AH-11 and AH-12 will start
in the latter part of 2012 and end in 2013.

Table 10.5 ASEAN Highway Routes in Lao PDR

Highways Length

AH 3: Boten (Lao PDR/China Border) - Luang Namtha - Houi Sai (Lao PDR/Thailand border) 251 km

AH 12: Natrey (J.R.AH.3)-Oudomsay - Luang Phrabang – Vientiane 682 km

AH 11: Vientiane (J.R.AH.12) – Ban Lao - Thakhek – Savannakhet - Pakse - Veunkhame (Lao PDR/Cambodia
861 km
Border)

AH 15: Namphao (Lao PDR/Vietnam Border)- Ban Lao (J.R.AH.11) 136 km

AH 16: Savannakhet (Lao PDR/ Thailand Border) – Danesavanh (Lao PDR/ Vietnam Border) 240 km

5) Sub-regional and Bi-lateral Agreements

At the GMS level, Lao PDR together with Thailand and Vietnam are among the original
signatories of the Agreement on Facilitation of Cross Border Movement of Goods and
People. Lao PDR has signed and ratified all Annexes and Protocols of the CBTA.
For initial implementation of the agreement, Lao PDR concluded a bilateral MoU with
Vietnam for facilitation of cross-border transport operation between Dansavanh (Lao PDR)
and Lao Bao (Vietnam) in 2005. It also concluded a bilateral MoU with Thailand to facilitate
cross-border movement of road vehicles at the Savannakhet (Lao PDR) and Mukdahan
(Thailand) in the same year.

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A Trilateral MoU between Lao PDR, Vietnam and Thailand on Initial implementation of the
CBTA was concluded for facilitation of transport operation at the Dansavanh-Lao Bao and
Savannakhet-Mukdahan border crossing points in 2007. In the same year, Lao PDR also
signed the Arrangement on the Operation of the Tourism Road Transport with Thailand and
Vietnam.
Between Lao PDR and China, along the GMS North-South Economic Corridor, a bilateral
MoU on Initial implementation of the CBTA at the Boten (Lao PDR) and Mohan (China) was
signed in 2009.
Between Lao PDR and Vietnam, the Agreement on the Facilitation of Cross Border
Transport of Road Vehicles was signed in 2009. The implementation protocols of the
agreement were concluded in the following year. Under the agreement, 10 border crossing
points and 11 routes from each side have been designated for inter-state transport
operation. Freight transport operators from both sides were granted the right to access to
each other market. For passenger transport services, 33 routes were designated for inter-
state bus operation.
Lao PDR signed a bilateral road transport agreement with Thailand in 1999. The protocol to
implement the agreement was signed in 2001. Under the agreement, 10 border crossing
points were designated and, respectively, Lao PDR and Thailand designated seven and 10
routes for cross-border freight transport operation. Six routes were designated for
passenger bus services. Transport operators from both sides are given the equal
opportunity to take part in providing services under the agreement. Despite this, transport
operators of Lao PDR observed that Thailand continued to impose certain legal and
technical barriers on their buses and trucks thereby preventing their vehicles from enter
freely to the Thai territory.
With Cambodia, Lao PDR signed the Agreement on Road Transport in 1999. The
implementation protocols of the agreement were concluded in 2007. Under the agreement,
one border crossing point and six routes from Lao PDR side and seven routes from
Cambodia side have been designated. Forty road vehicles are allowed to operate under the
agreement. Three routes were designated for passenger bus services (see sections under
Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for more information on the tri-lateral and bi-lateral
arrangements).
Presently Lao PDR does not have any road transport agreement with Myanmar. But there
are two border crossing points along the border of the two countries.
The National Transport Committee (NTC) (formerly known as National Transport
Facilitation Committee) was established in 1997 to serve as a coordination body and a focal
point for the resolution of all issues related to cross-border transport. NTC covers NTTCC
for ASEAN and National Transport Facilitation Committee (NTFC) for GMS transport
facilitation agreements. The committee is chaired by the Vice-Minister of the Ministry of
Communication, Transport, Post and Construction (CTPC). It consists of 12 members from
the public and private sectors. The private sector is represented by representatives from
the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lao Insurance Company and the
Lao Freight Forwarders Association. The government entities that sit in the committee are
the MPWT, Ministries of Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Finance (Customs Department),
Security and State Committee for Planning and Cooperation. The committee has been
given the mandate to:

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- Implement all tasks as prescribed in the Road Transport Law of Lao PDR;
- Coordinate and implement all international, regional, sub-regional and bi-lateral
transport agreements and activities; and
- Study, review and propose for accession to all relevant international conventions.
The Lao International Freight Forwarder Association (LIFFA) and Passenger Transporter
Association have been created through Ministerial Decrees on 2001 and 2003, respectively.
LIFFA acts as a national guaranteeing organization for the GMS-CBTA.

6) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Under its Customs Law No. 05/NA of 20 May 2005 and Prime Minister’s Decree No.
362/PM, dated 19th October 2007, Lao PDR allows temporary admission of road vehicles
for a period of two years. The drivers of the vehicles must pay a security of 120% of
customs duty and other fee payable. The security may be in form of cash or bank
guarantee. The documents needed are Temporary Admission Approval Letter, Customs
Declaration Form, etc. These customs requirements are applicable to vehicles operated
under the GMS and related agreements.
Generally there is not enough transport support facilities (such as inland container depot
(ICD), rest areas and gas stations, etc) at the designated border check points and along the
designated routes. The Thanaleng ICD in Vientiane is the only ICD in the country.
Lao PDR is in a relatively early stage of developing its freight transport industry. To a
significant extent, importers and exporters in Lao PDR are still depended on trucks from
Vietnam and Thailand to carry goods to and from ports of transit country. Chinese
operators from mainland China dominate the freight transport services between Lao PDR
and China.
Lao PDR does no impose any restriction on right hand and left hand drive vehicles if they
are in transit through the country. It recognizes the technical inspection certificates of
commercial vehicles issued by other ASEAN Member States by virtue that it is a signatory
of the ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate
signed in 1998. It also recognizes International Driving Permit (IDP) and domestic driving
licenses of ASEAN Member States.
Foreign vehicles entering Lao PDR must have a third party vehicle insurance. The
insurance may be purchased at the designated border check points in Lao PDR.
The number of agencies/organizations at the main border crossing points has been
reduced and their functions streamlined following the implementation of the Notification of
Government Secretariat of the Prime Minister Office No. 1705/GS in 2007, leaving the
Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) as the core agencies in facilitating cross-
border movement of vehicles, people and goods. As a result, it is reported that the
processing time at the border crossing between Lao PDR and Vietnam has been reduced
from 120 minutes to 80 minutes and between Lao PDR and Thailand reduced from 240
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Lao PDR has introduced ASYCUDA system and set up scanner at its main border check
points, including at Thanaleng-Thadeua, Dansavanh-Laobao, Savannakhet-Mukdahan, and
Vangtao-Congmaek. Introduction of such and automated system have hastened the
customs clearance and data collection processes.
Requirements for import and export permits for ordinary transit goods has been abolished,
except for prohibited goods such as lumbers, timbers, gold, copper, weapons, etc.

7) Concluding Remarks
In its quest to become a land-link country, Lao PDR has acceded to a number of
international, regional and sub-regional trade and transport facilitation agreements.
Adoption of some of these agreements and implementation of the various bi-lateral and tri-
lateral land transport arrangements with Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam has so far
helped to make Lao PDR a relevant player along the GMS East West Economic Corridor
and connected its economy to seaports in Vietnam and Thailand. Accession to and
enforcement of the relevant IMO Conventions shall contribute to Lao PDR’s ability to
engage in maritime trade, allowing it to tap into the potential benefits of intra-ASEAN RO-
RO shipping. But Lao PDR needs to further develop its freight and passenger transport
industries in order to withstand the competition from Thailand and Vietnam and to
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10.6 Malaysia
1) Administration
The Maritime Division of the Ministry of Transport is mandated to carry out the following
functions: (a) promote the local shipping industry; (b) plan and implement policies on
navigational safety, pollution prevention from ship, ship security, property and life at sea; (c)
frame and implement policies, coordinate and oversee activities of federal ports; (d)
process application for domestic shipping license; and (e) review and update existing laws
or formulate new laws relating to ports and shipping, as well as to ratify international
conventions related to maritime sector.
The Marine Department is one of the departments under the Maritime Division. It
formulates and implements policies and programs in the areas of administration, technical,
social and seafarer education.
Ports in Malaysia are classified as federal ports and state ports. All federal ports are under
the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport. There are seven major federal ports in the
country, namely, Port Klang, Penang Port, Johor Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Kuantan
Port, Kemaman Port, and Bintulu Port. Except for Kemaman Port, these ports have been
privatized. They are regulated by port authorities.
The Port Klang Authority (PKA) is regarded as one of the major port authorities in the
country. It plays the roles of regulator, landlord and trade facilitator which aims to promote
Port Klang to become a hub for national and regional traffic. PKA also has jurisdiction over
the Malacca Port at Tanjung Bruas. Its functions, powers, duties and jurisdiction were
extended to Malacca Port in July 1983. Penang Port Commission is the regulatory body of
the Penang Port. The port is managed and operated by Penang Port Sdn Bhd, a corporate
entity brought about by the Malaysia Government's privatization policy.
There are an estimated 80 minor ports or jetties which come under the purview of the
Marine Department. The ports in Sabah and Sarawak are also administered by port
authorities, which report directly to their respective State Governments.
The Land Division of the Ministry of Transport drives the development and implementation
or National Transport Policy. The Division’s power over land transport is derived from the
Road Transport Act 1987 and Railways Act 1991. The agencies/departments that enforce
the Acts include the Road Transport Department, Department of Railways, Railway Assets
Corporation, Road Safety Department and the Institute of Road Safety Research.
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) was established in 2010 as the single
authority to monitor and enforce standards in providing long-term plans for the public
transportation system.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

The key legislations governing the maritime transport sector in Malaysia are, among others,
the Cargo Transport by Sea Act 1950; Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952; Federal Fire
Dues Act 1953; Port Authorities Act 1963; Penang Port Commission Act 1955; Bintulu Port
Authority Act 1981; and Privatization Port Act 1990. The Land Public Transport Act 2010
(Act 715) and Land Public Transport Commission Act 2010 (Act 714) were enacted to
provide the mandate and focus in managing the land public transport matters.

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The following table shows the relevant laws and regulations governing the transport
logistics services sector in Malaysia.

Table 10.6 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Malaysia

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services • Port Authorities Act 1963

• Penang Port Commission Act 1955
• Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981
• Carriage of Goods By Sea Act 1950
• Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952
• Port (Privatisation) Act 1990
• Privatisation of the Federal Ports (Concession Agreement):
- Bintulu Port (1st January 1993)
- Kuantan Port (1st January 1998)
- Kemaman Port (1st October 2006)
- Johor Port (16th January 1993)
- Port of Tanjung Pelepas (24th March 1995)
- Penang Port (1st January 1994)
- Port Klang (Northport -1st December 1992 / Westport - 25th July 1994)
2. Storage & warehousing services • Licensing
- Relevant Local Act
- Public Bonded
- Customs Act 1967
3. Freight transport agency services • Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1950
- Haulage and Bonded Services • Customs Act 1967
4. Customs clearance services • Section 90 Customs Act 1967
5. International Freight Transportation • Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952
excluding Cabotage • Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1950
6. International rail freight transport services • Railway Act 1991
• Bilateral/Multilateral Agreements
• Land Public Transport Act 2010
7. International road freight transport services • Land Public Transport Act 2010
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Ship Registration
Under the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (1952), ships that want to fly the Malaysian flag
must be 51% owned by Malaysian interests. Malaysia has a second register for registering
of international ships, namely the Malaysia International Ship Registry (MISR). Under the
MISR, foreign shipping companies are exempted from the requirement of Malaysian
majority shareholder and are allowed to hold 100% equity. The Ports of registry for
Malaysia International Ship is Labuan, an offshore financial centre in Malaysia. To be
registered as a Malaysian International Ship, the company must be incorporated in
Malaysia, has an office of the corporation established in Malaysia, and the majority of the
shareholding including voting shares of the corporation are not held by Malaysian citizens.
To date, no foreign RO-RO ship has been registered under the registry.

4) International Agreements
Malaysia has acceded to/ratified a total of 25 IMO Conventions/Protocols since 1971. The
figure represents the second highest among the ASEAN Member States (the highest being
Singapore, which has acceded/ratified 31 IMO Conventions/Protocols). The conventions/
protocols acceded/ratified by Malaysia are, as follows:

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- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 91
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- SOLAS Protocol 88
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- LOAD LINES Protocol 88
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex III)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V)
- MARPOL Protocol 97 (Annex VI)
- CLC Protocol 92
- FUND Convention 71
- FUND Protocol 92
- LLMC Protocol 96
- OPRC Convention 90
- BUNKERS CONVENTION 01
- ANTI FOULING 01
- BALLASTWATER 2004

5) Regional Agreements
Malaysia is a signatory to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Malaysia has ratified the AFAFGIT but not the AFAMT and AFAFIST.

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The Malaysia’s sections of the TTR / ASEAN Highway Network include highways
numbered AH2 situated on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and highways
numbered AH150 found in Sabah and Sarawak which is also part of the Pan-Borneo
Highway. AH-150 in Sabah and Sarawak is currently being upgraded from Class III to
Class II standard. To date more than 40 km of the AH 150 has been upgraded to Class II
standard.

Table 10.7 ASEAN Highway Routes in Malaysia

Highways Length

AH 2: Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia/ Thailand Border) – Kuala Lumpur - Seremban – Senai Utara - Tanjung Kupang 980 km

AH 150: Entikong/Tebedu (Indonesia/Malaysia Border) - Serian – Kuching 106 km

AH 150: Serian - Sibu - Bintulu – Miri 861km

AH 150: Miri - Sg. Tujoh (Malaysia/ Brunei Darussalam Check Point) 24 km

AH 150: Kuala Lurah (Malaysia/Brunei Darussalam Check Point) - Limbang/Puni (Malaysia/ Brunei Darussalam 45 km
Check Point)

AH 150: Lawas/Labu (Malaysia/Brunei Darussalam Check Point) - Kota Kinabalu 226 km

The roads linking Tanjung Bruas, Penang Port, Dumai, Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal
and Tawau Port are not part of the ASEAN Highway Network.

6) Sub-regional Agreements (BIMP-EAGA)

Malaysia is a signatory to the following BIMP-EAGA transport MoUs:
- MoU Cross-Border Movement of Commercial Buses and Coaches, 2007
- MoU on Expansion of Air Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Establishing and Promoting Efficient and Integrated Sea Linkages, 2007
- MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods, 2009
Malaysia has implemented all the four MoUs.

7) Bi-lateral Transport Agreements

Malaysia has concluded bi-lateral maritime transport agreements with two ASEAN Member
States, namely with Indonesia (in 1988) and Vietnam (1992). The main provisions of the
agreements are on special treatment, confirmation of ships and seafarers certificates, and
bilateral consultation mechanism to strengthen cooperation. Malaysia and Thailand signed
the MoU on the Movement in Transit of Perishable Goods by Road from Thailand through
Malaysia to Singapore in 1979.

8) CIQS Rules, Technical and Safety Requirements on Foreign RO-RO Ships

Malaysia does not impose any special or extra CIQS requirements on entry and exit of
foreign RO-RO ships. The standard CIQS rules apply to all types of ships calling at its
ports.
Generally, foreign ships calling at its ports are required to comply with the relevant IMO
conventions, International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, International Health
Regulations (IHR) and International Telecommunication Union Conventions, etc.

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9) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Malaysia allows temporary admission of foreign road vehicles to its territory for an initial
period of three months with possible extension of up to 12 months. The road vehicles must
have a foreign car registration certificate prior to entering Malaysia. Foreign private vehicles
entering Malaysia are required to obtain International Circulation Permit (ICP) and for
freight transport to secure a vehicle entry permit from Public Land Transport Commission
(PLTC) in Peninsular Malaysia or from Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) in
Sabah and Sarawak. Foreign freight transport vehicles are allowed to move their
consignments to the designated points without unloading, changing of drivers or prime
movers. Road vehicles with tinted windows of more than 35% are not allowed on Malaysian
roads.
With respect to customs procedures and charges, the following rules apply:
- Section 97 of the Customs Act 1967;
- Customs Duties (Exemption) Order 1988; and
- Sales Tax (Exemption) Order 1980.
The laws require the vehicle owners/operators to pay an amount of security equivalent to
the duty involved on the vehicle. The security may be in the form of bank guarantee,
general bond and cash. The documents required for the temporary admission are approval
letter for temporary admission, national Customs declaration, invoice, etc. In lieu of a
national Customs document, Malaysia accepts other forms of temporary admission papers
such as ATA Carnet as it is a party to the WCO Customs Convention on the ATA Carnet for
the Temporary Admission of Goods and Istanbul Convention.
Malaysia has a relatively less restrictive cross-border transport facilitation regime when
comes to dealing with vehicles from Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam and
Indonesia. Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are parties to the 1949 UN Convention on
Road Traffic (Geneva Convention 1949). Cross-border movement of vehicles and trailers
among these countries are general governed by this convention.
Under the 1985 Agreement on the Recognition of Domestic Driving Licenses Issued by
ASEAN Countries, Malaysia recognizes domestic driving licenses of Thailand and
Singapore. Also, under the Road Transport Act 1987, Malaysia recognizes the domestic
driving licenses of Singapore. Under the 1998 Agreement on the Commercial Vehicle
Inspection Certificates for Goods Vehicles and Public Service Vehicles Issued by ASEAN
Member States, the three countries recognize each other’s inspection certificates.
Malaysia follows left-hand traffic system, which means it uses right hand drive vehicles.
However, Malaysia allows left hand drive vehicles on its roads. Such vehicles are required
to have a "Left Hand Drive" sticker on their rear.
Malaysia and Singapore recognize each other’s insurance policies. However, there is still
no such mutual recognition agreement between Malaysian and Thailand. Thai vehicles
entering Malaysia are required to purchase third party liability insurance at border crossings
in the Malaysia side. Likewise, Malaysian vehicles going to Thailand must purchase Thai
third party liability insurance at border crossings in Thailand.

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There are language related restrictions imposed on Thai vehicles, as follows:

- There must be an English translation of car registration; and
- Thai license plates that are written in Thai scripts must be translated into the roman
alphabets. A translated license plate stickers may be made and purchase at border
crossings at a cost of RM10 or 100 Baht.
Seamless land transport of goods between Malaysia and Thailand are still not possible at
the moment. However, Malaysia and Thailand signed the MoU on the Movement in Transit
of Perishable Goods by Road from Thailand through Malaysia to Singapore in 1979 that
allows the transport of perishable goods of up to 30,000 metric tons a year from Thailand to
Singapore through Malaysia without the payment of duties, taxes, fees or other charges.
The vehicles are allowed to carry goods from Singapore to Thailand on their return journey
through Malaysia which must be done in the same manner and subject to the same
conditions as the movement in transit of perishable goods from Thailand to Singapore.
There are other restrictions on the operation: the vehicles used for transportation of
perishable goods shall be refrigerated or closed van type trucks or container lorries and
shall be capable of being sealed to meet customs and security requirements; the vehicles
involved are allowed to use only the designated routes in Malaysia (i.e., AH2); only a limited
number of transport companies are given the permits to operate under the MoU; the
vehicles shall be registered and licensed under the laws relating to registration and
licensing of commercial vehicles in Malaysia; and the normal Malaysian customs
requirements, including security and bank guarantee, and examination of documentation
shall be fully complied with.
Malaysia and Thailand have been negotiating for a more liberal new bilateral agreement to
cover inter-state and transit transport of goods and passengers by road and rail.
Malaysia taxis are not allowed to enter Thailand and vice versa. Presently a limited number
of scheduled and charter buses from Malaysia can enter Thailand (and vice versa) without
the need of changing vehicles and drivers at border crossings. The main land crossing
point between Malaysia and Thailand is Bukit Kayu Hitam – Sadao. There is no visa on
arrival facilities at Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Similar cross-border bus services arrangement is found between Malaysia and Singapore.
Since September 2010, five new cross-border bus services have been implemented.
Cross-border scheduled bus services have been doubled with the introduction of eight new
additional routes (four from each side) between Pasar Bakti and Larkin in Johor and the two
Integrated Resorts, Boon Lay, Yishun, Newton and Changi Airport in Singapore.
Since June 2012, cross-border taxis on the domestic leg of the journey have been further
liberalized, allowing picking up and dropping off passengers from any location on the
domestic leg of that journey, instead of only at the designated taxi terminals. Both sides
have agreed to explore the possibility of establishing ferry and water taxi services as
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Malaysia and Singapore have reduced toll charges for the Second Link Expressway (Tuas
Second Link) along the AH2 by 30% since August 2010 and was said to have contributed
to an increase of about 10% in traffic using the Second Link. Both Singapore and Malaysia
Immigration authorities had introduced automated clearance systems for eligible frequent
travellers to seek immigration clearance at the two countries. A Cross Border Land
Checkpoints Committee has been formed to facilitate cooperation on operational
management of cross-border traffic.
Sarawak, one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo has a bi-lateral inter-
state transport arrangement with Indonesia under the Socio-Economic Exchange for
Malaysia-Indonesia (SOSEK-MALINDO) framework. Under the framework, licensed buses
from each side are allowed to provide cross-border services of up to eight times per day.
Also, a limited number of truck companies have been given the permits to provide inter-
state transport services via the Entikong/Tebedu check point along the AH150. Under the
SOSEK-MALINDO framework, there is a special technical team that discuss measures to
facilitate movement of cargoes and passengers and to curb smuggling activities. Sawarak
also welcomes Brunei registered road vehicles to enter its territory, especially private
passenger vehicles and taxis. Sabah, another Malaysian state on the island of Borneo has
similar arrangement with Brunei Darussalam.
Since late 2007, such bi-lateral arrangements have been further mainstreamed and
formalized under the BIMP-EAGA framework. The signing and implementation of the BIMP-
EAGA MoU on Cross-Border Movement of Commercial Buses and Coaches in November
2007 and MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods in June 2009 have allowed
for not only inter-state transport movement but also transit transport arrangements among
the signatories. Among other, the MoUs provide for mutual recognition of vehicle
registration certificate and registration plate, technical inspection certificates and domestic
driving licenses. Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam recognise each other’s third-
party motor vehicle liability insurance.
The Malaysian Customs has implemented the Electronics Vehicle Information System (e-
VIS) at some of the main checkpoints at Malaysia-Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia-
Thailand borders. The bar code/smart card system helps to expedite cross border
movement of motor vehicles with minimal procedures as well as to prevent smuggling of
vehicles. E-VIS registration could be done on-line or manually at CIQ complexes in
Malaysia.

10) Concluding Remarks

Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN in terms of number of IMO conventions/protocols
acceded/ratified. This, to a certain extent, reflects its legal and institutional readiness to
participate in intra-ASEAN RO-RO shipping. In fact, Malaysia has been facilitating the
international operation of the Brunei registered RO-RO ship (MV Shuttle Hope) since
December 2009, initially for the Serasa (Brunei Darussalam) - Menumbok (Sabah)
operation and later on (since October 2010) for the Serasa (Brunei) - Labuan (Malaysia)
voyage. The practical experience gained in Menumbok and Labuan shall prove useful for
other ports in Malaysia that wish to involve in intra-ASEAN RO-RO shipping, including the
four ports under review, namely Tanjung Bruas (Melaka), Penang Port (Penang), Tanjung
Belungkor Ferry Terminal (Johor) and Tawau (Sabah). The existing bi-lateral road transport
arrangements with Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia (Kalimantan), Singapore and Thailand
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However, Malaysia will need to designate the access roads to Tanjung Bruas, Penang Port,
Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal and Tawau Port as part of the ASEAN Transit Transport
Routes if indeed it is viable for these ports/terminals to participate in intra-ASEAN RO-RO
shipping. Further simplification of cross-border formalities and easing of quantitative
restrictions (e.g., quota on foreign road vehicles) is important for sustainability of RO-RO
ships that make port call in Malaysia.

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10.7 Myanmar
1) Administration
The Ministry of Transport is the national agency oversees that planning, development and
regulation of the transport sector. The key entities under the Ministry of Transport include
the Department of Transport, Department of Marine Administration, Department of Civil
Aviation, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Directorate of Water Resources and
Improvement of River Systems, Myanmar Mercantile Marine College, Inland Water
Transport, Myanmar Airways, Myanmar Maritime University, Myanmar Port Authority, and
Myanmar Shipyards.
The Department of Transport is in charge of monitoring and facilitating implementation of
long and short term plans of the departments and enterprises under the Ministry of
Transport; scrutinizing the financial performance of the departments and enterprises in
project implementation; and liaising with international and regional organizations on
transport matters.
The main functions of the Department of Marine Administration include advising the higher
authority on implementation of conventions and codes concerning maritime affairs;
registering inland powered vessels; examining and registering all type of newly built
powered vessels; issuing certificate of competency for deck and engineer officers, coastal
and inland masters, mates, chief engineers and engine drivers; undertaking inspection of
the inland powered vessels; investigating maritime accidents; enforcing the relevant rules
and regulations and making arrangement for bare boat charter.
There is no coast guard system in Myanmar. The Department of Marine Administration is
responsible for port and flag state control.
The Government controls and manages the port facilities in Myanmar through a single port
authority, namely the Myanmar Port Authority. The Myanmar Port Authority also plays the
role of shipping agency which provides services for shipping companies. However,
Myanmar’s commitment in the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services (AFAS) will see
the industry be liberalized and opened up for international competition by 2015.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

Among the key legislations governing Myanmar transport sector are the Myanmar Merchant
Shipping Act (and its amendment), Yangon Ports Act (1905), Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
(1925), Ports Act (1908), the Road Transport and Inland Water Transport law (1963).
Myanmar is working towards streamlining their laws and enforcement practices to be in line
with international legislation. The Merchant shipping rule was established in 1923 with the
latest revisions in 2007. The major features of the revisions are mainly to be consistent with
international conventions in terms of implementation.
Inland waters are governed by the Inland Water Act. Both inland and sea ports are under
the same port authority (the Myanmar Port Authority) which is administered by the port by-
law.
The following table shows the relevant laws and regulations governing the transport
logistics services sector in Myanmar.

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Table 10.8 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Myanmar

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services - The Yangon Ports Act (1905),
- The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (1925),
- The Ports Act (1908),
- The Outports Act (1914),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport law (1963),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport Functional Rules (1964),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport Functional Regulations
(1965)
2. Storage and warehousing services - The Yangon Ports Act (1905),
- The Ports Act (1908),
- The Outports Act (1914),
3. Freight transport agency services - The Yangon Ports Act (1905),
- The Ports Act (1908),
- The Outports Act (1914),
- The Bill of Landing Act (1856),
- The Carriers Act (1865),
- The Myanmar Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (1925),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport law (1963),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport Functional Rules (1964),
- The Road Transport and Inland Water Transport Functional Regulations
(1965),
- The Railways Act (1890)
4. Customs clearance services - The Sea Customs Act (1878),
- The Land Customs Act (1924),
- The Tariff Law (1992),
5. International Freight Transportation - The Carriers Act (1865),
excluding Cabotage - The Bill of Landing Act (1856),
- The Maritime Transport Administration Act (1952),
- The Myanmar Merchant Shipping Act (1923),
6. International rail freight transport services Not Yet
7. International road freight transport services - Motor Vehicle Law (1964),
- Motor Vehicle Rules (1989),
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Ship Registration
Ship registration is governed by the Myanmar Registration of Ships Act. Presently there is
no international or domestic RO-RO ship registered in Myanmar.

4) International Agreements
Myanmar has acceded to/ratified 11 IMO Convention/Protocols, as follows:
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78

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- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)

- SUA Convention 88
- SUA Protocol 88
Eleven ports in Myanmar have been declared as ISPS compliant ports. Myanmar is in the
white list of STCW.
Myanmar is not a party to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and the 1968
Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. However Myanmar honors the International Driving
Permits issued under the Conventions. Generally it follows the rules and regulations of the
conventions.

5) Regional Agreements
Myanmar is a signatory to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Myanmar has ratified the AFAFGIT but not the AFAFIST and AFAMT.
The Yangon Port, Thilawa, and Kyaukphyu are part of the ASEAN Port Network System.
The Yangon Port is ISPS Code compliant. Efforts are on-going to make the latter two ports
ISPS Code complaint.
The road networks in Myanmar are connected to the ASEAN Highway Networks nos. AH1,
AH2, AH3 and AH14 (Table below). They are the designated transit transport roads under
Protocol 1 of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(1998). AH1 is 1,656 km in length, out of which 1,208 km have been upgraded to Class 3
Level. The total length of AH2 is 807 km with 350 km of the route have been upgraded to
Class 3 Level. The whole of AH3 (93 km) has been upgraded to Class 3 Level. The total
length of AH14 is 2,378 km. Of these, 453 km have been upgraded to Class 3 Level.
Myanmar has installed common road signage at its TRRs. The common road numbering
system will be installed with assistance of JICA and KOICA.

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Table 10.9 ASEAN Highway Routes in Myanmar

Highways Length

AH 1: Tamu (Myanmar/India Border) - Mandalay - Meiktila – Payagyi (including Payagyi- Yangon) –

1,665 km
Myawadi (Myanmar/Thailand Border)

AH 2: Meiktila - Loilem - Keng Tung - Tachileik (Myanmar/ Thailand Border) 807 km

AH 3: Kyaington (Keng Tung) – Mongla 93 km

AH 14: Muse (Myanmar/China Border) – Mandalay 2,378 km

Myanmar has established its National Transport Facilitation Committee (NTFC), which is
responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of the ASEAN transport
facilitation agreements and GMS-CBTA. The NTFC is chaired by the Deputy Minister of
Ministry of Rail Transportation.

6) Sub-regional and Bi-lateral Agreements

Myanmar has ratified all the Annexes and Protocols of the GMS Cross Border Transport
Agreement except for Annex 5, Annex 13a, Annex 13 b and Protocol 3.
Myanmar has yet to enter into any bi-lateral agreement with its GMS neighbours to initial
the implementation of the GMS-CBTA.
But Myanmar is purposefully developing its Dawei port (a deep sea port) and transport
infrastructure in Mawlamyine with a view to fully integrate them into the GMS Southern
Economic Corridor and East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC), respectively. As far as road
network is concerned, there is no missing link along the Myanmar side of the EWEC.
Myanmar would like the JICA Study Team to highlight its intention to propose a new RO-
RO shipping route in ASEAN, linking Phuket - Myeik – Dawei. Myanmar will make a formal
proposal on this route during the forthcoming ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group
Meeting.

7) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Under the Sea Customs Act and Burma Appraising Manual, Myanmar allows for temporary
admission of foreign road vehicles. The length of stay of the vehicles is determined by the
Ministry of Commerce and according to the Investment Law. No customs bond or security
is imposed on the vehicles. According to the Customs law, there is no transit fee imposed
on ASEAN vehicles on transit in Myanmar.
Occasionally there are some limited caravan tourist vehicles especially from Malaysia and
Thailand crossing into Myanmar border. Presently there is no formal inter-state and transit
transport operation between Myanmar and other ASEAN Member States. Among the more
recent experience that Myanmar had in dealing with temporary admission of foreign motor
vehicles was through the ASEAN-India Car Rally in 2004. Mooted by the former Indian
Prime Minister at the ASEAN-India Summit in Bali, Indonesia in October 2003, the rally
aimed to bring India closer to ASEAN. The Rally started in India, from Guwahati in
November 2004, made its way through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia,
Malaysia and Singapore before ending in Batam, Indonesia in December 2004. Such one
off event however does not make any lasting and significant impact on Myanmar’s CIQS
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Myanmar drove on the left hand side of the road until 1970 (i.e., with right hand drive
vehicles). In December 1970, the military administration ordered that traffic to flow on the
right hand side of the road. However, most passenger vehicles in Myanmar continue to be
right hand drive since there has been no ban on the importation of new and second-hand
right hand drive vehicles from Japan, Thailand, and Singapore. Usage of China and
Russia-made left hand drive vehicles are common among the government officials and
military. Today, both right and left hand drive vehicles are allowed on Myanmar’s roads.
Recently, for safety reason, a new ruling came into effect in which new buses imported
from foreign countries must be of left hand drive so that passengers may be alighted on the
kerbside. This implies that in future foreign buses entering Myanmar will have to comply
with the ruling.
Myanmar accepts and honors International Driving Permit (IDP). Myanmar also recognizes
the domestic driving license of other ASEAN Member States. However, a temporary license
fee of around USD20/pax is charged for non-international driving licenses.
Myanmar recognizes the inspection certificate issued by other ASEAN Member States as it
is a signatory to the 1998 ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle
Inspection Certificate.
Foreign vehicles must purchase third party liability insurance upon arriving at Myanmar’s
border crossings. There are facilities for purchasing the insurance at designated
international check points in Myanmar.
Myanmar has a bi-lateral visa exemption agreement with Lao PDR but not with other
Member States of ASEAN. Hence, citizens of these ASEAN Member States are required to
secure entry visa when travelling to Myanmar. Beginning 1 May 2012, application of visas
on arrival at the Yangon airport has been resumed. At its major sea and land ports,
immigration facilities are open 24 hours. For other entry points, visitors are required to
apply for special permits or visas prior to entering the country. Business visas can be
granted for up to 70 days and extensions are allowed whereas personal visas are restricted
to 28 days without further extensions. Multiple entry visas need to be applied through the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Immigration Department is only able to issue single entry visa.

8) Concluding Remarks
The number of IMO conventions/protocols and UN road transport and customs conventions
acceded/ratified by Myanmar is on the lower scale of the ASEAN list. This gives an
indication that Myanmar has a relatively low level of legal and institutional readiness for
international RO-RO shipping.
But Myanmar do enforce a number of ASEAN transport agreements, including the ASEAN
Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate (1998), ASEAN
Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License (1985) and Ministerial
Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network Project (1999). There
has being continuous effort to reform its domestic transport laws to be in line with
international legislation. This include the amendments to its Merchant Shipping Act (1923)
to be consistent with international conventions and the initiatives to open up its ship agency
services to international competition by 2015 to meet the commitments made under the
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Myanmar shows strong intention to embark on new international RO-RO shipping route
linking Phuket (Thailand) – Myeik (Myanmar) – Dawei (Myanmar). It is developing its Dawei
port and transport infrastructure in Mawlamyine in order to physically integrate into the
GMS transport system.
However, given the protracted impasses facing the implementation of the AFAFGIT and
AFAFIST and CBTA, there is presently no regular transit and inter-state transport in
Myanmar. Moreover, the country does not have any formal bi-lateral land transport
agreement with its closest ASEAN neighbors (Thailand and Lao PDR). Generally
Myanmar’s CIQ authorities do not have a lot of experience in dealing with temporary
admission of road vehicles. Myanmar’s immigration law remains to be the most restrictive in
ASEAN. Myanmar needs to intensify its legal and institutional reform process in order to be
able to play a more significant role in intra-ASEAN RO-RO shipping.

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10.8 The Philippines

1) Administration
Created under the Executive Order (EO) No. 125, the Department of Transportation and
Communications (DOTC) is the primary policy, planning, programming, coordinating,
implementing and administrative national agency responsible for the development,
promotion and regulation of the transportation and communications systems and services
in the Philippines.
The Department has three Sectoral Offices and 15 Attached Agencies. The Sectoral
Offices in charge of road transport are the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land
Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). On the maritime front, the
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is primarily tasked with safeguarding life and property at sea,
protecting marine resources and the environment, and assisting in the enforcement of
maritime laws within the Philippines jurisdiction. The Office for Transportation Security
(OTS) is in charge of transportation security for all sectoral offices and attached agencies.
The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 is the Project Management Office (PMO) of the
Department. The Attached Agencies responsible for road transport are the Toll Regulatory
Board (TRB) and Office of Transport Cooperatives (OTC). The key Attached Agencies
responsible for maritime transport include the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA),
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), The Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) and Philippine Merchant
Marine Academy (PMMA).

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

The development of the maritime transport industry in the Philippines is guided by the
Republic Act No. 9295 of 3 May 2004 entitled An Act Promoting the Development of
Philippine Domestic Shipping, Shipbuilding, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking, Ordaining
Reforms in Government Policies towards Shipping in the Philippines, and for Other
Purposes (in short, ‘Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2004’).
To promote Filipino ownership of vessels and for the continued growth of the domestic
merchant marine fleet, the Act grants qualified domestic ship operators the following
investment incentives:
- Exemption from value-added tax on the importation and local purchase of passenger
and/or cargo vessels of 150 tons and above, including engine and spare parts of said
vessels. To avail of this incentive the vessels to be imported shall comply with the
age limit requirements stipulated in the Act; and
- Exemption from value-added tax on the importation of life-saving equipment, safety
and rescue equipment and communication, navigational safety equipment, etc.
As part of its cabotage arrangement, the Act does not permit foreign vessels to transport
passengers or cargo between ports or places within the Philippine territorial waters, except
upon the grant of Special Permit by the MARINA when no domestic vessel is available or
suitable to provide the needed shipping service. No franchise, certificate or any other form
of authorization for the carriage of cargo and/or passenger in the domestic trade are
granted except to domestic ship operators. As a step towards deregulating the industry,
domestic ship operators are given the right to fix their own passenger and/or cargo rates.
With respect to vessel safety, all vessels operated by domestic ship operators shall be in
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and other equipment, operated and maintained in accordance with the standards set by
MARINA, and manned by duly licenses and competent vessel crew. Domestic ship
operators are required to provide adequate insurance coverage for passenger and cargo on
board their ships. All ships are acquired to be classed by a government recognized
classification society on the date of acquisition prior to its operation in the domestic trade.
To promote the development of Philippine overseas shipping, Republic Act No. 9301 was
enacted in July 2004, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 7471 entitled An Act
to Promote the Development of Philippine Overseas Shipping and for Other Purposes.
Under the amended act, Philippine shipping enterprises are exempted from payment of
income tax on income derived from Philippine overseas shipping for a period of 10 years
from the date of approval of the Act.
Prompted by the need to reduce inter-island transportation cost, the Philippine Government
has been focussing on developing domestic RO-RO facilities and vessels over the past one
decade. With the issuance of Executive Order No. 170 dated 22 January 2003, a new
policy promoting the participation of and investment by the private sector in the
development of the RO-RO terminal system (RRTS) was established. The coverage of the
RRTS was later expanded through the issuance of Executive Order 170-A dated 9 June
2003.
Executive Order 170-B dated 19 September 2005 further enhanced the initiative to develop
RO-RO facilities and vessels in the country. To widen the coverage of the nautical highway
program and to entice greater private sector participation, the EO stipulated measures for
conversion of private non-commercial ports into private commercial ports.
All port authorities, like the Philippine Ports Authority, Cebu Ports Authority, Regional Port
Management Authority and other independent port authorities were ordered to allow and
encourage the conversion of private non-commercial ports into private commercial ports
under the RRTS network. Proximity to and direct competition with a public port shall not be
a valid cause for non-approval of any private port conversion. The port authorities and
MARINA were given the task to maintain an affordable level of RO-RO transport charges
across the RRTS network.

3) Ship Registration
The Philippines aims to become a major shipping registry in the region and beyond. Mindful
of the steady downtrend in the ships registered under bareboat chartering program and in
the face of increasing competition from China, India, and Indonesia, the country has
repositioned itself as a ‘flag-of-choice’. The country welcomes ships of any type, size and
age to register there, provided the ship is class maintained by an international recognized
classification society.
According to Memorandum Circular No. 182 of MARINA, a ship may be registered in the
Philippines provided the company is accredited by the MARINA under its Memorandum
Circular No. 181. The company must have a paid-up capital of Peso 7 million (US$160,920)
for shipowning companies and Peso 10 million (US$229,885) for non-shipowning
companies. The Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer shall be citizens of the
Philippines. Two principal officers shall have at least five years’ experience in ship
management, shipping operations and/or chartering. In terms of incentives, under the
Republic Acts No. 7471 and 7301, ships acquired through importation or ship’s spare parts
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from operation. There is also exemption from income tax on income derived from
Philippines overseas shipping.
MARINA is in the process of proposing a new maritime act for adoption of the Philippine
Congress. The proposed Philippine Maritime Act (2009) seeks to promote the
competitiveness of the country’s maritime industry through reorganization of maritime
institutions, setting up of the consistent regulatory framework and development of
sustainable and strategic Maritime Transport Development Plan. To attract more foreign
investments, the proposed act will seek to prioritize the investors in the payment of liens in
cases of default that has been hindering investors to pour in their money into the industry in
the past. The act will also list down incentives to investors and allow foreigners to register in
the country without making the country as a flag of convenience state.

4) International Agreements
To date, the Philippines has ratified/acceded to 19 IMO conventions/protocols, as shown in
the table below:

Table 10.10 IMO Conventions/Protocols Ratified/Acceded by the Philippines

IMO Conventions/Protocol/Agreement Ratified

No. Ratified (R)/ Acceded (A)/ Year
by the Philiippines
1. IMO CONVENTION 1948 R/A
2. IMO AMENDMENTS 1993 R/A
3. SOLAS CONVENTION 1974 R/A/1982
4. LOAD LINES CONVENTION 1966 R/A/1969
5. TONNAGE CONVENTION 1969 R/A/1982
6. STCW 1978 R/A/ 1984
7. SPECIAL TRADE PASSENGER SHIPS R/A /1974
AGREEMENT 1971
8. INMARSAT CONVENTION 1976 R/A /1979
9. INMARSAT OA 1976 R/A /1979
10. MARPOL 73/78 (ANNEX 1/11) R/A /2001
11. MARPOL 73/78 (ANNEX III) R/A /2001
12. MARPOL 73/78 (ANNEX IV) R/A /2001
13. MARPOL 73/78 (ANNEX V) R/A /2001
14. LONDON CONVENTION 1972 R/A/1975
15. CLC PROTOCOL 1992 R/A/1998
16. FUND PROTOCOL 1992 R/A/1998
17. SUA 1988 R/A
18. SUA PROTOCOL 1988 R/A
19. Protocol 1996 of the London Dumping Convention A/08 June 2012 (effectively of accession)

Efforts towards implementation of the IMO conventions are on-going, driven primarily by the
DOTC and its attached agencies. The more recent developments include:
- Adoption and implementation of the ISPS Code throughout the country’s main ports.
To date, the Philippine ports that are part of ASEAN Port Network System are ISPS
Code compliant. These ports are Manila, Batangas, Subic Bay, Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan
de Oro, Davao, General Santos and Zamboanga. However, Brooke’s Point in
Palawan is still not ISPS compliance;
- The Republic Act no. 9483 of 2 June 2007 provides for the implementation of the
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the 1992 IMO Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for

Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage;
- The Administrative Order No. 242 of 13 October 2008 authorized the Secretary of the
DOTC to implement the voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme; and
- As a party to the 1993 MoU on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (Tokyo
MoU), the Philippine Coast Guard conducted close to 1500 individual inspections in
2011.
To make the country a registry-of-choice among ship owners or ship management
companies, the Philippines is considering to accede to the UN Arrest Convention of 1952,
among others. The Convention provides 22 grounds by which a ship can be arrested by
port control authorities of a certain country. By ratifying and adopting the convention, ships
flying Philippine flags can invoke their rights under the convention when arrested by port
control authorities in other countries.
Philippine road traffic regulations are conformed to international standards as it is a party to
the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic (which was later replaced by the 1968
Vienna Convention on Road Traffic)

5) Regional Agreements
The Philippines is a party to the following transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
The Philippines has ratified the AFAFGIT and AFAMT but not AFAFSIT.
The Philippines has established the National Competent Body for Multimodal Transport to
implement the 2005 ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport. It has also
established its NTTCC to implement the 1998 ASEAN Framework Agreement on the
Facilitation of Goods in Transit. Executive Order No. 786 of 9 March 2009 gave the
Secretary of Transportation and Communications greater leeway in selecting agencies and
instrumentalities which can ably assist him in coordinating the national transit transport.
The Philippines has not implemented the 1985 Agreement on the Recognition of Domestic
Driving Licenses Issued by ASEAN Countries. It recognises only International Driving
Permit/ License. Holders of such license are allowed to drive in the Philippines for a period
of 90 days, after which they are required to convert the license to a local license without the
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difficulties understanding the driving licenses issued by the Indonesian authorities since
they are printed in Indonesian language.
Unlike its many ASEAN counterparts, the Philippines has not entered any bi-lateral road
transport agreements with other ASEAN Member States. Though it is a signatory to the
BIMP-EAGA MoU on Cross-Border Movement of Commercial Buses and Coaches (2007)
and MoU on Transit and Inter-State Transport of Goods (2009), there is presently no
Filipino transport operator operating under the MoUs.
The Pan-Philippine Highway, also known as the Maharlika Highway is part of the ASEAN
Highway Network (AH26) (which is also part of the Asian Highway Network). The
Philippines designated AH26 as the transit transport route under the AFAFGIT. AH26
comprises of the following routes. The length of AH26 is approximately 3,460 km, stretching
from Laoag City in Luzon passing through the Visayas Islands (Samar & Leyte) down to
Zamboanga City in Mindanao. No road in Palawan has been designated as part of the
ASEAN Highway Network.
Laoag – Tuguegarao – Manila – Legazpi – Matnog – ferry – Allen – Tacloban (Ormoc –
ferry – Cebu) – Liloan – ferry – Surigao – Davao (Cagayan de Oro) – General Santos –
Zamboanga
As of June 2011, over 87 percent of the AH26 were of Class III standard, 0.2 percent Class
II, 7.7 per cent Class I and 4.8 per cent Primary. In terms of pavement type, 58 percent
were asphalt, 41 percent concrete and one percent gravel.
The high percentage of Class III roads suggests that most of the designated routes in the
Philippines will not be able to accommodate the types of vehicle prescribed under the
AFAFGIT. Transport officials also pointed out during the Country Survey that the Cagayan
de Oro-Davao portion of the AH 26 was not designed and built to accommodate articulated
trucks as indicated by the frequent road accidents involving such vehicles on the highway.
Some 450 route markers and directional signs that are of international standards are
currently being installed along AH26 following the issuance of Department of Public Works
and Highways Order No.15 in March 2009. The installation work is expected to be
completed by end 2013. (Source: Country Survey and Maria Catalina E. Cabral, Status of Asian Highway,
Philippines, September 2011; http://www.unescap.org/ttdw/ common/TIS/AH/files/wgm4/Countries/PPT/Philippines.pdf)

6) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

There is no specific law in the Philippine that govern the temporary admission of private
road vehicles. The closest rules and regulations may be found under Section 105 of Tariff
and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended (TCCP); TCCP provisions and Customs
regulations on warehousing; various laws and regulations on the entry of imported goods to
free ports and special economic zones; and Omnibus Investment Code. However, these
acts are mostly deal with temporary importation of vehicles to be used by those in
government service or for foreign diplomats; or, Department of National Defense under
Government to Government Agreements such as the Visiting Forces Agreement.
The Philippines is not a party to the 1956 Customs Convention on the Temporary
Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles. Under the Philippine Customs regulations, motor
vehicle, including trailers and parts are dutiable items. Vehicles that are brought in by RO-
RO ships are treated as import goods and therefore subject to a relatively long process of
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Philippines and cannot be issued by an embassy or consulate office. The issuing body is
the Philippine Bureau of Import Service of the Department of Trade and Industry. Right-
hand-drive vehicles are strictly not permitted to enter the country. In addition, vehicles that
are five years old or older are not allowed to be brought in.
The Bureau of Immigration does not give any special visa/pass for professional driver of
foreign vehicles. Foreign drivers are subject to the standard immigration rule of the country.
Similarly, the standard quarantine rules are applied to the cargo carried by RO-RO ships.

7) Concluding Remarks
The Philippines has been purposefully developing its maritime legal infrastructure with the
view to transform the country from a seafarer-supplying country into a major shipping
industry hub.
Industry sources suggest that the Republic Nautical Highway initiative has led to
improvement in domestic passenger and cargo flows, with significant savings in both cost
and in transit time.
While the Philippines’ domestic RO-RO shipping industry is among the most established
and progressive in ASEAN, there is no indication that the country is ready to venture into
international RO-RO shipping operation in the foreseeable future. So far there is no
Philippine flagged RO-RO ship plying the ASEAN waters. This is in spite of the various
legislative reform initiatives to make the country a registry-of-choice among ship owners or
ship management companies.
Unlike the CLMV countries and some parts of the IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA members
which are connected by land and are fairly familiar with transit and inter-state transport
facilitation brought about either by bi-lateral or sub-regional arrangements, the Philippines,
being an island nation, has no such experience. It has no practical experience in issuing
land transport permit and compulsory vehicle insurance to foreign operators engaging in
cross-border operation; and in dealing with mutual recognition of driving licenses, vehicle
registration certificates and temporary admission of vehicles. Its existing legal and
institutional frameworks are hardly conducive to receiving foreign RO-RO ships and foreign
vehicles on-board of such ships.
The customs and immigration regimes required for effective facilitation of entry and exit of
foreign RO-RO ships and vehicles are not yet in place. It enforces restrictive rules on
recognition of foreign driving licenses and prohibits entering of right-hand-drive vehicles. All
these may explain why Filipino transport officials are often of the view that chassis RO-RO
shipping operation may be more viable than the conventional RO-RO shipping operation.

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10.9 Singapore
1) Administration
The Ministry of Transport oversees the development and regulation of the civil aviation and
air transport, maritime and ports and land transport sectors. Its main focus is to formulate
policies and facilitate outcomes in the transport arena. The day-to-day operations are
handled by its four statutory boards, namely the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, Land
Transport Authority, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Public Transport Council.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is responsible for the development of the air hub
and aviation industry in Singapore as a whole as well as the provision of air navigation
services. The Land Transport Authority is responsible for spearheading the land transport
developments in Singapore. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s mission is to
develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and to
advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. The Public Transport
Council is an independent body that regulates bus services, public transport fares and
ticket payment services.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

The following Table shows the list of domestic rules and regulations governing the transport
logistics services in Singapore.

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Table 10.11 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Singapore

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act, Cap. 170A
- Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
- Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
- Customs Act Cap. 70:
a) Customs (Authorised Piers and Places for Import by Sea) Regulations
b) Customs (Authorised Piers and Places for Transhipment, Export and Transit
by Sea) Regulations
- Regulation of Import and Exports Act Cap. 272A
2. Storage & warehousing services - Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act, Cap. 170A
- Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
- Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
3. Freight transport agency services - Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
- Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
- Customs Act Cap. 70
- Regulation of Imports and Exports Act Cap. 272A
4. Other auxiliary services - Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
- Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
- Customs Act Cap. 70
- Regulation of Imports and Exports Act Cap. 272A
5. Customs clearance services - Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
- Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
- Customs Act Cap. 70
- Regulation of Imports and Exports Act
6. International Freight Transportation - Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
excluding Cabotage - Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
7. International road freight transport - Business Registration Act, Cap. 32
services - Companies Act, Cap. 50
- Limited Liability Partnerships Act, Cap. 163A
- Limited Partnerships Act
- Road Traffic Act Cap. 276
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Ship Registration
The Singapore Registry of Ships is administered by the Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore. As an open registry, it ranks among the top ten largest registries in the world
with over 3,850 registered vessels. The registry adopts a "quality flag" strategy and offers
maritime and related companies a range of incentive schemes to grow and develop their
businesses in Singapore. The two key incentive schemes are the Maritime Sector Incentive
scheme and Maritime Cluster Fund. The former offers tax exemption to qualified
international shipping companies; tax concessions for up to 5 years for ship or container
leasing companies, funds, business trusts or partnerships; a concessionary tax rate of 10%
on the incremental income derived from the provision of shipping-related support services;
and withholding tax exemption on interest payable on loans obtained from foreign lenders
to finance the purchase or construction of ships. The latter includes financial and technical
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There is no special requirement or incentives for registration of RO-RO ship. The same
registration requirements and incentives apply to any ship type. Singapore currently has no
plan to introduce international RO-RO shipping services over the medium to long term.

4) International Agreements
Among the ASEAN Member States, Singapore has acceded to/ratified the most number of
IMO conventions (31 in all), as follows:
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 91
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- SOLAS Protocol 88
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- LOAD LINES Protocol 88
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- SAR Convention 79
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- INMARSAT amendments 94
- INMARSAT amendments 98
- FACILITATION Convention 65
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex III)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex IV)
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex V)
- MARPOL Protocol 97 (Annex VI)
- CLC Protocol 76
- CLC Protocol 92
- FUND Protocol 92
- LLMC Convention 76
- SUA Convention 88
- OPRC Convention 90
- OPRC/HNS 2000
- BUNKERS CONVENTION 01
- ANTI FOULING 01
Singapore Port is ISPS Code compliant. In line with the SOLAS Regulation XI-2/3 and XI-
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that the current security level information is made known to ships and their respective flag
states.
Singapore is a party to the 1949 UN Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva Convention
1949), which was translated into Singapore law via the Road Traffic (International
Circulation) Rules. Singapore is also a party to and 1956 Customs Convention on the
Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles.
The General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade (GATT) through Article V also obligates
contracting parties to preserve freedom of transit. Singapore became a contracting party in
1973.

5) Regional Agreements
At the ASEAN level, Singapore is a party to the following transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Singapore Port is part of the ASEAN Port Network system.
The expressway networks in Singapore and Malaysia are connected via the Ayer Rajah
Expressway (connects with the Second Link Expressway in Malaysia) and Bukit Timah
Expressway (connects with the Skudai Highway via Johor–Singapore Causeway).
Bi-lateral Agreements
Singapore has entered bilateral maritime transport agreements with Myanmar and
Vietnam. The relevant articles of the agreements are listed below:
Myanmar Agreement 1998
Article 4B – Non-discriminatory treatment
Article 5 – Equal status as other countries, no less favourable
Article 8 – Standardised crew identity documents
Article 9.3 – Crew members able to go ashore during the period of stay of their
vessels in ports but subject to host country’s rules and regulations
Article 12 – Expedite and simplify customs and formalities at ports
Myanmar Addendum to Agreement 1998
Article 1 – Cooperation in shipping and shipping ancillary services and set up
companies to promote shipping and trade

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Article 2 – To expedite applications for setting up of companies and assist in finding

solutions.
Vietnam Agreement 1992
Article 2.2 – Both contracting parties open to investments
Article 4 – Non-discriminatory treatment
Article 5 – Awarded most-favoured nation status applied to customs, port dues,
access and use of port facilities. Article 8 –Standardised crew identity documents
Article 9.3 – Crew members able to go ashore during the period of stay of their
vessels in ports but subject to host country’s rules and regulations
Article 12 – Expedite and simplify customs and formalities at ports

6) CIQS Formalities on International RO-RO Ships

There is no foreign RO-RO ship calling at Singapore Port. If any, such ship would subject to
the normal CIQS formalities.
There is no Customs import permit requirement for passengers’ own vehicles and personal
effects driven or carried out of the RO-RO ship calling at Singapore Port. Similarly, there is
no Customs export permit requirement for passengers’ own vehicles and personal effects
driven or carried into the RO-RO ship leaving Singapore Port, except for exports of
dutiable, controlled and strategic goods. However, a Customs permit is required if
passengers bring in dutiable, controlled or commercial goods from the RO-RO ship into
Singapore. The services of freight forwarders or declaring agents may be engaged to
declare such permits. Freight forwarders and declaring agents are required to register with
Singapore Customs prior to declaring Customs permits via TradeNet®, Singapore’s
national single window.
The shipping agent/master of the RO-RO vessel is required to submit crew and passengers
manifests in advance of its arrival and departure from Singapore. For immigration
clearance, passengers and crew must carry a valid travel document (passport, etc) and are
subject to the prevailing immigration entry requirements, including having obtained a valid
Singapore visa prior to arrival in Singapore (where applicable), an In-Principle Approval
Letter issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (for crew), and submit
a duly completed disembarkation/embarkation card upon arrival and departure respectively.

7) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Singapore allows temporary admission road vehicles to its territory. The relevant laws are
the Customs Act, Customs Duties (Exemption) Order, Goods and Services Tax Act and
Goods and Services Tax (Imports Relief) Order. Singapore’s law does not specify how long
the vehicle can be in the country. No customs duty is imposed on the vehicle and no
customs guarantee is required. Tax is payable only if the vehicle is sold, disposed of or
transferred locally.
Foreign drivers must observe local traffic rules, including fastening of seat belts, avoiding
the bus lane during certain hours, and using mobile phones while driving only with a hands-
free device.
Foreigners visiting Singapore may drive with their foreign license for up to 12 months each
time they enter into the country. Singapore Traffic Police recognizes driving licenses issued
by ASEAN Member States. It is not necessary for the license holders to convert their

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licenses to Singapore driving licenses if they are not staying in Singapore for more than a
year. For a foreign driving license that is not written in English language, an International
Driving Permit or an official translation in English language is required.
Foreign registered vehicles entering Singapore must have a valid insurance coverage for
the period of the vehicles stay in Singapore; a valid road tax and an Autopass Card.
Autopass Card is a non-transferable stored-value smart card that is used for paying toll
charges, Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) (an electronic toll collection scheme) fees and car
park charges for car parks that use the cash card system. The card costs SGD 10 (about
USD8) and is sold at the main primary clearance and immigration booths at Singapore
checkpoints. It is valid for five years.
Singapore does not allow left hand drive vehicles from being imported for personal local
registration, but temporary usage by tourists of left hand drive vehicles is allowed.
All Singapore-registered vehicles are required to have their petrol tanks at least three
quarters full before departing from Singapore. This ruling has been in place since 1991. It is
part of Singapore's policy to moderate vehicle usage and reduce traffic congestion. Since
January 2012, the three-quarter tank rule has also applied to compressed natural gas
(CNG) fuel supply tanks of CNG vehicles and petrol-CNG vehicles.
Motor vehicles leaving Singapore must pay toll charges at both ends of the Causeway and
the Second Link.
Cross-border traffic between Singapore and Malaysia are generally governed by the 1949
UN Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva Convention 1949). Both Singapore and Malaysia
are parties to the Convention, which facilitates cross-border movement of vehicles between
member countries by specifying the minimum standards relating to vehicle construction and
use which vehicles must meet while in the host country in order that they not be denied
entry. The standards are spelt out in general terms, including such requirements as that the
vehicle must be in good working order and safe mechanical condition so as not to endanger
the driver, other occupants of the vehicle or other road users, and that the vehicle should
be used in a manner so as not to cause damage to public or private property, and in
adherence to traffic rules and regulations in the host country.
Singapore issues the ASEAN Goods Vehicle Permits and ASEAN Public Service Vehicle
Permits to qualified Malaysian goods vehicle and public service vehicle entering into
Singapore. Operation of these vehicles is governed by the provisions of the Road Traffic
(International Circulation) Rules as well as the Terms and Conditions on the Permits
themselves (see section under Malaysia for more information on Singapore-Malaysia road
transport arrangements).
All foreign-registered vehicles (except Malaysia-registered) must buy mandatory insurance
coverage at the immigration checkpoint in Singapore. Premiums collected are channeled
into a special purpose insurance pool known as the Special Risks Pool.

8) Concluding Remarks
Being one of the most developed maritime hubs in the World, Singapore has an established
legal and institutional framework to facilitate international RO-RO shipping operation.
Singapore has a relatively liberal regulatory regime to deal with temporary admission of
road vehicles, for example, no customs duty is imposed on foreign vehicles and no customs
guarantee is required. Though being a right hand drive nation, Singapore allows temporary

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usage by tourists of left hand drive vehicles. Singapore’s CIQS authorities have
considerable experience in dealing with cross-border movement of road vehicles,
particularly those from/to Malaysia and Thailand. Though developing a RO-RO shipping
industry is not a national priority for now, Singapore’s legal and institutional framework has
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10.10 Thailand
1) Administration
The Ministry of Transport is responsible for the planning, development, management and
regulation of the transport sector. The Ministry of Transport is comprised of a number of
Government Administrations and State Enterprises. The Marine Department, Department of
Land Transport, Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Highways, Department of
Rural Roads and Office of Transport Policy and Traffic are among the Government
Administrations under the Ministry. The State Enterprises include State Railway of Thailand,
Port Authority of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, Expressway and
Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Mass Transit Authority.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

Under the Thai Vessels Act B.E.2481 (as amended by the Act B.E.2540), Thai domestic
shipping is restricted to Thai vessels (at least 70% of Thai equity).
The Port Authority of Thailand Act B.E.2494 (1951) as amended by the Act B.E.2543
(2000) stipulates the functions of the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), which includes
management, monitoring and control of Bangkok Port, Laem Chabang Port and other
designated ports.
The following are the relevant laws governing the transport logistics sector in Thailand.

Table 10.12 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Thailand

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services Port Authority of Thailand Act B.E.2494 (1951)
2. Storage and warehousing services Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999)
3. Freight transport agency services Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999)
4. Other auxiliary services - Customs Act B.E. 2469 (1926)
- Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999)
5. Customs clearance services Customs Act B.E. 2469 (1926)
6. International freight transportation excluding Cabotage Navigation in Thai Water Acts B.E. 2456 (1913)
7. International rail freight transport services - Railway of Thailand Act B.E. 2494 (1951)
- Organization of Railway and Highway Act B.E.2464 (1921)
8. International road freight transport services Land Transport Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Ship Registration
Thailand welcomes both the foreign and domestic shipping operators/owners to fly it flag,
subject to the following conditions:
- The operator must be a juristic person incorporated under Thai law with at least 51%
of Thai equity (Thai Vessels Act B.E.2481 (as amended by the Act B.E.2540)) and
must register as a maritime transport operator at the Maritime Department
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- Operation of such ships must comply with the safety and marine environmental
requirements prescribe under the Navigation in Thai Waters Act B.E. 2456 (as
amended by the Act B.E.2540).
So far no RO-RO shipping company plying international routes has registered under the
Thai registry. The registry does not offer any special incentive to attract registration of RO-
RO ships.

4) International Agreements
Thailand has acceded to/ratified 13 IMO Conventions/Protocols, as follows.
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 91
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- FACILITATION Convention 65
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- OPRC Convention 90
Thailand is a party to the following international land transport Conventions:
- 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic
- 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic
- 1968 Convention on Road Signs and Signals

5) Regional Agreements
Thailand is a party to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
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Thailand has ratified all the three major transport agreements, namely AFAFGIT, AFAFIST
and AFAMT.
The following table shows the TTRs of Thailand. All the TTRs in Thailand are above Class
III of the ASEAN Highway standard. Along the AH 3, construction of Chiang
Khong/Houayxay Bridge Project is ongoing. Two sections of the AH-3 along the National
Highway Route No. 1152 and 1020 (Chiang Rai – Chiang Khong Highway) are being
widened to four lanes. The first section was completed in June 2011 and the second
section is over 95 per cent completed. Along the AH 16, the 4-lane highway widening
project on the National Highway Route No. 12 from Amphoe Nong Rua – Amphoe Chum
Phae – Amphoe Khon San Section-2 is ongoing. The road linking Phuket Port is not part of
the TTRs. Bangkok Port, Laem Chabang Port and Songhkla Port are part of the ASEAN
Port Network system. Thailand has completed the installation of common road sign and
harmonised route numbering signs in its TTR.

Table 10.13 ASEAN Highway Routes in Thailand

Highways Length

AH 1: Mae Sot (Thailand/Myanmar Border) - Tak - Bangkok – Hin Kong - Nakhon Nayok - Aranyaprathet - Khlong 702 km
Luek (Thailand/Cambodia Border)

AH 2: Mae Sai (Thailand/Myanmar border) - Chiang Rai - Lampang - Tak – Bangkok (West Outer Ring Road) - 1,923 km
Nakhon Pathom - Pak Tho - Chumphon - Suratthani - Phattalung - Hat Yai – Sadao (Thailand/Malaysia Border)
(including length between Tak - Bangkok 363 kms. which is part of AH.– No.1)

AH 3: Chiang Rai - Chiang Khong (Thailand/Lao PDR Border) 115 km

AH 12: Hin Kong - Saraburi – Nakhon Ratchasima - Khon Kaen - Nongkhai (Thailand/Lao PDR Border) 533 km

AH 16: Tak - Phitsanulok – Khon Kaen - Kalasin - Somdet - Mukdahan (Thailand/Lao PDR Border) 713 km

AH 19: Nakhon Ratchasima - Kabinburi - Laem Chabung East Outer Bangkok Ring Road (Tub Chang) - Bang Pa In 491 km

Thailand has established its National Transport Facilitation Committee (NTFC), chaired by
the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Transport, to handle ASEAN, GMS and other
multilateral agreements on transport facilitation covering movement of goods and people.
The committee is represented by representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce,
Ministry of Transport and its associated agencies, Ministries of Foreign Affairs and
Commerce, Customs Department, the Royal Thai Police, and Immigration Department. Its
work programme is funded by the Government’s regular budget.

6) Sub-regional, Tri-lateral and Bi-lateral Agreements

Thailand is a signatory to the GMS Cross-Border Transport Agreement. For initial
implementation of the CBTA, Thailand has concluded the following tri-lateral and bi-lateral
MoUs:
- MoU between and among Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam on Initial Implementation
of the CBTA (2007)
- MoU between Thailand and Cambodia on the Exchange of Traffic Rights for Cross
Border Transport for Cross Border Transport (Aranyaprathet-Poipet)

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- MoU on the Initial Implementation (Aranyaprathet-Poipet)

- MoU on the Initial Implementation (Mukdahan-Savannakhet)
Thailand is a party to the Arrangement between and among Lao PDR, Thailand, and
Vietnam on the Operation of the Tourism Road Transport (2007). Thailand has also
signed the following bi-lateral agreements/MOUs with Lao PDR and with Malaysia:
- Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the
Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Road Transport (1999)
- Subsidiary Agreement Specifying Road Transport Arrangement between the
Government of Thailand and the Government of the Lao PDR (2001)
- MoU between Thailand and Malaysia on the Movement in Transit of Perishable
Goods by Road from Thailand through Malaysia to Singapore (1979)
The extent of the MoUs implementation is indicated by the number of licenses issued by
the Department of Land Transport of Thailand. According to the 2010 records of the
Department of Land Transport, in the year 2007, Thailand issued 59 licences for cross-
border bus services involving 177 vehicles; 310 truck licences (involving 9,761 vehicles) for
the cross-border operation between Thailand and Lao PDR and 3 truck licences (79
vehicles) for operation under the MoU between Thailand and Malaysia on the Movement in
Transit of Perishable Goods by Road from Thailand through Malaysia to Singapore.
Thailand, Lao PDR and Vietnam started to exchange traffic rights for the East-West
Economic Corridor in June 2009. Work is on-going for implementation of customs transit
systems along the Corridor. However, implementation of the MoU on the Initial
Implementation for Aranyaprathet-Poipet was delayed due to political situation (see the
sections under Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia for more information on the
implementation status of the MoUs).

7) Temporary Admission of Road Vehicle

Under the Customs Tariff Decree (Heading 3, Part 4), Thailand allows temporary admission
of road vehicles free of import duty or tax. The vehicles are allowed to be in the country for
a period of up to two months, with possible extension of up to six months. Any further
extension will need the approval from the Customs Department. Approval will normally be
granted only in exceptional circumstances such as a broken engine, car accident, etc. The
time-limit may be extended to more than six months but not exceeding eight months from
the date of admission.
The vehicle owners/operators are required to pay a security in the form of a bank guarantee
or cash amounting to 120 per cent of tax and plus another two per cent of tax per month.
The security will be forfeited if the vehicle not exported within the time indicated on the
temporary import papers.
The documents required for temporary admission include temporary import declaration
form, the vehicle's registration certificate, a passport or identification card of the vehicle's
owner, an application form for the temporary import of the vehicle, a proforma invoice or
invoice, certificate of legal Entity, re-export contract and if the vehicle is to be driven by
someone other than the owner and proof of Power of Attorney. All fittings and accessories
such as stereo system, CD players must be declared at the time of admission. Temporary
admission papers such as ATA Carnet cannot be used to replace national Customs
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Vehicles owners or operators must submit the temporary import declaration form and
relevant documents at the port of entry/border checkpoint in Thailand. Once the form and
relevant documents have been checked the vehicle owners or operators must deposit the
bank guarantee with the Cashier Division of the Thai Customs Department. This will follows
by customs inspection of the vehicle. Once this is done, the vehicle owners or operators will
receive one copy of the form which they must keep to return to Customs when leaving the
country.
Thailand is a signatory to the Istanbul Convention since January 2007. It acceded to Annex
A and B1 of the Convention.
Thailand also recognizes both the private and commercial domestic driving licenses issues
by other ASEAN Member States under the 1985 Agreement on the Recognition of
Domestic Driving Licenses Issued by ASEAN Countries. License holders may only drive the
category of vehicle for which their license is valid.
Being a signatory to the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic and 1968 Vienna
Convention on Road Traffic, Thailand accepts International Driver's License/Permit
(IDL/IDP).
Thai Immigration Department requires foreigners entering Thailand by road vehicles to fill in
and present the Thai arrival/departure card and a completed manifest (when there are
accompanying passengers).
Thailand does not recognize insurance of other ASEAN Member States. Vehicle
operators/owners are required to purchase third party liability insurance at the Thai side of
border crossing. The cost of the insurance policy may vary according to vehicle type,
engine size and duration of cover.
Thailand is a left hand drive country. But its law does not prohibit right hand drive vehicles
to drive on its roads. Technically and legally it has no problem receiving vehicles from
Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia which are also left hand drive countries. But Thailand is
surrounded by right hand drive neighbors like Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar, which
means switching of traffic from one side to the other at borders is necessary. To facilitate
such changeover, traffic lights or signposts are installed at the following locations:
- Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Lao PDR
- Second Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Lao PDR
- Mae Sot Friendship Bridge between Thailand and Myanmar
- Poipet between Thailand and Cambodia

8) Concluding Remarks
The land transportation system of Thailand is quite well connected with those in Lao PDR,
Cambodia, Vietnam (via Lao PDR and Cambodia), Malaysia, and to a certain extent, with
Myanmar. Thailand’s CIQS agencies are familiar with inter-state and transit transport
facilitation requirements and processes brought about the country’s active participation in a
number of bi-lateral and tri-lateral land transport MoUs with its neighboring countries. It has
a competitive road transport industry with many years of cross-border operation experience.
For example, Thai transport operator began to deliver perishable goods by road from
Thailand to Singapore via Malaysia since late 1970s or early 1980s under the Thailand-
Malaysia MoU on the Movement in Transit of Perishable Goods by Road from Thailand
through Malaysia to Singapore (1979). Thai bus and truck operators are said to be a

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dominate force in the Thailand-Lao PDR cross-border transport business. Thailand is a left
hand drive country but it welcomes right hand drive vehicles. It recognizes all classes of
driving licenses and commercial vehicles inspection certificates issued by other ASEAN
Member States. Thailand has a thriving tourism industry. All these are important ingredients
for developing a viable RO-RO shipping industry in Thailand and beyond. Further
streamlining of its CIQ and transit transport formalities through adoption of international
transport and customs conventions may be necessary. As of now, Thailand has ratified and
implemented only a relatively small number of IMO conventions and UN road transport and
customs conventions.

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10.11 Vietnam
1) Administration
The Ministry of Transport is responsible for the planning, development, management and
regulation of the country’s transport sector, covering road, railway, inland waterway,
maritime and civil aviation transport. Its power is derived from the Decree No.
178/2007/ND-CP dated 3 December 2007.
The Ministry accords high priority in developing seaport infrastructure facilities; increasing
the shipping capacity of Vietnamese fleets; and transferring and applying maritime scientific
and technological advances. The development of the maritime transport sector is guided by
two master plans, one on sea port development and another on ocean shipping
development.
There are five specialized agencies under the Ministry of Transport, as follows:
- Vietnam Road Administration
- Vietnam Inland Waterways Administration
- Vietnam National Maritime Bureau
- Vietnam Register
- Transport Construction Quality Control and Management Bureau
Vinalines is the main shipping company in the country. It is a state-owned enterprise under
the Ministry of Transport. Ports in Vietnam fall under the jurisdiction of the Vietnam National
Maritime Bureau of the Ministry of Transport.
In recent years, the Government of Vietnam has been putting in place various regulatory
measures to improve the financial sustainability, competitiveness and governance of the
state-owned enterprises of the Ministry.

2) Legal and Institutional Framework

The Vietnam Maritime Code 2005 (entered into force in 2006) provides the legal framework
for management of the maritime sector, covering seagoing vessels, crew, seaports, marine
navigable channels, ocean shipping, marine navigation safety, marine navigation security,
prevention of environmental pollution and other activities related to the use of seagoing
vessels for economic, cultural, social, sport, public service and scientific research purposes.
All Vietnamese organizations and individuals and foreign organizations and individuals
involved in maritime shipping activities in Vietnam are governed by the Code. The Maritime
Code 2005 represents a major revision of the 1990 Maritime Code of Vietnam.
The Law on Road Traffic 2008 (effective in 2009) sets the legal framework for road
transportation, road infrastructure facilities, road traffic, road users and state management
of road traffic. Prior to this, the land transport sector in Vietnam was governed by the Road
Code of Vietnam 2001.

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The following laws and regulations governing the transport logistics sector in Vietnam.

Table 10.14 Laws and Regulations Related to Transport Logistics Services Sector in Vietnam

No. Sub-Sectors Relevant Laws and Regulations

1. Maritime cargo handling services Maritime Code, 2005.
Trade Law, 2005.
Decree No.140/2007/ND-CP.
2. Storage & warehousing services Law on Trade, 2005.
Decree No.140/2007/ND-CP
3. Freight transport agency services Maritime Code, 2005.
Law on Trade, 2005.
Decree No.140/2007/ND-CP.
4. Other auxiliary services Maritime Code, 2005.
Law on Trade, 2005.
Decree No.140/2007/ND-CP.
5. Customs clearance services Law on Custom, 2001 and Amended, 2005
Decree No. 140/2007/ND-CP
6. International Freight Transportation excluding Maritime Code, 2005.
Cabotage Law on Trade, 2005.
Decree No.140/2007/ND-CP.
7. International rail freight transport services Law on Railway, 2005.
Decree No. 140/2007/ND-CP
8. International road freight transport services Law on Road traffic, 2008.
Decree No. 140/2007/ND-CP
Source: Adopted from the ASEAN Secretariat; http://www.asean.org/logisticsservices.htm

3) Cabotage
Article 7 of the Vietnam Maritime Code 2005 reserves coastal trades for Vietnamese-flag
ships. Vietnamese seagoing vessels enjoy priority to conduct domestic carriage of cargoes,
passengers and luggage.
However, when Vietnamese seagoing vessels are incapable of domestic carriage, foreign
seagoing vessels may participate in domestic carriage. This may take place under the
following circumstances:
- Carrying extra-long and extra-heavy cargoes or other kinds of cargoes by seagoing
vessels exclusively used for this purpose;
- Preventing, controlling, remedying the consequences of, natural disasters, epidemics
or rendering emergency relief; and
- Transporting passengers and luggage from tourist passenger vessels to shore and
vice versa.

4) Ship Registration
Vietnam Register is responsible for ship registration in Vietnam. The country encourages all
Vietnamese and foreign entities to develop its fleets, seaport infrastructure facilities and
carry out other maritime shipping activities in Vietnam.
To register under the Vietnam National Register of Ships, a seagoing vessel must satisfy
the following requirements as stipulated under Article 16 of the Vietnam Maritime Code
2005:

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- Legal paper proving ownership of the vessel;

- Certificates showing the tonnage and class of the vessel;
- Having a name that is approved by the Vietnam Registry of Shipping;
- Certificates of suspension or deletion of registration if the vessel is registered abroad;
- The ship-owner must have its head office, branches or representative offices in
Vietnam; and
- Used foreign seagoing vessels applying for first-time registration or re-registration in
Vietnam must comply with the age limit set by the Government.
There are around 800 vessels registered under the Registry with less than 5% of them are
foreign vessels. Vietnam Register does not offer any special incentive to attract registration
of RO-RO vessels. Vietnam Register charges a low registration fee. This in itself is an
incentive for vessels to register in Vietnam.
Vietnam does not accord high priority to developing its RO-RO shipping industry. There is
no such plan in its Master Plan for Ocean Shipping. But Vietnam is monitoring the market
conditions and has not ruled out the possibility of participating in intra-ASEAN RO-RO
shipping.
In the mid-2000s, Vietnam used to have a RO-RO ship plying its domestic routes. However
the service was suspended due to poor market demand. There were limited berthing
facilities to facilitate the RO-RO shipping operation then. For tourism development,
Vinalines is now looking into the option of deploying the RO-RO ship to service the northern
part of Vietnam and Hainan Island (China).

5) International Agreements
Vietnam has acceded to/ratified 19 IMO Conventions/Protocols, as follows:
- IMO Convention 48
- IMO amendments 93
- SOLAS Convention 74
- SOLAS Protocol 78
- SOLAS Protocol 88
- LOAD LINES Convention 66
- LOAD LINES Protocol 88
- TONNAGE Convention 69
- COLREG Convention 72
- STCW Convention 78
- IMSO Convention 76
- INMARSAT OA 76
- INMARSAT amendments 98
- FACILITATION Convention 65
- MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I/II)
- CLC Protocol 92

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- SUA Convention 88
- SUA Protocol 88
- BUNKERS CONVENTION 01
The MARPOL 73/78 and SOLAS have been translated into Vietnamese language, among
others.
Vietnam has acceded to the International Convention on the Simplification and
Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Kyoto Convention). Vietnam is not a party to any of
the major UN road traffic and transport facilitation conventions. However, Vietnam honors
the International Driving Permits issued under the UN Road Traffic Conventions. The road
signs along its major highways are complied with international standards. Nevertheless,
Vietnam is studying the possibility of acceding to the Vienna Convention on Road Signs
and may accede to the Convention by next year.

6) Regional Agreements
Vietnam is a party to the following ASEAN transport agreements:
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Goods in Transit
(AFAFGIT), 1998
- The ASEAN Framework Agreements on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT), 2005
- The ASEAN Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Inter-State Transport
(AFAFIST), 2008
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate,
1998
- The ASEAN Agreement on Recognition of Domestic Driving License, 1985
- Ministerial Understanding on the Development of the ASEAN Highway Network
Project, 1999
- MoU on Cooperation Relating to Marine Casualty and Marine Incident Safety
Investigations, 2009
Vietnam has ratified the AFAFGIT and AFAMT but not the AFAFIST. Vietnam has
established its NTTCC to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the ASEAN and
GMS transport agreements. The NTTCC is chaired by the Vice Minister of Transport.
Saigon, Haiphong, Danang, and Cailan are part of ASEAN Port Network system. Besides
promoting these ports, Vietnam has been also developing Van Phong, a transhipment port
in Khanh Hoa in central Vietnam and Cai Mep, a deep sea port in Vung Tau to serve
southern Vietnam.
Vietnam’s TTRs under the AFAFGIT are shown in the table below. Some of these routes
are also an integral part if the ASEAN Highway Network. Vietnam has eight AH routes with
a total length of 4,200 km. To date most of the AH routes in Vietnam have been upgraded
to at least class 3 standard. Vietnam has installed common road signs and route numbering
system on all its TTRs.

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Table 10.15 ASEAN Highway Routes in Vietnam

Highways Length

AH 1: Moc Bai (Vietnam/Cambodia Border) - An Suong (Ho Chi Minh City) 99 km

AH 1: Dong Ha – Da Nang/Tien Sa 197 km

AH 15: Keo Nua (Vietnam/Lao PDR Border) - Bai Vot - Vinh – Cua Lo 123 km

AH 16: Lao Bao (Vietnam/Lao PDR Border) - Dong Ha 83 km

AH 17: Dong Nai - Vung Tau 75 km

7) Sub-regional, Tri-lateral and Bi-lateral Agreements

Vietnam is a signatory to the GMS Cross-Border Transport Agreement. For initial
implementation of the CBTA, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Thailand concluded the MoU on Initial
Implementation of the CBTA in 2007. The MoU allows for operation of cross border road
transport of goods and people along the East-West Economic Corridor at the Lao Bao-
Dansavanh and at the Savannakhet-Mukdahan border crossing points. Cross-border
transport traffic under the MoU has been on the rise especially for the Vietnam-Lao PDR
sector.
Under the MoU, personal effects carried by people not engaged in cross-border transport
operations are exempted from customs duties and taxes. It also exempts sealed goods
including sealed containers in international transit from routine physical customs inspection
at the border and customs escorts in the national territory. The goods in transit are also
exempted from customs duties and taxes.
Single-window inspection and single stop inspection have been adopted at the Lao Bao-
Dansavanh border crossing. Single Window Inspection has been implemented at Hakou-
Lao Cai border crossing.
Vietnam, Lao PDR and Thailand mutually recognize each other’s vehicle registration
certificate, registration plate and inspection certificate under the MoU.
The allowed period for the temporary admission of vehicle without payment of import duties
and taxes is 30 days. The quantitative quota is 500 vehicles for each country. Customs
guarantee in form of security is still required. In that case, a designated organization such
as national forwarders’ association may give a guarantee.
To promote tourism, the Arrangement between and among Lao PDR, Thailand, and
Vietnam on the Operation of the Tourism Road Transport was signed in 2007. The key
features of the Arrangement are similar to the MoU between and among Lao PDR,
Thailand, and Vietnam on Initial Implementation of the CBTA (2007).
Under the Vietnam-Lao PDR Road Transport Agreement, vehicles of the two countries are
allowed to cross 15 designated border-pairs. The agreement applies to both non-
commercial and commercial vehicles.
Under the Vietnam-Cambodia Road Transport Agreement, vehicles of the two countries are
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vehicles for each country for the initial implementation period with the flexibility of
increasing to 150 and 300 at later dates.
Vietnam and Lao PDR have a bi-lateral agreement on making Vung Ang a transit port for
the latter. Cua Lo Port and Danang Port in Vietnam are also serve as transit ports for Lao
PDR (see sections under Lao PDR and Thailand for more information on the
implementation status of the tri-lateral and bi-lateral MoUs).

8) Concluding Remarks
Vietnam has made commendable progress in reforming its legal system to support its
economic transition from planning to market. The 2005 Vietnam Maritime Code and the
Law on Road Traffic 2008 provide a sound basis for the efficient operation of transport sub
sectors. Generally both laws are consistent with international conventions, guiding the
development of the transport sector towards global integration. Vietnam has made
encouraging progress in connecting its land and maritime transport sectors with that of the
ASEAN and GMS through implementation of the relevant ASEAN transport agreements
(e.g., mutual recognition of driving licenses, ASEAN Highway MoU, etc.) and initial
implementation of the CBTA-related tri-lateral and bi-lateral arrangements. To provide
added impetus to the regional and sub-regional integration process as well as to establish a
sound legal and institutional framework for its future participation in intra-ASEAN RO-RO
shipping, Vietnam should consider stepping up its effort in adopting and enforcing more
international transport facilitation conventions. Presently Vietnam is not a party to most of
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Annexes
ANNEX TO CHAPTER 1
Annex 1.1
JICA-ASEAN FIRST REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE
MASTER PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
AN ASEAN RO-RO SHIPPING NETWORK AND SHORT SEA SHIPPING

24-25 July 2012, Manila, Philippines

HIGHLIGHTS OF DISCUSSIONS

1. The Workshop was attended by participants from all ASEAN Member States (except
Singapore), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), BIMP-EAGA Secretariat,
ALMEC Corporation, and the ASEAN Secretariat.

2. The Workshop was officially opened by Hon. Nicasio Conti, Officer-in-charge,

Maritime Industry Authority of the Philippines. Mr. Shimura Akira, Deputy Director General,
JICA also delivered his Opening Remarks.

3. Mr. H.R. Vitasa served as the moderator for the Workshop.

Session 1: Lessons Learned from Other RO-RO Experiences

4. The participants noted some lessons from the experiences of EU and Northeast Asia
on the development of international RO-RO shipping, and of archipelagic countries like
Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia on the development of domestic RO-RO shipping. Such
experiences vary in terms of history, implementation, and level of success.

5. The participants also noted the common factors and best practices leading to
successful development of RO-RO shipping, among others, are the following:
- Creating market demand for RO-RO shipping services (in terms of cargo and
passengers);
- Favorable geographic conditions;
- Strong support by the governments and private sector;
- Initial provision of incentives and subsidies (e.g., fuel, taxes, financing,
reduced port fees, etc.) until the routes become commercially viable;
- Adequate infrastructure;
- Effective intermodal transport such as land transport (e.g., trucks and buses)
to support RO-RO shipping;
- Effective marketing and promotion strategy; and
- Profitable operations.

6. The participants were of the view that feasibility of RO-RO shipping should be viewed
in terms of the whole integrated RO-RO transport system, including shipping services, port
operations, logistics and intermodal interface/connectivity. This will be further examined
during the more detailed analysis of the selected shortlisted RO-RO routes.

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Session 2: Legal and Institutional Framework for RO-RO Shipping Development

7. Based on a legal and institutional survey conducted in all the ASEAN countries, it was
noted that an initial assessment of the legal and institutional readiness for RO-RO shipping
development was made in terms of their comparative levels of accession/ ratification/
enforcement of international, regional, subregional and bilateral agreements on maritime and
land transport, and the complexity of their cross-border formalities.

8. The participants shared the view that it is necessary to set the basic legal and
institutional agenda for ASEAN RO-RO shipping. In this regard, it was widely recognised that
the ASEAN transport facilitation agreements covering goods in transit (AFAFGIT), inter-state
transport (AFAFIST) and multimodal transport (AFAMT) provide the relevant guiding and
implementing principles to address among others the key institutional bottlenecks and
constraints in ASEAN RO-RO shipping. Successful experiences and best practices of
bilateral, trilateral and subregional agreements (such as those under the BIMP-EAGA, IMT-
GT, GMS, SOSEK-MALINDO cooperation mechanisms) are valuable to be replicated in
more international entry points. In the overall, a practical and harmonised legal agenda for
ASEAN RO-RO shipping should underscore and converge into the following operational
aspects:

• Temporary admission of road vehicles(No customs security and No tax on goods

in transit)
• Mutual recognition of driving licenses
• Mutual recognition of vehicle inspection certificates
• Mutual recognition of insurance policies
• Mutual recognition of vehicle registrations
• Validity of cross-border vehicles permits are standardised
• Single-window inspection & single stop inspection
• Exemption from routine physical customs inspection at the border & no customs
escorts in the national territory
• Frequent traveler facility

9. The participants agreed that further detailed study of the selected routes is needed to
look into institutional requirements, including possible implementation agreements/MOUs
between interested countries, as a first step, to advance the Master Plan on ASEAN
Connectivity (MPAC)’s initiative on the Establishment of an ASEAN Ro-Ro shipping Network
and Short Sea Shipping. The resulting agreement/MOU may also have to include defining
the core institutional and coordination mechanisms, roles/responsibilities of the interested
countries in promoting/marketing the routes, etc.

Session 3: ASEAN RO-RO Candidate Routes

10. The participants noted that the 8 candidate routes surveyed for RO-RO shipping
development were found to have varying levels of viability, from mature to uncertain.
Assessment of their viability was mainly based on demand, physical conditions, and
regulatory environment.

11. The participants also noted that the Muara-Labuan route, the only existing
international RO-RO shipping service in the study area, is an example of good practice.
Despite birth pains and initial teething problems, it was developed into a viable route. The
participants further noted that on the other hand, the Belawan-Penang pilot RO-RO shipping
project is an example of a failed attempt at route development. Both these experiences
provide practical lessons for consideration in the development of the other RO-RO routes.

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Session 4: How to Promote ASEAN RO-RO Shipping Development

12. JICA Study Team presented the RO-RO shipping development opportunities and
selection criteria and process for the selection of priority routes. Based on the results of
comprehensive selection process, JICA Study Team recommended the selection of the
following priority routes: Dumai-Malacca route, Belawan-Penang-Phuket route, and General
Santos-Bitung route. The selection reasons including the proposed RO-RO ship types and
sizes were also presented by JICA Study Team. In addition, the JICA Study Team made
presentations on RO-RO terminal development issues and basic directions of improvement,
recommendations to improve institutional coordination, and proposed measures to promote a
favorable business environment for RO-RO shipping of the priority routes.

13. Recognising the importance of the establishment of an ASEAN RO-RO Network by

2015 which is mentioned in the MPAC and the Brunei Action Plan/ASEAN Strategic
Transport Plan, the participants shared the following views:

• Commercial viability as well as the hard and soft infrastructures, such as port
facilities, access road, and institutional arrangements including exemption of import
duties to transit transport would be prerequisites to establish sustainable RO-RO
shipping network;
• Further cooperation would be needed in order to put the preconditions into place, not
only in priority route countries but also in other potential routes so that a common
image of ASEAN RO-RO services would be envisaged in the future; and
• The selection of priority routes is one of the joint steps for the establishment of an
ASEAN RO-RO shipping network.

14. The participants confirmed the following criteria for the selection of priority routes:

a) There must be certain level of existing traffic and part of them would be diverted to
RO-RO shipping route;
b) RO-RO shipping service can be introduced by 2015 as a sustainable transport
system, consisting of vessel, terminal, access road and others; and
c) Route countries would commit to provide efficient CIQS services and an attractive
regulatory framework to support RO-RO shipping operators’ investment planning and
marketing.

15. In addition to the above criteria, the participants agreed that priority routes would
provide good lesson for realising RO-RO shipping network in ASEAN in terms of certain level
of replicability for other ASEAN Member States.

16. After extensive discussion, the participants agreed to select Dumai-Malacca route,
Belawan-Penang-Phuket route, and General Santos-Bitung route as the priority routes. The
participants noted that JICA Study Team will conduct further analysis on the selected routes.

17. The progress of the Study will be reported to the 24th ASEAN Maritime Transport
Working Group Meeting to be held in October 2012 in Myanmar.

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Session 5: Field Survey and Planning Works for Priority Routes

18. The participants were briefed on the schedule and activities of the second field survey
including the convening of the Second Regional Workshop on the Master Plan and Feasibility
Study on the Establishment of an ASEAN RO-RO Shipping Network and Short Sea Shipping
in December 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

19. The national focal points of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand were
requested to provide necessary support to JICA Study Team particularly on the
arrangements of the stakeholder interview survey, port traffic survey, workshop among local
shipping and maritime industries, workshop/meeting between RO-RO shipping related
stakeholders, and workshop/meeting for drafting a route-wide MOU where transport and
customs official will attend.

Closing Session

20. ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat thanked JICA for organising the
Workshop.

21. Mr. Ken Kumazawa, Leader of JICA Study Team, delivered his Closing Remarks.
Hon. Ildefonso T. Patdu Jr., Assistant Secretary, Department of Transportation and
Communications of the Philippines officially closed the Workshop.

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Annex 1.2
JICA-ASEAN SECOND REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE
MASTER PLAN AND FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
AN ASEAN RO-RO SHIPPING NETWORK AND SHORT SEA SHIPPING

6 December 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia

HIGHLIGHTS OF DISCUSSION

1. The Workshop was attended by participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Thailand, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), JICA Study Team, the Mission
of Japan to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat.
2. The Workshop was officially opened by Mr. Leon Muhamad, Secretary General, Ministry
of Transportation of Indonesia. Mr. Kawakami Taiji, Executive Technical Advisor to the
Director General, JICA also delivered his Opening Remarks.
3. Mr Honorio R. Vitasa and Mr. Adolf R. Tambunan served as the moderators for the
Workshop.

Session 1: How to Develop Priority Routes

4. The Study Team presented international RO-RO shipping experiences in Europe,

Northeast Asia and an example of successful RO-RO shipping practice in ASEAN,
between Muara (Brunei Darussalam) and Labuan (Malaysia). It was noted that factors
leading to successful RO-RO shipping operations among others are the existence of
stable demand (both passengers and vehicles), acceptance of various kinds of transit
vehicles, smooth immigration and customs procedures, sufficient parking spaces and
bilateral MOU between two participating countries to attract RO-RO operators. An
example of suspended RO-RO shipping operation was also presented, underlining
problems of infrastructure and regulation.
5. The Study Team noted that 3 priority routes, namely: Dumai-Malacca route, Belawan-
Penang-Phuket route, and General Santos-Bitung, were selected from 8 (eight) RO-RO
shipping candidate routes after conducting survey based on the criteria of potential
demand, available infrastructure, and institutional preparedness. The Study Team
presented the result of evaluation on the 3 priority routes, as follows:
a. Priority Route 1: Dumai – Malacca
Both sides of the route welcomed the planned RO-RO services, as it would bring
benefits to their local economies including possibilities of expanding tourism
industries. International RO-RO terminals are proposed to be built both in Dumai
and Malacca, particularly in Malacca where a new terminal will be attached to the
proposed cruise terminal jetty.
b. Priority Route 2: Belawan – Penang – Phuket
The stakeholders of both sides are more optimistic about the RO-RO shipping
service due to bigger market demand today and convertible traffic from NCV and
container ship trade and the absence of existing passenger shipping. The three
existing ports at Belawan, Penang and Phuket will be re-organized to
accommodate RO-RO terminal requirements. There are also some issues of
institutional arrangements that need to be overcome, such as: the designation of
international RO-RO terminal at Butterworth/Penang Port, customs regulation in

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 Indonesia, immigration regulations at Penang and recognition of driver’s license
and vehicle registration particularly of Thai vehicles.
c. Priority Route: General Santos – Bitung
The development of this route would reduce by as much half the shipping
distance between Hong Kong and Bitung via Jakarta/Surabaya. There is only
small convertible traffic, but large inducible traffic along and beyond the corridor.
Some issues needs to be addressed are: the need to upgrade Port of Bitung to be
an international port, customs regulations in both sides, and vehicle recognition in
the Philippines.
6. In order to realize a financially viable and sustainable RORO operations several actions
must be undertaken by the authorities concerned and at different levels of government.
7. The participants expressed their appreciation for the work done by the Study Team in
assessing the potential markets and the existing issues among the routes. The local
government representatives gave an update on the current situation on their respective
initiatives to realize the proposed RORO routes.

Session 2: How to Make it Happen

ƒ Financial Plan of Priority Route Development

8. The Study Team presented the summary of financial internal rate of return (FIRR) for
each selected route for 20 years (2015 to 2034) based on demand forecasts, operation
plan and ship procurement cost and assumptions of shipping tariff. The results of the
FIRR evaluation show that Belawan – Penang – Phuket is the most profitable route, due
to high cargo volume and efficient operation. Dumai – Malacca route’s profitability is
lower, but still rated as fair, due to high initial cost of purchasing 2 ships. The Bitung -
General Santos route is the least profitable, as a result of small volume of passenger /
cargo on likely acceptable fare tariff.
9. An alternative to increase the profitability is by purchasing second hand ships, which
would be very relevant to the Bitung – General Santos route, which would not be viable
unless a second-hand vessel is used and/or it receives operational subsidy.
10. In relation to the ship procurement cost and viability discussion, Japanese Mission, JICA,
and Indonesia MOT shared information including their recognition on recent status and
issues regarding the idea of possible cooperation on ship procurement loan, which has
been under consideration, noting a proceeding example of public ship loan cooperation in
Philippines, at the same time also for the reference of the other member states.

ƒ Promoting a Favorable Business Environment for RO-RO Shipping

11. The Study Team noted that successful RO-RO shipping development is supported by two
co-dependent factors, namely sustainable RO-RO shipping routes and adequate
investment in RO-RO shipping services and facilities. Common factors leading to
favourable market conditions for sustainable RO-RO shipping routes are (i) rising growth
in world, regional and national economies, (ii) sufficient suitable cargo and stable
demand, (iii) complementary industry across the routes, (iv) adequate connections with
the hinterlands; and (v) sufficient passenger traffic (especially for ROPAX). Physical and
technical infrastructure, including port access roads, highways network, railway, trucks,
and telecommunications, are also major important factors to develop an effective
multimodal transport network and maintain the comparative advantages of RO-RO
shipping, i.e. efficiency and speedy loading and unloading process.

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12. To enable profitable and sustainable shipping operations, the following measures can be
taken to address financial concerns:
a. Provide incentives for RO-RO shipping development, especially on pioneering
routes, such as investment incentives, permits, licenses, access to cheaper
sources of vessels and capital goods, access to specialized financing schemes,
financial subsidies, concessional port charges and fees and operational subsidies
(e.g., fuel, etc.)
b. Adopt competitive RO-RO shipping tariff structure
c. Explore possible common tariff structure at partner ports
d. Encourage Joint Venture and Public Private Partnership schemes in investments
in shipping and port facilities
13. The participants expressed their appreciation for the presentations made on the
profitability scenarios and the needed inter-governmental and inter-sectoral coordination
to ensure profitable and sustainable RORO operations. They noted, however, that the
profitability picture is not very attractive for the private sector, hence, it would need
government subsidy, in one form or another. It was suggested that some other financing
schemes should be explored on a commercial basis and evaluate what would be the
financial indices for each option.

ƒ Regional Institutional Framework and Corridor-wide MOU

14. The Study Team noted that two main institutional arrangements are required for a
successful and sustainable international RO-RO operation in ASEAN:
a. Policy coordination and institutional harmonization within ASEAN
ASEAN formulated a number of transport facilitation initiatives such as AFAFGIT,
AFAFIST, and AFAMT. However, despite the signing of these agreements by
Member States, some protocols, especially Protocols 2, 6 and 7 of the AFAFGIT,
have yet to be concluded or ratified.
The Study team also recommended solutions to address common legal and
institutional issues for ASEAN RO-RO shipping development.
b. Route-wide Coordination among Route Connecting countries
Notwithstanding the presence of a number of ASEAN Framework Agreements,
the development of RO-RO shipping route can be hastened through a bilateral
agreement between participating countries. This is also in line with the ASEAN-X
principle, wherein a number of ASEAN Member States may enter into an
agreement following or adopting a general ASEAN Agreement.
In line with this, the Study Team presented a draft MOU between countries
involved in ASEAN RO-RO Shipping Network with the following salient features:
• Priority is given to shipping companies or ship operators registered in
either of the Participating Parties;
• It is the responsibility of the vessel operator to plan for an efficient and
profitable frequency of service and vessel schedule, in consultation and
coordination with the concerned maritime and port authorities of the
Participating Parties;
• Compliance with operational, technical, safety and security standards is
compulsory.
15. The Study Team also presented some of its findings on the current Customs policies and
practices, and how these practices can be aligned with the primary objective of RORO
transport, i.e., seamless transport.
16. The participants thanked the Study Team for their analysis on the required institutional
framework for the successful operation of ASEAN RORO Network and for the preparation

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 of the draft MOU. They noted that the cooperation of many government agencies and
private sector players would be needed to discuss and work towards addressing the
various legal and institutional measures proposed for developing the RO-RO shipping
routes. There needs to be convergence of these efforts. However, they would still need to
study the proposed MOU some more as coordination and consolidation of opinions and
positions on the RO-RO recommendations among stakeholders has to be done first at the
domestic level, then raise it to the appropriate regional level, then to STOM. They also
suggested to look more closely into the success factors in the Muara-Labuan RO-RO
route. The participants also proposed subsidy sharing between among partner countries
in the development of the three (3) RO-RO routes.
17. The participants further suggested that the implementation recommendations be raised to
the IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA. Maybe a special committee within these regional bodies
can be organized to look at the recommendations and submit their own recommendations
to ASEAN. There is a high expectation among the countries in implementing the RO-RO
shipping services. Given that the MTWG meets only every six months, there is a need to
have a coordinating body to continue moving the project forward.
18. The JICA representative informed that the Study results will be presented in the next
MTWG meeting. JICA will consider whatever will be the requests from the MTWG, for
further action after completion of the study to support the implementation of the RO-RO
project. Japanese Mission to ASEAN will continue to dialogue with the countries through
not only MTWG but also Japan-ACCC related meetings, if necessary, while noting the
need and their concern on how to involve other concerned agencies, for example the
Customs agencies, in these dialogues.
19. The Moderator suggested to sharpen the study recommendations on a per route basis.
Additional comments from the countries may be submitted to the Study Team by the end
of December 2012.
20. ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat thanked JICA for organizing the
Workshop.
21. Mr. Ken Kumazawa, Leader of JICA Study Team, delivered his Closing Remarks. Mr.
Adolf R. Tambunan, Director for Sea Transport, Ministry of Transportation of Indonesia
officially closed the Workshop.

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ANNEX TO CHAPTER 2
Annex 2.1 Agreement between Korea and China
on Multimodal Transport

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON SEA-LAND
INTERMODAL FREIGHT VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION

The Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the People’s Republic of
China (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties"), Recognizing that sea-land intermodal freight
vehicle transportation is an important transport mode to meet the increasing demand of trade
between the two countries, Desiring to enhance logistics efficiency and transportation
facilitation and to promote the development of the economies of and trade between the two
countries, and Based on the principles of reciprocity and mutual benefit, Have agreed as
follows:

Article 1 Definitions
For the purpose of this Agreement:
a)"Sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation" means transportation by
freight vehicles of the two countries between the ports, zones or along
transportation routes agreed upon by the Parties after being shipped by vessels.
b) "Sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation" includes methods such as
trailer chassis transportation and tractor trailer transportation and so forth.
Article 2 Phased-in Implementation
1.Sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation shall be implemented on a
phased-in basis. Trailer chassis transportation without a tractor shall be in the
first phase, and trailer chassis transportation with a tractor shall be in the second.
2. Specific implementing arrangements for each phase will be set out in the
protocols to this Agreement.
3. The first phase shall be implemented after this Agreement and its protocol enter
into force. Based on the result of the first phase, the Parties shall endeavor to
move to the second phase.
Article 3 Operation Permit
1. The Parties shall mutually allow transportation vehicles of the other country that
satisfy the requirements of this Agreement and its protocols to undertake
sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation under this Agreement.
2.Ports, zones or transportation routes and the number of transportation permits
subject to this Agreement shall be set out by the Parties in the protocols to this
Agreement.

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Article 4 Implementation Method
Sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation shall be implemented through the
Korea-China sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation permit system, and
the specifics shall be set out in the protocols to this Agreement.
Article 5 International Distinguishing Signs and Safety Standards
1. Transportation vehicles of the two countries shall use their respective international
transportation distinguishing signs. The distinguishing sign for each country is as
follows:
a) for the Republic of Korea: ROK;
b) for the People’s Republic of China: CHN.
2. The Parties shall mutually recognize the vehicle registration numbers issued by
the vehicle authorities of the other Party.
3. When transportation vehicles of one country enter the territory of the other Party,
they must satisfy the vehicle safety standards, technical standards and
environmental standards, including those relating to fuel and exhaust gases, of
the other Party.
4. Transportation vehicles of the two countries shall carry the vehicle registration
number plates, vehicle registration certificates, safety inspection signs and
documents of their own countries, accompanied by a translation of the
registration certificates into the language of the other country.
Article 6 Exchange of Information
The Parties shall exchange information on the vehicles approved for operation under
this Agreement and other relevant matters.
Article 7 Limitation on Operation
1.Transportation companies and their vehicles of one country may not undertake
transportation activities of which the origin and the destination are both within
the territory of the other Party.
2.Transportation companies and their vehicles of one country cannot undertake
transit transportation to a third country by passing through the territory of the
other Party without the permission of the relevant administrative bodies of the
other Party.
Article 8 Insurance
Transportation companies of both countries shall follow the principle of reciprocity
in purchasing insurance policies for their transportation vehicles that enter the
territory of the other Party. However, if certain insurance is compulsory under the
laws and regulations of either Party, such requirements shall be met.

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Article 9 Tax Guarantee
The transportation companies of one country shall provide the customs authorities of
the other Party with the tax guarantee required under the laws and regulations of the
other Party.
Article 10 Compliance with Laws, Regulations, Rules and Provisions
1.Transportation vehicles of one country entering the territory of the other Party
shall comply with the provisions of this Agreement and its protocols. For issues
not provided for in this Agreement or its protocols, the international treaties to
which the Parties are both parties shall apply. For issues not provided for in those
international treaties, the laws, regulations, rules and provisions of the other
Party shall apply.
2.Transportation vehicles of one country and the cargo carried therein shall go
through the necessary procedures according to the laws, regulations, rules and
provisions of the other Party, and accept supervision and administration by the
relevant authorities of the other Party.
Article 11 Maritime Agreement
Shipping issues arising from sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation are
subject to the Agreement on Maritime Transport between the Government of the
Republic of Korea and the Government of the People’s Republic of China signed on
May 27, 1993.
Article 12 Construction of Relevant Facilities
1.The Parties shall make efforts to facilitate sea-land intermodal freight vehicle
transportation by improving infrastructure in the ports and zones and transportation
routes within their own territories.
2.The Parties shall endeavor to promote informatization in their territories to
facilitate the development of sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation.
Article 13 Competent Authorities and Administrative Agencies
1.The competent authorities of the Parties responsible for implementing this
Agreement and its protocols are:
a)for the Republic of Korea: the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
b)for the People’s Republic of China: the Ministry of Transport.
2. The competent authorities of the Parties shall each set up or designate an
administrative agency to administrate the sea-land intermodal freight vehicle
transportation under this Agreement and its protocols.
Article 14 Cooperation Committee
1.The competent authorities of the Parties shall establish a cooperation committee on
sea-land intermodal freight vehicle transportation (hereinafter referred to as "the
Cooperation Committee") when this Agreement enters into force.

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 2.The Cooperation Committee shall hold meetings in the two countries alternately
on a regular basis or at the request of either Party when necessary, to assess the
implementation of this Agreement and its protocols, and resolve any problems
arising from the implementation thereof.
Article 15 Consultation
Any disputes arising from the interpretation or application of this Agreement or its
protocols shall be resolved by the Parties through friendly consultations.
Article 16 Amendments
This Agreement may be amended with written agreement of both Parties.
Article 17 Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other
Party. Such termination shall take effects one year after the date of the receipt of the
notice by the other Party.
Article 18 Entry into Force
The Parties shall notify each other in writing through diplomatic channels of the
completion of their domestic legal procedures required to bring this Agreement into
force. This Agreement shall enter into force 30 days after the date of the second
notification.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized thereto by their respective
Governments, have signed this Agreement.
Done at Weihai, on this 7th day of September 2010, in duplicate in the Korean, Chinese and
English languages, all texts being equally authentic. In case of any divergence in
interpretation, the English text shall prevail.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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ANNEX TO CHAPTER 3
Annex 3.1 Long-Distance Ferry and RO-RO Routes in Japan

Long-Distance Ferry Routes in Japan

Distance Speed Vessel Capacity

Operator Route Frequency Vessel Name
(km) (kt) Size (GRT) Pax Car Truck
Sunflower Sapporo 24.0 13,654 632 77 154
Oarai - Sunflower Furano 24.0 13,539 705 77 154
MOL Ferry 754 2/day
Tomakomai Sunflower Shiretoko 24.9 11,410 150 62 160
Sunflower Daisetsu 24.9 11,401 150 62 160
Kitakami 21.5 13,937 781 150 165
Taiheiyo Nagoya - Sendai - 1/day (Sendai - Tomakomai)
1,330 Ishikari 21.5 15,762 777 100 184
Ferry Tomakomai 1/2days (Nagoya - Sendai)
Kiso 23.2 15,795 768 113 183
Sunflower Ivory 22.4 9,245 777 100 120
Osaka - Beppu 454 1/day
Sunflower Cobalt 22.4 9,245 777 100 120
Ferry Sunflower Satsuma 23.0 12,415 782 140 175
Osaka - Shibushi 580 1/day
Sunflower Sunflower Kirishima 23.0 12,418 782 140 175
Sunflower Gold 23.2 11,178 748 75 147
Oita - Kobe 420 1/day
Sunflower Pearl 23.2 11,177 748 75 147
Ferry Osaka 22.9 9,479 713 100 160
Meimon Ferry Kits-Kyusyu 22.9 9,476 713 100 160
Taiyo Osaka - Shin-Moji 458 2/day
Ferry Ferry Kyoto 2 23.2 9,788 877 100 180
Ferry Fukuoka 2 23.2 9,788 877 100 180
Hamanasu 30.5 16,810 746 65 158
Maizuru - Otaru 1,061 1/day
Akashia 30.5 16,810 746 65 158
Lilac 22.7 18,229 892 58 146
Shin Niigata - Otaru 692 6/week
Yukari 22.7 18,229 892 58 146
Nihonkai
Ferry Tsuruga - Suzuran 29.4 17,345 507 80 122
948 1/day
Tomakomai Suisen 29.4 17,329 507 80 122
Tsuruga - Niigata - 1/week (Tsuruga - Niigata) Ferry Azalea 22.7 20,564 926 80 186
1,074
Akita - Tomakomai 6/week (Niigata - Tomakomai) Ferry Shirakaba 22.7 20,563 926 80 186

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 Distance Speed Vessel Capacity
Operator Route Frequency Vessel Name
(km) (kt) Size (GRT) Pax Car Truck
Shin-Moji - Yamato 23.5 13,353 667 138 229
458 1/day
Izumiotsu Tsukushi 23.5 13,353 667 138 229
Hankyu Ferry
Ferry Settsu 23.0 15,188 810 77 219
Shin-Moji - Kobe 454 1/day
Ferry Suou 23.0 15,188 810 77 219
Ocean East 21.5 11,523 401 75 128
Kita-Kyushu - Ocean West 21.5 11,522 401 75 128
Ocean Tokyu
Tokushima - 1,163 1/day
Ferry Ocean South 21.5 11,114 148 71 130
Tokyo
Ocean North 21.5 11,114 148 71 130
Miyazaki Car Miyazaki Express 25.0 11,931 690 85 185
Miyazaki - Osaka 504 1/day
Ferry Osaka Express 25.0 11,933 690 85 185

Source: Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations and Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association

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 RO-RO and RO-RO Container Routes in Japan

Distance Speed Vessel Capacity

Operator Route Frequency Vessel Name Vessel Type
(km) (kt) Size (GRT) Container Chassis Car
Hokuto RO-RO 23.3 8,608 㧙 120 㧙
Tsuruga - Tomakomai 948 1/day Tokachi RO-RO 23.2 9,858 㧙 128 103
Kinkai Yusen
Tsuruga RO-RO 23.3 8,608 㧙 120 㧙
Logistics
Marimo RO-RO 21.7 8,348 㧙 128 152
Hitachinaka - Tomakomai 754 6/week
Mashu RO-RO 21.7 8,349 - 128 152
Yuuo-Maru RO-RO 20.7 9,348 㧙 105 61
Hitachinaka - Tomakomai 754 6/week
Hokkaido-Maru RO-RO 20.0 12,526 㧙 160 46
Hokuren-Maru RO-RO 23.5 13,950 㧙 130 64
Kawasaki Hitachi - Kushiro 791 1/day
Hokuren-Maru 2 RO-RO 23.5 13,950 㧙 130 64
Kinkai Kisen
Yuuo-Maru RO-RO 20.7 9,348 㧙 105 61
Kita-Kyushu - Hitachinaka 1,213 2/week
Shin-Hokuo-Maru RO-RO 20.5 5,901 㧙 80 㧙
Hososhima - Aburatsu - Tokyo 1,012 2/week Nanno-Maru RO-RO 20.5 9,832 㧙 126 103
200
Himawari 1 RO-RO Container 23.0 7,323 50 㧙
(12ft)
200
Tokyo - Tomakomai - Kushiro 1,239 4/2weeks Himawari 2 RO-RO Container 23.0 7,323 50 㧙
Nippon (12ft)
Shipping 300
Himawari 3 RO-RO Container 21.5 7,754 20 㧙
(12ft)
Himawari 5 RO-RO 23.0 10,470 㧙 160 251
Tokyo - Uno/Iwakuni - Hakata 1,215 3/week
Himawari 6 RO-RO 23.0 10,471 㧙 160 251

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 Distance Speed Vessel Capacity
Operator Route Frequency Vessel Name Vessel Type
(km) (kt) Size (GRT) Container Chassis Car
Sunflower Tokyo RO-RO 23.0 10,503 㧙 160 251
Tokyo - Uno/Iwakuni - Hakata 1,215 6/week
Sunflower Hakata RO-RO 23.0 10,507 㧙 160 251
MOL Ferry
Tokyo/Oppama - Omaezaki - Oita - Musashi-Maru RO-RO 23.8 13,927 㧙 160 120
979 4/week
Kanda Miyako-Maru RO-RO 20.8 8,015 㧙 122 㧙
Tomakomai - Kushiro - Sendai - Tokyo - Shinmei-Maru RO-RO 21.0 13,091 㧙 150 260
1,980 2/week
Osaka Shinzui-Maru RO-RO 21.2 13,097 㧙 150 260
Kuribayashi Tomakomai - Kushiro - Sendai - Tokyo -
1,986 1/week Shinsen-Maru RO-RO 21.2 13,089 㧙 150 260
Steamship Nagoya - Osaka
2/week Shinno-Maru RO-RO 21.0 11,790 㧙 128 190
Tomakomai - Tokyo 1,333
3/2weeks Ariake-Maru 1 RO-RO 18.5 3,692 㧙 75 100
Nitto Kaiun Oppama - Kobe - Kanda 1,100 2/week Nichiryu-Maru RO-RO 21.0 10,329 㧙 106 800
Toyofuji-Maru RO-RO 21.0 12,687 㧙 㧙 2000
Toyofuji Toyofuku-Maru RO-RO 21.0 12,687 㧙 㧙 2000
Nagoya - Miyazaki - Shin-Moji 813 4/week
Shipping Hosho-Maru RO-RO 21.0 12,692 㧙 㧙 2000
Hotoku-Maru RO-RO 21.0 12,690 㧙 㧙 2000
Seiwa-Maru RO-RO 22.0 15,781 㧙 135 915
Nagoya - Sendai - Tomakomai 1,337 1/week Yousho-Maru RO-RO 22.0 14,790 㧙 135 750
Fujitrans
Fukuga-Maru RO-RO 20.0 11,573 㧙 100 960
Corporation
Nagoya - Sendai - Hachinohe - Kushiro 1,419 1/week Fujiki RO-RO 20.0 11,573 㧙 100 960
Toyohashi - Nagoya - Kagoshima - Naha 1,537 1/week Kinuura-Maru RO-RO 20.0 12,691 㧙 52 1479
Oppama - Kobe - Kanda 1,048 2/week Phoenix RO-RO 21.0 10,050 㧙 102 811
Prince Kaiun
Kawasaki - Hachinohe - Tomakomai 1,037 2/week Prince Hayate RO-RO 20.0 5,930 㧙 70 210

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 Distance Speed Vessel Capacity
Operator Route Frequency Vessel Name Vessel Type
(km) (kt) Size (GRT) Container Chassis Car
Chiba - Osaka - Okayama - Shikoku- Haru-Maru RO-RO 21.5 7,751 － 100 250
4/week
Daio Kaiun Chuo 917 Haru-Maru 2 RO-RO 21.5 7,751 － 100 250
Chiba - Osaka - Shikoku-Chuo 2/week Haru-Maru 3 RO-RO 18.0 3,692 － 75 120
Hakko
Hososhima - Miyazaki - Osaka 540 3/week Hakko 21 RO-RO 18.0 2,187 － 40 140
Transportation

Source: Japan Federation of Coastal Shipping Associations and Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association

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 Annex 3.2 Marine Accidents in the Philippines

Department of Transportation and Communications

PUNONGHIMPILAN TANOD BAYBAYIN NG PILIPINAS
(HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD)
BOARD OF MARINE INQUIRY
139 25th Street, Port Area, 1018 Manila

MAJOR MARINE ACCIDENTS

CASUALTIES STATUS ON
DATE
CASE NO. & PLACE OF DATE OF BMI F&R BMI &SBMI FINDINGS DATE OF APPEAL TO
VESSEL SURVIVOR FORWARD
NATURE INCIDENT INCIDENT (DATED) DEAD MISSING &RECOMMENDATION DECISION DND/DOTC DATE
TO LEGAL
FORWARD

MV DONA PAZ Vs Tablas Strait Paz- - - 24 On appeal to SND

BMI-653-87 20 Dec. 22 Mar BMI found MT Vector 29 Oct
MT VECTOR bet.Marinduque 1,827 13 Vector - -2 28 Mar 1988
(Collision) 1987 1988 solely at fault 1988
and Mindoro 26
Vicinity bet.
SBMI-08-88
Tanguigui Island SBMI 2CGD found that
Dona Marilyn (2CGD) 24 Oct 28 Mar 20 July
Manok-Manok 77 2 300 the sinking of the vessel 28 Aug 1989 None
(Sinking) 1988 1989 1990
Island was due to force majeure
Lat. 14 degrees
MV Cebu City Vs BMI-819-94
24’-02” North Long 02 Dec 05 Jan BMI found MV Kota Suria 09 Jan
MV Kota Suria (Collision) 73 41 525 05 Jan 1995 On appeal to SND
120 degrees 07’ 1994 1995 solely at fault 1995
BMI-829-95 Vicinity of Owner/Operator and
MV Viva Antipolo
(Burning/Sin Dalahican Fish 16 May 25 Aug Officers and Crew 21 Dec
VII 62 10 142 25 Nov 1995 None
king) Port, Lucena 1995 1995 Negligent 1998
Owner/Operator and
MV Kimelody BMI-839-95 5 Miles off Fortune 13 Dec 15 May
Officers and Crew 05 Dec On appeal to
Cristy (Burning) Island 1995 1998 24 13 171 18 May 1998
negligent 2000 DOTC

On appeal to
MV Princess of the
BMI_880-98 Vicinity of Fortune 18 Sept 27 The BMI found the officers 17 Feb DOTC on 11 Feb
Orient 70 80 355 27 Jan 1999
(Sinking) Island 1998 Jan1999 negligent 1999 2000

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 SBMI-01-96
Owner/Operator officer
ML Gretchen I (Grounding) 18 Feb 29 Nov 51
Cadiz City 0 145 and crew negligent 13 Jan 1997 17 Jul 1997 None
CGD WV 1996 1996
SBMI-01-91
(Sinking) Simirara Island, 28 Mar 15 Apr Owner/Operator and
FB Toroshita 5 18 15 18 Apr 1991 No decision None
CGD NCR-CL Antique 1991 1991 Patron negligent
SBMI-002-91
Officers and Crew found
MV Emerald I (sinking) CGD 11 Dec 3 2 21 Feb
Matuco Point 17 Jul 1991 81 negligent 26 Dec 1991 None
ST 1991 1992
SBMI-110-97
(Capsizing) Manila Bay, South 15 Aug 14 Oct Owner/Operator and 23 Oct
FB King Roger 0 7 41 14 Oct 1997 None
CGD NCR-CL Harbor, Manila 1997 1997 Patron negligent 1997
SBMI-03-97 Vicinity of
Negligence and
(Sinking) Tincasan pt.bet.
MV Kalibo Star 15 Aug 08 Oct imprudence of Shipowner 06 Nov
2CGD CGD Maripipi and Biliran 12 18 107 09 Dec 1997 None
1997 1997 and negligence of officers 1998
CV Island
SBMI-001-00 Vicinity 1.2 NM off
Owner/Operator and
ML Annahada (Sinking) Jolo Pier, Jolo 12 Apr 17 Jul
124 14 138 Patron negligent 07 Sept 2000 No decision None
CGD SM-Z Sulu 2000 2000
Resolution
SBMI-04-99
MV Asia South Negligence of Captain and by DOTC
(Sinking) Coast of Bantayan 23 Dec 15Aug
Korea 58 0 699 navigating officer None Investigatio None
CGD NCR-CL way 1999 2000
n Panel
Lat. 14 degrees
SBMI-111-
MV ACXLILAC Vs 26.7 min. North
2000
Barge Long 12.0” 02 Sept 09 Mar 0 Navigating officer and
(Collision) 04 Apr 2001 None
CARGOLIFT-III degrees 41.7 Min 2000 2001 4 2 Master negligent
CGD NCR-CL
NE

95 (injured-
hospital)
02 May
39 6 176 (not Forwarded to
SBMI-01-02 Vicinity of 11 Apr & 03 SBMI found Owner officer
MV Maria Carmela Crews injured , no SOTC
(Burning) Pagbilao, Quezon 2002 June and crew negligent None None
record) 10 May 2002
2002
371
person
SBMI-04-02 Vicinity of Bgy. Operator and Patron
M/B NILODE-A 11 May 12 June 19 79
(Sinking) Antipolo, Naval 0 found negligent 09 Sept 2002 None None
2002 2002

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 Master of M/V Superferry
12 be strongly
reprimanded w/Stern
Warning
M/V Super Ferry
SBMI-01-03 Vicinity of 1NM Master & Chief Mate of Forwarded to
12 Vs M/V San 25 May 06 June
(Collision) Limbones Island 43 21 182 M/V San Nicholas Sec. DOTC None None
Nicholas 2003 2003
revocation of there Major 06 June 2003
Patron License, Filing
appropriate criminal & civil
charge.
Off El Fraile at Lat.
SBMI-001-04 16 Apr Fire or Explosion is Forwarded to For
M/V Super Ferry 14 deg. 19 mins N, 270030H
Fire on Board 04 & 27 94 24 781 undetermined and Sec. DOTC resolution ,
14 Long. 120 deg. Feb 04
/Burning Sep 04 explosion due to explosive 29 Sep 04 DOTC
37.4 mins E.
Explosion on board
Vic. Of Kulaybato Forwarded to
SBMI-SWM- 280700H 31 caused by an improvised
Wharf located on Sec. DOTC
M/V Doña Ramona 001-05 Fire August January 1 died 0 29 injured explosive device. Board
Brgy Kulaybato, on March 22,
on Board 2005 2006 strictly direct the ARMM to
Lamitan, Basilan 2006
adopt the ISPS Code.
Board finds several factors
Forwarded to
Vicinity of 14 as follows: Loss of
SBMI-936-06 11 August Sec. DOTC
M/T Solar-I Guimaras Island Septemb 0 reserved buoyancy, loss
Sinking 2006 2 16 on September
on er 2006 of residual stability and
26, 2006
Master’s incompetence.
SBMI-STL-
Vicinity of
001-2007 10 June 282
M/V CATALYN-D Calintugan, 5 12 On going hearing
Burning/ 2007 survivor
Calavite point
Sinking
Vicinity of Bondoc
M/V Blue Water 12 July
SBMI-03-007 Point San 11 0 126 On going hearing
Princess 2007
Francisco, Quezon
M/V Princess of BMI-941-08 Vicinity off Sibuyan 21 June
the Stars Capzising Island 2008
*SOURCE: BOARD OF MARINE INQUIRY (BMI) FILES

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Annex 3.3 Indonesian Domestic RO-RO Vessels and Routes

PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) RORO Vessels

No Name of Vessel GT Built Pax Cars Route

1. BRR Aceh 1,181 2007 22 Balohan – Uleelheue (C)
2. Tanjung Burang 500 1992 400 22 Balohan – Uleelheue (C)
3. Teluk Sinabang 750 2006 Labuhan Haji – Sinabang (C)
4. Teluk Singkil 600 2003 222 18 Singkil –P. Banyak – Sinabang- G. Sitoli (P)
5. Simeulue 370 2002 262 16 Uleelheue – Lamteng (P)
6. Belanak 1,144 2003 300 22 Sibolga – Gunung Sitoli (C)
7. Barau 542 1994 403 25 Sibolga – Gunung Sitoli (C)
8. P. Tello 750 2006 262 22 Sibolga – Teluk Dalam – P. Tello (C)
9. Kuala Batee II 464 1992 400 22 Tg. Pungkur – Tg. Uban (C)
10. Paray 162 1983 100 6 Tg. Pungkur – Tg. Uban (C)
11. Sri Gemilang 158 1996 135 8 Tg. Pungkur – Tg. Uban (C)
12. Senangin 560 2008 250 19 Karimun – Mengkapan (P)
13. Ambu Ambu 571 2005 255 21 Padang – Sikakap – Tua Pejat – Siberut (P)
14. Tanjung Burang 500 1992 400 22 Padang – Sikakap – Tua Pejat – Siberut (P)
15. Raja Enggano 783 2001 201 26 Bengkulu – Enggano (P)
16. Kakap 250 1981 92 12 Palembang – Muntok (C)
17. Kerapu I 288 1981 84 18 Palembang – Muntok (C)
18. Gorare 235 1994 145 24 Sadai – Tanjung Ru (P)
19. Jatra I 3,871 1980 463 84 Merak – Bakauheni (C)
20. Jatra II 3,902 1980 498 75 Merak – Bakauheni (C)
21. Jatra III 3,123 1985 525 100 Merak – Bakauheni (C)
22. Gunung Muria 419 1996 250 14 Jepara – Karimun Jaya (P)
23. Tongkol 259 1970 300 18 Ujung – Kamal (C)
24. Gajah Mada 512 1970 268 19 Ujung – Kamal (C)
25. Prathita IV 459 1968 332 24 Ketapang – Gilimanuk (C)
26, Mutis 621 1992 259 19 Ketapang – Gilimanuk (C)
27. Roditha 908 1973 325 25 Padang Bai – Lembar (C)
28. Ferrindo 6 461 1968 230 15 Padang Bai – Lembar (C)
29. Tandemand 646 1989 370 18 Kayangan – Pototano (C)
30. Dingkis 362 1992 180 12 Kayangan – Pototano (C)
31. Cengkih Afo 549 1991 329 14 Sape – Labuhan Bajo (C)
32. Cakalang 600 2003 298 19 Sape – Waikelo (C)
33. Balibo 540 1995 400 22 Kupang – Rote (C)
34. Ile Mandiri 533 1990 400 22 Kupang – Seba (C)
35. Ileape 634 1995 400 12 Kupang – Larantuka (C)
36. Umakalada 881 1999 400 12 Kupang – Kalabahi (C)
37. Rokatenda 526 1992 280 22 Ende – Waingapu (P)
38. Namparnos 167 1993 56 12 Larantuka – Wawerang (P)
39. Cucut 530 1990 334 22 Kupang – Ende (P)

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No Name of Vessel GT Built Pax Cars Route
40. Silok 132 1994 50 6 Tayan –Terayu (C)
41. Biramata 198 1986 50 4 Kuala Tebas – Seberang Kuala Tebas (C)
42. Merawan II 109 1971 50 7 Tanjung Harapan – Teluk Kalong (P)
43. Merawan I 72 1972 50 4 Parit Sarem–Sungai Nipah (P)
44. Saluang 114 2000 75 6 Pontianak – Siantan (P)
45. Gunung Palong 188 1991 54 12 Rasau Jaya– Teluk Batang (P)
46. Bili 300 1991 300 12 Penajam – Kariangau (C)
47. Goropa 544 1993 400 22 Penajam – Kariangau (C)
48. Kambaniru 549 1992 400 21 Penajam – Kariangau (C)
49. Tawes 270 1980 120 10 Penajam – Kariangau (C)
50. Madani 1,106 2003 249 22 Kariangau – Taipa (P)
51. Julung Julung 601 2006 139 7 Toli-Toli – Tarakan (P)
52. Kerapu III 335 1987 200 10 Batulicin – Tg. Serdang (C)
53. Papuyu 290 1992 100 9 Batulicin – Tg. Serdang (C)
54. Awu Awu 682 2007 260 17 Batulicin – Garongkong (P)
55. Bawal 560 2006 214 19 Bitung – Ternate (P)
56. Goropa 544 1993 400 22 Bitung – Ternate (P)
57. Porodisa 970 2005 279 22 Bitung – Melanguane (P)
58. P. Sagori 380 2007 214 19 Bitung – Panaru (P)
59. Baronang 526 1992 400 21 Gorontalo – Pagimana (C)
60. Tuna Tomini 546 2004 220 14 Gorontalo – Wakai (C)
61. Lemuru 229 1991 100 8 Luwuk– Salakan– Banggai (P)
62. Cakalang II 693 2010 228 20 Boniton – Banggai (P)
63. Belida 729 2003 200 12 Bira – Pamatata (C)
64. Bontoharu 1,053 1999 22 Bira – Pamatata (C)
65. Merak 692 1970 365 17 Bajoe – Kolaka (C)
66. Tuna 831 1992 342 20 Bajoe – Kolaka (C)
67. Poncan Moale 445 1992 400 22 Siwa – Lasusua (C)
68. Sangke Palangga 560 2005 189 17 Bira Patumbukan (P)
69. Nuku 352 1995 250 14 Torobulu – Tampo (C)
70. Semumu 409 1996 200 14 Wara – Bau Bau (C)
71. P. Rubiah 485 1997 250 14 Wara – Bau Bau (C)
72. Mujair 142 1980 50 12 Wara – Bau Bau (C)
73. Ariwangan 157 1985 60 4 Kendari – Lenggara (P)
74. Madidihang 223 1987 77 8 Bau Bau – Dongkala (P)
75. Bandeng 401 1992 400 22 Bastiong – Sidangole (C)
76. Inerie 167 1993 61 7 Bastiong – Rum (C)
77. Dolosi 500 2007 Bastiong – Sofifi (C)
78. Goranggo 457 2009 206 12 Tobelo – Daruba (P)
79. Tlk Cenderawasih I 481 1992 155 12 Bastiong – Batang 2 (P)
80. Bobara 475 2005 175 15 Goto – Sofifi (P)
81. Inelika 634 1992 400 12 Hunimua – Wapirit (C)
82. Terubuk 322 1991 350 10 Hunimua – Wapirit (C)
83. Layur 176 1985 30 5 Tulehu – Kailolo (C)

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 No Name of Vessel GT Built Pax Cars Route
84. Samandar 672 2005 200 12 Tulehu – Umiputih (P)
85. Danau Rana 284 1993 95 3 Namlea – Sanana (P)
86. Kerapu II 315 1987 200 8 Galala – Ambalau (P)
87. Gabus 133 1978 100 10 Pokka – Galala (C)
88. Tenggiri 267 1972 340 12 Pokka – Galala (C)
89. Temi 1,500 2006 214 21 Galala – Namlea (C)
90. Kormomolin 884 1999 250 21 Tual – Larat (P)
91. Lobster 628 2006 187 19 Tual – Dobo (P)
92. Kurisi 188 1991 100 12 Sorong – Saonek (P)
93. Komodo 200 1982 60 10 Sorong – Seget (P)
94. Gutila 495 2001 275 12 Biak – Serui (P)
95. Tlk CenderawasihII 481 1992 250 12 Biak – Numfor (P)
96. Kasuari Pasifik IV 457 2010 202 19 Biak – Manokwari (P)
97. Terubuk I 399 1991 200 12 Merauke– Tanah Merah (P)
98. Arwana 282 2003 100 Bade – Kepi (P)
Notes: C = Commercial Route and P = Pioneer Route (with subsidy)
Source: DGLT-MOT, Indonesia

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 Private Shipping Companies RORO/Ferry Vessels (Under DGLT Authority)

No Shipping Company Vessel's Name GT Built Pax Car Route

1 PT Pewete Aeng Mas 402 1987 297 31 Air Putih - Sei Seleri (C)
Banyu Mas 552 1985 216 53 Air Putih - Sei Seleri (C)
2 PT Dharma Lautan Dharma Ferry 342 1980 500 45 Palembang - Muntok (C)
Utama
Mustika Kencana 4183 1992 586 60 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Joko Tole 192 1976 256 15 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Pottre Koneng 797 1988 700 50 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Wicitra Dharma 589 1986 500 65 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Dharma Kartika 259 1987 250 4 Jangkar - Kalianget (P)
Dharma Badra 193 1984 150 30 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Dharma Ferry I 421 1986 400 50 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Dharma Rucitra 468 1964 320 24 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Dharma Ferry IX 2916 1989 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Dharma Kosala 625 1979 450 35 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Dharma Sentosa 536 1984 300 25 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Dharma Sentosa 536 1984 300 25 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Satya Dharma 481 1969 172 18 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Dewana Dharma 560 1989 320 18 Sape - Labuhan Bajo (C)
Dharma Badra 193 1984 150 30 Sape - Labuhan Bajo (C)
Truno Joyo 178 1976 150 15 Sape - Labuhan Bajo (C)
Ulin Ferry 244 1991 240 26 Sape - Labuhan Bajo (C)
PT Jembatan
3 Jembatan Musi I 406 1972 145 24 Palembang - Muntok (C)
Madura
Jembatan Musi II 148 1967 60 12 Palembang - Muntok (C)
Mulia Nusantara 425 1971 188 26 Palembang - Muntok (C)
Mitra Nusantara 5813 1994 800 150 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Panorama Nusantara 8915 1995 1200 150 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Prima Nusantara 2773 1990 976 110 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Royal Nusantara 6034 1992 1005 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Titian Murni 3614 1982 840 45 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Titian Nusantara 5532 1992 1200 150 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Bahari Nusantara 846 1969 330 42 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Selat Madura I 209 1980 367 15 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Selat Madura II 209 1980 223 15 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Marina Pratama 688 1993 280 40 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Pertiwi Nusantara 605 1985 500 25 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
RaJavali Nusantara 585 1989 360 12 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Reny II 456 1968 500 30 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Satria Nusantara 656 1984 450 75 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Adhi Swadharma III 511 1984 500 25 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Citra Nusantara 1007 1992 333 25 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Gading Nusantara 1325 1992 250 22 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Marina Primera 824 1990 290 22 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)

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 Marina Segunda 824 1990 290 22 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Perdana Nusantara 1645 1992 358 25 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Satria Pratama 1026 1992 279 20 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Suromadu Nusantara 661 1994 400 73 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Persada Nusantara 687 1985 376 18 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Mahakam Raya 123 1979 80 10 Batu Licin - Tanjung Serdang (C)
Pelangi Nusantara 909 1993 350 20 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
Permata Nusantara 1504 1968 462 20 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
Andhika Nusantara 1229 1999 450 35 Mamuju - Balikpapan (C)
Mandala Nusantara 1333 1992 600 60 Mamuju - Balikpapan (C)
4 PT Prima Eksekutif Srikandi Nusantara 406 1973 159 20 Palembang - Muntok (C)
PT Atosim
5 Bahuga Jaya 484 60 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Lampung
Bahuga Pratama 3531 1993 520 75 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
6 PT Hasta Mitra B Baruna I 4535 1985 708 153 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
PT B Sarana
7 BSP I 5057 1973 835 90 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Perkasa
BSP II 1972 400 175 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
8 PT Jemla Ferry Duta Banten 8011 1979 887 55 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Jagantara 5193 1984 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Menggala 4330 1987 600 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Mufidah 5584 1977 980 80 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Gilimanuk I 733 1965 400 24 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Gilimanuk II 840 1991 436 22 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Jemla Fajar 736 1985 310 25 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Kota Bumi 1080 1968 374 33 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
Mishima 1172 1982 325 26 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
PT Bangun Putra
9 Lautan Teduh 2 4000 400 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Remaja
PT Putera Master
10 Nusa Agung 5730 1986 400 110 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
SP
Nusa Bahagia 3555 1979 759 90 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa Dharma 3282 1973 450 110 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa Jaya 4564 1987 898 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa Mulia 5730 1979 500 165 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa Setia 6113 1986 622 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa Dua 536 1982 500 29 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Nusa Makmur 497 1991 300 22 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Nusa Bhakti 673 1983 300 21 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Nusa Penida 649 1983 204 22 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Nusa Sakti 676 1985 348 16 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Nusa Sejahtera 899 1984 366 18 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Nusa Abadi 497 1989 260 10 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Nusa Sentosa 707 1985 350 17 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
PT Dharmapalwa
11 Ontoseno I BSP II 5227 1983 600 125 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Raharja
PT Gunung
12 Raja Basa I 4764 1987 836 90 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
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13 PT Sekawan Maju S SMS Kartanegara 5029 1975 400 50 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
PT Tribuana Antar
14 Tribuana I 6186 1984 400 150 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Nusa
PT Surya Timur
15 Victorius 5 4280 1990 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Line
16 PT Windu Karsa Windu Karsa Dwitya 2553 1996 378 75 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
Windu Karsa Pratama 3123 1985 600 100 Merak - Bakaheuni (C)
PT Sindu Utama
17 Niaga Ferry 2 421 1986 400 24 Ujung - Kamal (C)
Bahari
PT Bontang
18 Bontang Express II 1993 425 40 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Transport
PT Lintas Sarana
19 Edha 456 1967 325 26 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Nusantara
20 PT Trisilia Laut Trisilia Bhakti I 585 1996 300 33 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
Trisilia Bhakti II 525 2008 300 0 Ketapang - Gilimanuk (C)
PT Gerbang
21 Salindo Mutiara I 1002 1977 311 40 Padang Bai - Lembar (C)
Samudera
PT Jembaran
22 Citra Mandala Abadi 580 1971 400 25 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Maritim
Kalebi Nusantara 792 1966 380 24 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
23 PT Munawar Ferry Munawar 522 1990 350 18 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
Munawar Lestari 385 1988 156 15 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
24 Kop. Nusa Wangi Nusa Wangi I 402 1988 300 18 Nusa Penida - Padang Bai (C)
PT Multi Grafia
25 Kineret 531 1976 150 12 Sape - Labuhan Bajo (C)
Pratama
26 July Rahayu Kota Muna 852 1974 500 26 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
27 Bumi Lintas Tama Muchlisa 728 1980 510 20 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
Windu Karsa 1376 1980 379 33 Bajoe - Kolaka (C)
Remarks: C = Commercial Route and P = Pioneer Route (with subsidy)
Source: DGLT-MOT, Indonesia

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 Annex 3.4 Accidents of RO-RO Vessels in Indonesia
List of RORO Accidents since MV Senopati Nusantara Accident

Capacity carried
Accident Maximum Fatality and Year
No Vessel GT (based on Route Operator Remarks
Date Capacity Vehicle Lost built
Manifest)
846 pax 3 pax (die)
+42 Motorcyle +42 Motorcyle
KMP Marina 1,200 pax +12 car +12 car
26-Sep- Surabaya- PT Prima Burned out after Collision with coal barge
1 Nusantara + +6 Medium Truck +6 Medium Truck 1980
11 Banjarmasin Vista at Barito river, Banjarmasin
(RORO) 40 vehicle +27 Big Truck +27 Big Truck
+3 Tronton +3 Tronton
+1 Heavy Eq +1 Heavy Eq
PT short circuit was causing truck being
1,200 pax 758 pax
28-Sep- KM Kirana IX Surabaya - Dharma burned when embarkation process being
2 8,627 + + 36 motorcycle 8 pax (die) 1982
11 (RORO) Balikpapan Lautan held in Tanjung Perak Port and then
45 vehicle +24 car
Utama burned the vessel itself
PT Bukit
Tanjung
KM Silvia 260 pax 0 pax Merapin was burned because of short circuit from
3 8-Feb-11 2,439 500 pax 1987 Priok-
(RORO) + 40 vehicle + 40 vehicle Nusantara engine room
Batam
Line
57 pax ( in
manifest, but
13 pax
evacuated already
+5 motorcycle sunk because of bad weather (not clearly
26-Aug- KM Windu 103 pax) Bajoe- PT Bumi
4 +7 car stated between over capacity or bad
11 Karsa +5 motorcycle Kolaka Karsa
+2 Medium truck weather or maybe both)
+7 car
+ 11 big truck
+2 Medium truck
+ 11 big truck
PT
KMP Laut Explosion from Bus (bus explode because
28-Jan- 458 pax 28 pax (die) Merak- Bangun
5 Teduh 2 567 pax the engine still running while inside deck)
11 +93 vehicle +93 vehicle Bakauheni Putra
(RORO) causing fire and then burned the vessel
Remaja
PT
17-Jul- KMP Reni II 270 pax Bajoe-
6 456 0 Jembatan Short Circuit in passenger room
11 (RORO) +20 car Kolaka
Madura

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 Capacity carried
Accident Maximum Fatality and Year
No Vessel GT (based on Route Operator Remarks
Date Capacity Vehicle Lost built
Manifest)
302 pax 6 pax (die)
KM Mandiri +4 motorcycle +4 motorcycle
30-May- Surabaya- PT Prima burned, caused by fire from one truck on
7 Nusantara 8,257 +6 car +6 car 1989
09 Balikpapan Vista its deck
(RORO) +4 medium truck +4 medium truck
+31 big truck +31 big truck
31-Aug- KMP Belanak 300 pax + Gn Sitoli - Sunk in West Beach of Putri Island after
8 1,144 2003 PT ASDP
08 (RORO) 22 vehicle Sibolga collision with fisherman speedboat
Burned at Semayang (Balikpapan) Port
PT
KM Dharma because of chemical cargo on truck was
28-Aug- Makassar- Dharma
9 Ferry 3 8,257 1989 burned by cigarette accident. The vessel
08 Balikpapan Lautan
(RORO) was departed from Makassar (South
Utama
Sulawesi)
712 pax
+8 motorcycle PT
KM Dharma Surabaya- Burned because of passenger cigarette end
18-May- +14 car Dharma
10 Kencana I 2,326 684 pax 1 pax die 1984 Semarang- accident, at 20 miles from Sampit Port.
08 +3 small truck Lautan
(RORO) Sampit The vessel was departed from Semarang
+4 big truck Utama
+6 heavy eq
350 pax 50 pax
Tj Priok -
KM Levina I + 5 motorcycle +5 motorcycle PT Praga Burned at sea, because of one of truck
22-Feb- 325 pax + Pangkalan
11 (RORO) eks 1,791 + 8 car + 8 car 1980 Jaya inside deck carried chemical was burned
07 50 Vehicle Balam
Hayazurumaru + 41 medium truck + 41 medium truck Sentosa by accident
(Bangka) -
+ 1 bus + 1 bus
72 pax
KMP Nusa +16 motorcycle PT Putera
13-Jan- 300 pax + Padang bai - burned, caused by cable burned at engine
12 Bhakti 673 +1 car 0 1983 Master
07 20 vehicle lembar room close to main swicth board
(RORO) +8 Medium truck Sarana
+11 big truck
628 pax Teluk
KM Senopati +3 motorcycle 107 pax (die) Kumai
29-Dec- PT Prima
13 Nusantara 2,718 1,250 pax +3 car + 314 pax 1990 (Central Sunk in bad weather (hit by 6 meter wave)
06 Vista
(RORO) +7 big truck (unknown) Kalimantan)
+ 1 heavy eq. - Semarang

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Annex 5.1 Hard and Soft Conditions of Belawan – Penang and Belawan – Phuket Routes

BELAWAN
PENANG (Malaysia) PHUKET (Thailand)
(Indonesia)

River port handling containers, general Comprising three port areas: Butterworth, Penang The port comprises a passenger and general
cargo, dry bulk, oil products and vegetable and Prai. Butterworth handles dry bulk, bulk palm oil cargo terminal, an oil terminal and an old port
oils. and has the port’s container terminals. Penang at Laen Kiusi.
1.Overview
handles cruise vessels at Swettenham Pier and has a Cargo is also worked at anchorage.
ferry terminal and marina. Prai handles dry bulk and
bulk chemicals.
3°㧙47••N  98°㧙41••E Butterworth㧦 5°㧙25••N   100°㧙21••E 7°㧙49••N   98°㧙25••E
On the east coast of Sumatra close to Prai㧦    5°㧙22••N 100°㧙22••E On the western seaboard of Thailand, on the
2.Location Malacca Straits, on the estuary of Belawan On the west coast of Malaysia, within a natural bay Andaman Sea. The port is at Makham Bay on
and Deli River protected by the Penang island, 340 nautical miles the eastern coast of Phuket island.
NW of Singapore.
3.Nautical Charts BA Charts No.400, 1353, 3584 ,3291 BA Charts No.1366, 3732 BA Chart No.3941
The new lighthouse at Tg. Nipa Larangan Entry into port is via the North Channel, 11.0m, and The channel around Koh Tapae Kyai is
(Gp.Fl.(3)20sec,17M 40m) will assist ship to South Channel, max draft 5.8m and air draft not normally passed clockwise. It is also possible
4.Sea Access to the
approach to the anchorage and port. exceeding 28m due to Penang Bridge. to turn around by swinging on the anchor just
Port
after passing Buoy No.3 on a rising tide
(south to north) just before high tide.
7.3 nautical miles
a)Distance
100 m Minimum 70m at Buoy no.6 measured (at
LLW) at 6.0m depth curve. Maximum 274m at
Buoy No.4 measured at 6.0m depth curve.
b)Width CTIC: Access for vessels is via a 120m wide
5.Port channel, 0.8 nautical miles in length, dredged
Channel to 9.0m. There is a 360m turning circle to the
north of the quey.
*The channel is dredged to 8.5m (MLWS) North Channel: 11.0 m (depth)
from the west end of the Ocean Wharf to South Channel: 5.8m (max depth)
c)Depth Buoy No.2.
*Continuous dredging is in progress by
dredger Iran Jaya.
Covers an area 4,287,500 m2 with depths Berth Depths:9.0m 㧙12.0m depend on the berth New Port: berth for GC Length 360m Depth
6.0m㧙10.0m (LWS) 10.0m (2 Berths/4 Barges)
6.Port Basin
Old port: At Laen Klusi, Thailand Smelting
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connected by a short bridge to a pier which is

parallel to the vessel up to about 10,000 DWT
and approx. LOA 131m, draft 6.7m.
Vessels berthing at the pier are recommended
to anchor at position Lat.7-48.24N, Long. 98-
25.12E to await loading and favourable tide
Dimensions of the pier: length61m, width 12m,
depth about 7.5m at LLW.
*Anchorage area is around 3°- 47.6N, 98°- *The Man of War, Petroleum, Quarantine, Explosive *During NE monsoon season and periods of
50.4E and local vessel anchorages are marked on charts of strong easterly winds vessels are
*Vessels are well spread out to the east of Penang Harbour (AC No.3732) recommended to anchor in position Lat.7-
the channel over a distance of up to 2.5 *Other vessels are normally anchored south of Lat.5°- 53N, Long.98-27.25E about 0.5 mile off
nautical miles. 26••N and north of Lat.5°- 22.8••N between the Laom Mai Pai to pick up the boarding party
mainland and the island, clear of the berths, fairways and stevedores, before proceeding to the
and shallow area actual anchorage for loading at position
Lat.7-57N, Long.98-33E, about 1 mile off
Koh Yac Hyai, depth approx. 16.0m.
*However, during calm weather periods,
cargo operation will be carried out at the first
mentioned anchorage.
*During the SW monsoon season and periods
of strong westerly winds vessels are
7.Anchorage recommended to anchor at position Lat. 7-
53N, Long.98-27.25E about 0.5mile off
Laom Mai Pai, depth approx. 14.0m.
*To facilitate cargo operation during swell
from south, vessels are requested to anchor
as close as possible to the above anchorage
positions.
*No pilot is required on approaching the
above anchorage; dredgers may be
operating in the area between Koh Dok Mai
and Koh Khai Nok which should be passed
at a distance of about 0.25 mile to keep
clear of their anchor lines.
*Several small fishing craft may operating in
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PENANG (Malaysia) PHUKET (Thailand)
(Indonesia)

*Compulsory for vessel over 150GT. 22 pilots *Compulsory when anchoring in the roads for vessels Compulsory
available, served by several pilot boats. more than 600GT, and for berthing of vessels more
*To receive information, Masters may use the than 200GT.
VHF radio on channel 12 calling Belawan *Vessels requiring a pilot should contact the pilot
Pilot or Pilot Boat. office direct or via agent stating ETA at North
*pilot service available throughout 24 hours. Channel Light Float or in case of South Channel
*Pilot must be ordered by the agent at least 6 ETA at Pulau Rimau.
hours in advance of the time their service is *The pilot office can be contacted direct on VHF
required. Ch.12 or through Penang Radio Exchange on VHF
*Pilot embarks at Buoy no.2 and disembarks Ch.16.
at Buoy No.1 from a black hulled cutter with *At least 3 hours’ notice should be given before
white superstructure arrival.
*Pilot can be contacted on VHF Ch.12 *Pilot boat has red hull with white upperworks with
8.Pilotage
throughout 24 hours, working Ch. Are 10 or “Pilot” written in bold letters on both sides. VHF
11. Ch.12.
*Pilot boats are located in the harbor. *Pilot usually boards in vicinity of the North Channel
*When the pilot in on the vessel, H flag will Light Float in position Lat.5°-35.9′N, Long.100°-
be hoisted in daytime and quick flashing 12.45′E for vessels entering the harbor through the
white light at night. North Channel.
*For entry through the South Channel the pilot boards
in the vicinity of Rimau Wreck Buoy, 1 nautical mile
south of Pulau Rimau Lighthouse.
*North Channel Anchorage for vessels awaiting a pilot
is bounded by the following co-ordinates:
1. 5-35.8N, 100-10.9E 2. 5-34.3N, 100-10.9E
3. 5-32.7N, 100-13.0E 4. 5-34.2N, 100-13.0E
Belawan Coastal Radio “ PKB” Channel 16, *Penang Radio, call sign “9MG”,. Channel 16 for NA
20 and 22 ship/shore telephone.
*The Penang Port has various working Channels as
follows;
Ch.16-watching channel
Ch.12-pilotage
9.VHF Radio Ch.20-port operation/ferries
Ch.13-working channel between tugs/pilots
Ch.8-ferry operation
Ch.68-Tanjong City Marina

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(Indonesia)

*Heaviest rainfall in September, and lowest in *March is warmest with an average temperature of *NE monsoon season:
February, this does affect river levels. 33.2 °C at noon. January is coldest with an average From November through March, periods
*River levels are highest between September temperature of 22.5 °C at night. George Town has of strong easterly winds.
to December and lowest January to April. no distinct temperature seasons, the temperature is *SW monsoon season:
*Visibility can be reduced to less than 1 relatively constant during the year. The temperatures Prevailing from April through October,
nautical mile during period of fog, usually at night are cooler than during daytime. September periods of strong westerly winds.
experienced between September and is on average the month with most sunshine. Rainfall *March is warmest with an average
October. and other precipitation peaks around October. The temperature of 33.1 °C at noon. January is
*June is warmest with an average time around February is driest. coldest with an average temperature of 23
temperature of 32.7 °C at noon. January is °C at night. Phuket has no distinct
coldest with an average temperature of 21.6 temperature seasons, the temperature is
°C at night. Belawan has no distinct relatively constant during the year. The
10.Weather/Tides temperature seasons, the temperature is temperatures at night are cooler than during
relatively constant during the year. The daytime. September is on average the
temperatures at night are cooler than during month with most sunshine. The wet season
daytime. July is on average the month with has a rainfall peak around September, the
most sunshine. Rainfall and other dry season is around the month of February.
precipitation peaks around November. The *Tide Range:
time around June is driest
*Current: Influenced by the Belawan and Deli
Rivers, Malacca Straits weather conditions.
During spring tides the current in the
entrance channel can reach 2 knots and up
to 3 knots outside.
*Tide Range: about 2.0m
*Berthing and unberthing are throughout 24 *Berthing and unberthing are throughout 24 hours. *Entering or leaving through the north
hours. *Dredging work of the North Channel has been channel involves a rather sharp turn with a
*Bar is silting excessively and continuous conducted through 2010-2011 from11.5m to 14.0m radius of about 305m and angle of about
dredging work is necessary to keep the 115° between the axis of channel in a
shallowest part at 8.0m (LWS). restricted area between Buoy No.6 and koh
Tapai Noi island. Pay attention to the wreck
buoy between Buy No.6 and Koh Tapao Noi.
11.Restrictions
*The draft at Buoy No.6 is about 7.5m at
Lowest HW.
*The width between the narrowest pair of
mooring buoys at Buoy No.5 is about 46m
and vessels are required to pass clear
between these mooring buoys.

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(Indonesia)

12.Max Acceptable LOA 200m, Draft 9.5m 50,000DWT、Draft 14.0m *New Port: Depth 10.0m
Ship’s Size *Old Port: 10,000DWT, LOA 131m
(1)Distance between Belawan and Penang : 140 nautical miles
Distance between Belawan and Phuket : 242 nautical miles
13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned both Belawan & Penang ; Approx.30,000DWT, LOA 200m, Draft 9.5m
Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned both Belawan & Phuket ; Approx.30,000DWT, LOA 200m, Draft 9.0m

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Annex 6.1 Hard and Soft Conditions of Dumai – Malacca Route

DUMAI (Indonesia) MALACCA (Malaysia)

Sea port with good shelter. There are six berths a total 885m long, Small port located in an open-sea area, handling bulk,
1.Overview handling crude oil, palm oil, general cargoes, fertilizers, rice and breakbulk and bulk liquid.
international and domestic passengers
1°㧙41••N 101°㧙27••E 2°㧙13••N   102°㧙09••E
2.Location Located on the north central shores of Sumatra island facing Malacca Located in southern part of the Malay Peninsula on the Malacca
Strait. Strait. 12km west of Malacca City centre, 23minutes by car.
BA Chart No.795 (Cape Rachado to Singapore) Malaysian Chart No.5217
3.Nautical Charts
BA Chart No. 1141, 3946, 3947
The Dumai port installations can be reached by deep draft vessels by Freely accessible from all directions of sea
proceeding from Malacca Strait into Bengkalis and following a buoyed
channel on a Southerly course of 22 miles to the junction of the Rupat
4.Sea Access to the Port
Strait.
Vessel must make a turn of approximately 180°to enter the Rupat
Strait and thence Westerly for a distance of 33 miles to Dumai.
a)Distance 33 nautical miles No channel existing
5.Port
b)Width Wide enough for VLCC
Channel
c)Depth 24m and 18.3m (LWS)
7.0m – 18.6m depend on the terminal T-shape jetty Length 170m (approx.12,000DWT)
Depth of water: Seaward side 9m
6.Port Basin
Inner side 5m
Connecting Bridge 400m
*The Dumai general anchorage area is north and west of the wharves. *Located approximately 1-1.5 nautical mile off the mouth of the
*Minimum depth of water in this area 13.1m.; 10.67m shoal spot to Malacca River and Tanjung Bruas Jetty, depth of water 4.87-
east of the general anchorage should be noticed. 9.75m.
*Holding ground in anchorages considered good, bottom clay. Area *Anchoring is prohibited within 1 mile of Tanjung Bruas Jetty.
7.Anchorage large with sufficient maneuvering and swinging room for several
vessels of size to be accommodated at oil wharves.
*If vessels are not met by the pilot’s launch on arrival, or not instructed
by Dumai Port Control Radio to berth on arrival, it is suggested that
they proceed to the recommended anchorage area.
*Compulsory for vessels more than 105GT. *Compulsory for vessels entering or leaving port limits and
*Harbor pilotage is performed by government pilots. during berthing/unberthing.
8.Pilotage
*Harbor pilot will board a vessel at the anchorage for berthing or *Vessels to give Malacca Port Authority 12 hours prior notice.
immediately on arrival at buoy No.18 when berth is available. *Vessels from west take pilot 2.75 miles WSW of Tanjung Kling

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*Sea piloting for the Rupat Strait and Bengkalis Strait is provided by and vessels from east take pilot 5 miles SSW of Tanjung Kling.
the department of Sea Communication. *Pilot on VHF Ch.12 and 16.
*Sea pilot boarding areas as follows;
(1)Bengkalis Strait and Rupat Strait from Fairway buoy or eastern
part of Morong Strait to eastern limit of Dumai harbor pilot
area(Long.101°-30••E)
(2)Rupat Strait and Nengkalis Strait from eastern limit to Dumai
Harbor pilot area (Long.101°㧙30••E) to northern limit of Sungai
Pakning harbor pilot area.
*Six hours prior to arrival Dumai harbor area, all vessels should
contact CPI through VHF Ch.10 or 16 and 69.
*At Fairway Buoy all vessels should hoist international code flag “H”
and contact Morong Pilot station via Ch.16 for requesting pilot.
CPI radio operates through 24 hours and is available for information VHF Ch.16 & 12 for pilot
9.VHF Radio concerning vessel’s port activities, listening on Ch.16 and operating
on Ch.10 and 69.
*Winds: NE monsoon is never very steady but is most constant in *Monsoonal similar to Dumai.
January when from 20-40% of wind are NE. In November and *Wind: Prevailing SW’ly and NE’ly monsoons. Occasional
rd th
December NE winds are most frequent. In February the most strong NW wind during 3 /4 quarter of the year, lasting3-4
frequent winds are NE. SW monsoon begins in late May or early days.
June. From June to September winds in the straits are mainly SE *March is warmest with an average temperature of 32.9 °C at
but not steady. At this season squalls known as “Sumatra’s” occur noon. July is coldest with an average temperature of 22.4 °C
off the coast; they are most frequent between 2200-0200 hrs. at night. Melaka has no distinct temperature seasons, the
*Rains: Rainfall is heavy with yearly average from80-100 inch. The temperature is relatively constant during the year. The
wettest months are October to December or January. There are two temperatures at night are cooler than during daytime. March is
comparatively dry seasons, February to March and June to August. on average the month with most sunshine. Rainfall and other
The most intense rain falls are in the afternoon but these heavy precipitation peaks around November. The time around June
10.Weather/Tides
downpours are often short in duration. The duration of the rain is is driest.
more evenly spread over 24 hours during the NE monsoon than *Tidal range 2.0m
during the rest of the year when rain most likely occurs in the
evening and night.
*Temperature: Average temperature is a little below 80°F. The range
in an average year is only 30°F, between 65°F and 95°F. The
daily range is from 15-20°F. The humidity is high(70-90%).
*Tides & Current: The tide rise is approximately 2.43m in the springs
and approximately 1.52m at neaps. Max tide currents is easterly 3
knots(flooding), westerly at 2 knots(ebbing). The general direction of
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current in the Rupat Strait during spring tides and only a very brief
period of slack current during neap tides. The current reverses its
direction almost immediately. Vessels will always be berthed
stemming the current flow.
*Requirement for entering Restricted Maritime Zone of Sumatra.: For None
some years, the Rupat-Bengkalis Strait area has been designated a
Restricted Maritime Zone by decree of the Government of Indonesia.
A partial exemption from the requirement to secure special
Indonesian Consular Clearance before entering this Zone has been
granted by the Indonesian Navy to tanker vessels proceeding to
Dumai from any port in the world except Singapore. Vessels require
only normal clearances from their last port to obtain entry at Dumai.
Vessels diverted at sea need only normal clearance from last port
11.Restrictions
and the diversion cable. All vessels inbound to Dumai from the time
abreast Raleigh Bank Light Buoy until anchored off Dumai Terminal
must display the following recognized signals;
By day: The international code flag hoist “CAL” flown a single hoist
from the signal yard.
By night: A red light 1.83m above a white light both visible all
around the horizon at a distance of not less than 2 miles.
Vessel should be prepared to answer identification queries from
Indonesian Naval Patrol Craft.
LOA 315m, Draft 17.7m T-Shape Jetty can accommodate one vessel LOA 150m
Vessels over 315m should have and obtain special guidance and (approx. 12,000DWT) on the seaward side, depth of water
12.Max Acceptable Ship’s Size permission from Harbor Master. 9.0m, at any time.
And one vessel LOA 70m on the inner side, depth of water 5m,
at any time

(1)Distance between Dumai and Malacca : 58 nautical miles

13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned both Dumai & Malacca ; Approx. 12,000DWT, LOA 150m, Draft 8.0m

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Annex 7.1 Hard and Soft Conditions of Muara – Labuan – Brooke’s Point and Muara – Zamboanga
Routes
Hard and Soft Conditions of Muara – Labuan – Brooke’s Point Route

MUARA LABUAN BROOKE’S POINT

(Brunei Darussalam) (Malaysia) (Philippines)

Port handles containers, RO-RO, livestock, A naturally sheltered port offering facilities for Major commodities handled at the port are
1.Overview Passengers, general cargo and bulk bitumen various cargoes. consumer goods, construction materials, and
and cement products of agricultural and mining industries.
5°㧙01••N   115°㧙04••E 5°㧙17••N   115°㧙15••E 8°㧙47••N    117°㧙49.1••E
On the west coast of Brunei Darussalam, *The island of Labuan is 19km long and *The port of Brooke’s Point lies in the southern
facing Pulau Muara Besar. 11kmwide, lying off NW coast of Borneo at part of mainland Palawan and 192km south of
entrance to Brunei Bay. Puerto Princesa.
2.Location *The Malaysian state of Sabah is 4.5 miles to *Port linkages include Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi,
the east and the state capital Kota Kinabalu is General Santos, Dipolog, Balabac, Puerto
124km to the NE. Princa,and Manila
*SBM for Crude oil located to the SW of the
island.
3.Nautical Charts BA Chart No.1338, 2109 BA Chart No. 947, 1844, 2109, 2111
Training banks were constructed 2,012m long
on the western side of the entrance channel
and 457m long on the eastern side. These
banks are built of sand and stone rubber
4.Sea Access to the Port
topped with large blocks of stone weighing up
to 4 tonnes each. Both banks slope downward
as they proceed from Tanjung Pelompong Spit
into South China Sea.
Main entrance channel dredged to 12.5m (CD), Entrance channel starts three miles northeast
5.Port Channel
length 2,651m, width 122m at the seabet. from lighthouse to avoid Channel coral reef.
Main Berth:Maximum depth 13.5m *The berthing area is quite shallow that only
RO-RO berth: depth 6-10m barges with shallow draft can be
6.Port Basin accommodated at berth.
*Vessel with deeper draft may occupy and drop
anchor at a distance of 400m from the rock

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causeway pier.
*Maneuverability room area is 300m semi-
circle then turn northeast towards entrance
channel, Good for shallow draft vessels with
minimum draft of 1.3 fathoms (2.34m)
Anchorages in the following positions: *Good anchorage for large vessels south and *700m from the shore with sufficient depth of 9
1. Outer harbour: Lat. 5_ 35' N, Long. 115_ 6' SE of Beacon No.6, depth 10.51m to 10m approximately 4 square miles going to
E *Quarantine: Vessels arriving from an the sea.
2. Inner harbour: Lat. 4_ 54' 07" N, Long. 115_ unhealthy port should proceed to Quarantine
04' 6" E anchorage for pratique. This anchorage is
3.Tanjong Selirong (for loading/unloading bounded on north by a line drawn 090°from
logs): Lat. 5_ 01' 36" N, Long. 115_ 04' 12" Harbour Shoal Beacon to Eastern Harbour
E. Harbour Limit; south by a line drawn between
7.Anchorage SW point of Papan Island and Enoe Beacon:
on west by Eastern Boundary Limit of
Explosives Anchorage .If vessels arriving
from healthy port are healthy themselves,
they need not proceed to Quarantine
Anchorage.
*No vessel shall anchor within 610m of the
light on the southernmost dolphin of Liberty
Pier.
*Pilotage and tug services are under the *Not compulsory. NA
jurisdiction of the Marine Department. *Pilot available if adequate notice given.
*Application should be made at least 24 hours *Vessels normally berth from 0600-1800hrs,
in advance through Agents. unberthing possible throughout 24 hours,
*Pilot’s boarding ground is Lat. 5_ 04' 15" N, provided that notice of such movements
8.Pilotage Long. 115_ 06' E. Pilot boat is painted white. received from 0800-1600 hrs.
*Ships requiring pilotage service should call *Pilotage for SBM berthing is provided by Shell
‘‘Muara Harbour’’ on VHF Channel 16 Berthing Master.
*Pilotage compulsory for all vessels of LOA 46
m. or more and available throughout 24
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*Vessel should anchor in vicinity of Beacon No.

1 when awaiting Pilot.
*Muara Signal Station on Ch.16 throughout 24 *Port Control listens on Ch.16 and works on NA
hours. Ch.12 from0530-2400 hrs.
*All vessels on arrival at the anchorage point
must contact the Signal Station for berthing
9.VHF Radio
instructions.
*All port operations sections, including the
Agents, are equipped with hand-held VHF
marine radio.
*There are two distinct seasons in Muara, the *Same as Muara. *The pier exposed to northeast and southwest
NE monsoon (November to March) and the *May is warmest with an average temperature monsoons. Sea condition in the area varies
SW monsoon (May to September).The of 31.6 °C at noon. November is coldest with accordingly to prevailing wind.
months of April and October are the transition an average temperature of 24.5 °C at night. *Tidal range is 0.75m between MHHW and
months and generally have favourable Victoria has no distinct temperature seasons, MLLW
conditions with light winds. the temperature is relatively constant during
*May is warmest with an average the year. The temperatures do not differ
temperature of 31.5 °C at noon. January is much between day and night. September is
coldest with an average temperature of on average the month with most sunshine.
24.1 °C at night. Brunei And Muara District Rainfall and other precipitation peaks around
has no distinct temperature seasons, the December. The time around March is driest.
10.Weather/Tides temperature is relatively constant during
the year. The temperatures do not differ
much between day and night. April is on
average the month with most sunshine.
Rainfall and other precipitation peaks
around December. The time around June
is driest
*Maximum tidal variation 2.5m
*Prevailing currents 2.0 knots along the coast
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*Port is open from 0600-1800 hrs at , although

vessels can be cleared later than 1800 hrs on
11.Restrictions
application provided they are sighted from
Papan Lighthouse at 1800 hrs.
Channel Depth 12.5m (CD) Draft 12.5m Labuan:Depth 8.68m *No official announcement existed
Vessels exceeding above dimensions are to Bulk: 150,000 DWT *Based on the data of water depth, only
12.Max Acceptable
apply in writing, through their agent, to the Tankers: Depth 9.45m shallow draft(less than2.3m) can be
Ship’s Size
Director of Marine for permission to enter well accommodated
in advance of their arrival.

(1)Distance between Muara and Labuan : 20 nautical miles Labuan and Brooke’s Point : 261 nautical miles
13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned Muara, Labuan, and Brooke’s Point : Approx. draft 2.3m

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MUARA ZAMBOANGA
(Brunei Darussalam) (Philippines)

Port handles containers, RO-RO, livestock, Passengers, general The multipurpose Port of Zamboanga consists of a number of ports,
cargo and bulk bitumen and cement all contained by the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone
1.Overview
Authority (Zamboecozone), otherwise known by its corporate name as
the Zamboanga Freeport Authority (ZFA).
5°㧙01••N   115°㧙04••E 6°㧙54••N    122㧙04••E
2.Location
On the west coast of Brunei Darussalam, facing Pulau Muara Besar. On the southern tip of Western Mindanao Peninsula.
3.Nautical Charts BA Chart No.1338, 2109 BA Chart No.927, 928, 3811
Training banks were constructed 2,012m long on the western side of
the entrance channel and 457m long on the eastern side. These
4.Sea Access to the Port banks are built of sand and stone rubber topped with large blocks of
stone weighing up to 4 tonnes each. Both banks slope downward as
they proceed from Tanjung Pelompong Spit into South China Sea.
Main entrance channel dredged to 12.5m (CD), length 2,651m, width Vessels approach the port from the west via Caldera Bay, from the
5.Port Channel 122m at the seabet. south via the Isabela Channel and from the east via the Tictaoan
Channel.
Main Berth:Maximum depth 13.5m Depth of water 5-12m depends on the terminal.
6.Port Basin
RO-RO berth: depth 6-10m
Anchorages in the following positions: *Owing to the steep bank, strong currents and hard, uneven bottom,
1. Outer harbour: Lat. 5_ 35' N, Long. 115_ 6' E there are no good anchorages off Zamboanga.
2. Inner harbour: Lat. 4_ 54' 07" N, Long. 115_ 04' 6" E *However, anchorage may be made anywhere southward of the wharf
3.Tanjong Selirong (for loading/unloading logs): Lat. 5_ 01' 36" N, at a distance of about 3 cables offshore eastward of an imaginary
7.Anchorage Long. 115_ 04' 12" E. line from the tide indicator, at a depth of 45-50m with 192m chain in
the water. This will hold vessel even at strongest current of 6 knots.
*In the event of very bad weather, the vessel should transfer
anchorage to Caldera Bay, which is approximately 7 miles west of
the anchorage area.
*Pilotage and tug services are under the jurisdiction of the Marine *Compulsory for foreign-going vessels and domestic trade vessels
Department. over 500GT 24-hours’ notice required.
8.Pilotage *Application should be made at least 24 hours in advance through *Vessels approaching the port use international code signals for
Agents. calling pilot.
*Pilot’s boarding ground is Lat. 5_ 04' 15" N, Long. 115_ 06' E. Pilot *Pilot station operational throughout 24 hours.

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boat is painted white. *Pilot boat is located at the Marginal Wharf Berth No.11 or, in bad
*Ships requiring pilotage service should call ‘‘Muara Harbour’’ on VHF weather, at Caldera Bay.
Channel 16 *For pilot boarding , vessel should always stem the tidal flow (bow into
*Pilotage compulsory for all vessels of LOA 46 m. or more and the tide)
available throughout 24 hours. *Vessels awaiting a pilot should do so that the designated anchorage
*Vessel should anchor in vicinity of Beacon No. 1 when awaiting Pilot. area.
*Pilot boards the vessel approx. 1 mile east or west of position 6-
53.7N, 122-04.2E, approx. 0.5 mile south of the Government Wharf.
*Muara Signal Station on Ch.16 throughout 24 hours. *Following parties/offices can be contacted VHF Ch.16.
*All vessels on arrival at the anchorage point must contact the Signal PPA-Zamboang, pilotage, tugs, quarantine, BOC, Philippine
9.VHF Radio Station for berthing instructions. Coastguard, Navy Coast Watch.
*All port operations sections, including the Agents, are equipped with *The port has an effective radar tracking facility, range 12-24miles,
hand-held VHF marine radio. manned by the Navy Coast Watch ”NAVFORSOUTH”
*There are two distinct seasons in Muara, the NE monsoon Zamboanga features a tropical wet and dry climate
(November to March) and the SW monsoon (May to September).The
months of April and October are the transition months and generally
10.Weather/Tides
have favourable conditions with light winds.
*Maximum tidal variation 2.5m
*Prevailing currents 2.0 knots along the coast lines
11.Restrictions Vessels must always berth against the tidal current.
Channel Depth 12.5m (CD) Draft 12.5m Maximum Draft 10.0m
12.Max Acceptable Vessels exceeding above dimensions are to apply in writing, through
Ship’s Size their agent, to the Director of Marine for permission to enter well in
advance of their arrival.

(1)Distance between Muara and Zamboanga: 537 nautical miles

13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned both Muara and Zamboanga : Maximum draft 10.om

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Annex 8.1 Hard and Soft Conditions of Davao – General Santos – Bitung Route

DAVAO GENERAL SANTOS BITUNG

(Philippine) (Philippine) (Indonesia)

The Port of Davao handles inter-island Open roadstead port, also known as Makar Port is being developed as international hub
passengers and cargoes that include copra, Wharf, handles bulk, break bulk, containers and currently handles general cargo, bulk,
1.Overview maize, and rice. Its international export traffic is and passenger tankers, containers, and cruise vessels.
primarily abaca, the main agricultural product
in the region.
7°㧙04••N   125°㧙38••E 6°㧙05••N   125°㧙09••E 1°㧙26••N   125°㧙11••E
2.Location On the SE side of Mindanao island in Davao Protected location at the head of Sarangani In Lembeh Strait, on NE tip of Sulawesi, 50km
Bay Bay, on southern coast of Mindanao. east of capital city Manado
3.Nautical Charts Ba Chart No.415, 2575 BA Chart No.957, 2575 BA Chart No.2638
*Vessels enter the port through the mouth of *Approach Buoys as follows;
Sarangani Bay which is approximately 10 Tanjung Patete in position 1-27.2N/125-12.9E
miles wide and 21miles long from its entrance Tanjung Lembeh in position1-30.6N/125-
in the Celebes Sea. 14.7E
Vessels enter the port through the southern *The deepest portion measures 1,450m. There
4.Sea Access to the Port
entrance of Pakiputan Strait. is deep water almost to the beach, all the way
into Sarangani Bay
*There are two navigational aids located at the
port, one flashing red light and one flashing
green light, to guide vessels towards the port.
Minimum depth of channel 16.0m, width 800m,
5.Port Channel
length 9miles.
Depth min.7.0m
6.Port Basin Depth 4.0m-13.0m depend on the wharves Depth 8.5m-13.5m depend on the wharf
Turning basin is available
There are 9 anchorages in the vicinity of the *Vessels awaiting berth at government and *In position 1-25N/125-11E
port as follows; private berths to anchor at the designated *Anchorage area can accommodate all sizes of
Sta. Ana(12fathoms) Maco(50fathoms) anchorage area position Lat.6-22N, Long.14- vessels
7.Anchorage
Tambongon(10-20fathoms) Bunawan(8- 32E
15fathoms) Tibungco(12-15fathoms) *Anchorage is prohibited in the fairway area
Talomo(20fathoms) Daliao(8-15fathoms) between the Dole Pier and Makar Wharf.

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Tagabuli(16-20fathoms) Malalag(16- *Sarangani Bay is naturally sheltered and is

19fathoms) not affected in typhoon season.
The pilot station is furnished with a copy of the *Compulsory for all foreign vessels of 500GT *Compulsory.
approved application for berthing/anchoring or over and for domestic vessels of 100GT *Vessels should call Bitung Pilot Station on
permit filed with the port authority 36 hours and over. VHF Ch.12, available throughout 24 hours, or
prior to ship’s arrival, serving as a notice for *The pilotage district covers the waters and raise flag “G” when requesting a pilot.
meeting an incoming vessel. harbours of the port of General Santos, Glan, *Lembeh Strait is suitable for vessels to anchor
Maasim, Kimball< Maitum, Sarangani Bay in while awaiting the pilot.
and other private ports within Sarangani
Province.
*The General Santos Harbour pilots
8.Pilotage
Association provides one Duty Pilot posted on
a 12-hours shift schedule with one stand-by
harbor Pilot as reserve.
*The harbor pilot assists the master in docking
or undocking any time during the day or night.
*Vessels moor either side alongside,
depending on the prevailing weather and
harbor conditions and characteristics of the
vessels and the berth.
Radio communication linking pilot to Philippine *Port operation and security personnel *Bitung Radio listens on Ch.16 and operates
Ports Authority uses Ch.16. Everett Steamship maintain hand-held radios in monitoring on Ch.26.
Corp has VHF capable of connecting a ship in movement at the port. *Port Control listens on Ch.16 and works on
9.VHF Radio port to local office communication. *VHF radios of international frequency are Ch.12.
available at the following offices/areas: PPA
Operation, Harbour Pilots Association and
PPA Administration building.
*Davao City is typhoon-free. The city enjoys a *General Santos City enjoys a fairly favorable *The wet season usually falls between
weather that remains balmy all year round. It Climate throughout the year, with November and February and is characterized
is characterized by a uniform distribution of temperatures ranging from 28 degrees by intermittent downpours during largely
10.Weather/Tides
rainfall, temperature, humidity, and air Celsius to 36 degrees Celsius. Average sunny periods. Often the rain does not last
pressure. It has no pronounced wet or dry rainfall during the wet season is somewhere long and dries up seemingly instantly. The
season. Weather predictability makes it highly between 11 inches up to 20 inches. usual temperature range is from 23°C to

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conducive to agricultural production. *Being outside the typhoon belt however, the 31°C, on very hot days it may rise up to 33°C
Temperature ranges from 21 to 35 degrees city likewise enjoys fairly good weather all *Tide: MHWS 1.8m MLWS 1.2m
Celsius and average rainfall is up to 2,000 throughout the year. While the city does
mm yearly. experience rainy weather, it is not as strong
*Tide : MHHW1.54m MHW1.41m or tumultuous as the storms being
MSL 0.76m MLW0.10m experienced by the rest of the country.
*Tide: NHHW 1.58m MHW 1.41m
MSL 0.76m MLW 0.10m
There are no particular restrictions in entering No night-time or tidal restrictions. *Port is open throughout 24 hours, but night-
the harbor limits, even at night time, after prior time approaching or sailing should be avoided
11.Restrictions advices have been served and prescribed due to night-time activity on the waters
berth/anchorage permit has been secured *Tide do not affect entry.
from the Port Authority.
*Generally, length and breadth of any vessel Depth alongside 12.0m *Draft 12.0m
does not pose a problem in entering the
approaches of the port of Davao, however,
12.Max Acceptable
berthing in individual ports varies on the ports’
Ship’s Size
facilities and characteristics of each berth.
*Considering existing berths characteristics,
max size may be 30,000DWT class

(1)Distance between Davao and General Santos : 154nautical miles General Santos and Bitung : 302 nautical miles
13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned Davao, General Santos and Bitung: approx. draft 10.9m

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Annex 9.1 Hard and Soft Conditions of Johor – Sintete and Tawau – Tarakan – Pantoloan Routes
Hard and Soft Conditions of Johor – Sintete Route

JOHOR SINTETE
(Malaysia) (Indonesia)

Johor Port is strategically positioned in the heart of the sprawling Sintete port belongs to Sintete Port Administration Office and it is
8,000 acre Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate. The area is home to a River Port. Port of Sintete 's size is small
1.Overview comprehensive range of industries specializing in petrochemicals,
engineering, furniture, telecommunications, electronic goods and food
products among others.
1°㧙26••N   103°㧙54••E 1°㧙14.4••N   109°㧙08.5E
Johor Port at Pasir Gudang, Johor, is located at the southern tip of *Sintete port is located in West Kalimantan, 5 hours from Pontianak
2.Location Peninsular Malaysia, on the eastern shoreline of the Johor Strait, City by car.
approximately 20 miles east of Johor Maru., the capital city. *Near of Sintete approximately 35 km, there are several regencies
such as Singkawang, Pemangkat, and Sambas as hinterland area.
3.Nautical Charts BA Chart No.2585, 2586
4.Sea Access to the Port
There is no limitation imposed on size of vessels passing through the *The distance from Sambas river mouth to the port is approximately 6
fairway except for the draft. miles.
5.Port Channel The main channel in the east Johor Strait has a depth of water up to *Current channel depth is 4.5m(LWS) and width is 50m
approximately 12.4 m up to the port waterfront and 11.4m up to *1.5 miles of critical channel is existed in the Sambas river.
Sembawang Shipyard and 10.9m up to the causeway.
6.Port Basin Depth 6.0m -15.0m depend on the berth Depth 8m(maximum)
Anchorage areas have been designated within the port water limits
and indicated in all navigational charts for the following;
7.Anchorage
a)general purposes b)dangerous goods and explosives
c)quarantine d)petroleum e)lay-up
*Compulsory for vessels either exceeding 45m in length and/or with
height structure above 30m or without any radio communication on
board, entering or leaving the port limits.
8.Pilotage *Johor port provides round-the-clock pilotage services. NA
*The pilot boarding point is at 1㧙18.9N, 104㧙7.2E, with Tanjung
Stapa light beacon bearing 033°(T) ×1.95 miles.
*ETA to be sent to Harbor Master 24 hours prior to arrival, and to

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“Johor port Control” 3 hours prior to arrival or departure.

*Vessels can communicate with the pilot control station tower (call
sign “Johor port Control” by VHF Ch.11, 63 and 68.
9.VHF Radio NA
*VHF network links the tugs, launches and the port personnel working
on board vessels at the anchorage.
*Johor has a tropical rainforest climate with monsoon rain from
November until February blowing from the South China Sea.
*The average annual rainfall is 1778 mm with average temperatures
*August is warmest with an average temperature of 32 °C at noon.
ranging between 25.5 °C (78 °F) and 27.8 °C (82 °F). Humidity is
August is coldest with an average temperature of 22.6 °C at night.
between 82 and 86%.
Sintete has no distinct temperature seasons, the temperature is
*April is warmest with an average temperature of 31.7 °C at noon.
relatively constant during the year. The temperatures at night are
10.Weather/Tides January is coldest with an average temperature of 22 °C at night.
cooler than during daytime. September is on average the month with
Johor Bahru has no distinct temperature seasons, the temperature is
most sunshine. Rainfall and other precipitation peaks around
relatively constant during the year. The temperatures do not differ
December. The time around July is driest.
much between day and night. April is on average the month with
*Tide Range 1.2m
most sunshine. Rainfall and other precipitation have no distinct peak
month.
*Tide: Range of tide is 3.0m. Minimum 0.5m Maximum 3.5m
*24 Hours pilotage service for all vessels entering or leaving Johor River navigation and poor port facilities, only small size vessels can
Port is provided. be accommodated.
11.Restrictions
*However, the following restrictions are imposed;
Recommended Speed, Reporting, Tugs, and others
Bulk: 60,000DWT, Depth 11.0m
12.Max Acceptable Containers: 104,000DWT, Depth 15.0m Considering the depth of water and port facilities, maximum
Ship’s Size Dry Cargo: 30,000DWT, Depth 11.0m acceptable size of vessel is less than 1,000GT.
Tankers: 90,000DWT, Depth 13.0m

(1)Distance between Johor and Sintete : 321 nautical miles

13.Summary
(2)Maximum Ship’s Size which can be assigned Johor and Sintete : Approx. 1,000GT

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TAWAU TARAKAN PANTOLOAN

(Malaysia) (Indonesia) (Indonesia)

Tawau Port is the third largest port after Kota Tarakan Port handles general cargo and Pantoloan Port handles general cargo, tankers
Kinabalu and Sandakan. The port serves as a tankers. and passenger vessels.
1.Overview major timber and agricultural products export
center.

4°㧙14••N   117°㧙52••E 3°㧙17••N   117 㧙35••E 00°㧙42••S   119°㧙51E

Tawau Division is one of the five divisions of An island in the Kalimantan Timur of On the east shore of Palu Bay in NW Central
2.Location Sabah, east Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Indonesia, off the northeast coast of Borneo. Sulawesi
Tawau port shall comprise the waters of Cowie
Bay and Wallace Bay.
BA Chart No.3013, 2636, 2638
3.Nautical Charts BA Chart 1852 BA Chart 1852
Indonesian Chart No.175
*Navigating in the approaches to the port is
straight forward.
*Near to the entrance to the port, there are
4.Sea Access to the Port
sometimes numerous fishing boats, but they
generally keep out of the fairway.
*The landmarks are easily identified.
*Approach channel
*Approach channel:
5.Port Channel length: 12 miles, width 150m
length 21 miles, width 1,500m, depth 9-15m
depth 11.0 – 40.0m, bottom is sand & clay
*Turning Basin: depth 9.0 – 13.0m
6.Port Basin Depth 5-11m Melundung Pier : depth 5.0 - 8.5m
*Berths: 10m (Pantoloan), 3 – 6m (Donggala)
*There are 4 anchorages as follows; *The anchorage is located approximately 600m
*Good anchorage in 8 fathoms 1,000-1,300 yd. y Outer Buoy Tarakan (3-14.5N 117-40.0E) south of the quay, in position 00-43S, 119-
7.Anchorage WNW of wharf; and 350 yd. south there is an y Outer buoy Bunyu (3-24.5N 117-56.0E) 51E,
anchorage in 8.5 fathoms. y Inside Tarakan Roads (3-16.6N 117-35.3E) Depth 37.0m
y Inside Bunyu Roads (3-33.0N 117-49.6E)
*Not Compulsory. A pilot is available from *Tarakan and Bunyu : Compulsory *Compulsory.
0600-1800 hours for berthing vessels given *Vessels should call Tarakan Coast Station or *Vessels call Pantoloan Coast Station on VHF
8.Pilotage
notice (48 hours). raise “G” flag to request a pilot. Ch.12 throughout 24 hours, or raise “G” flag,
*Applications normally made by shipping *Except for the channels between Buoy No.2, to request a pilot.

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(Malaysia) (Indonesia) (Indonesia)

agents with advance notice of 24 hours prior inside Buoy Karang Siamey, and between *Palu Bay provides a suitable anchorage to
to actual time that pilot service are required. buoy No.2 and Buoy No.9, all parts of Bunyu await pilot.
*Pilot boats are from 9.14-12.19m length and Bay are suitable for vessels to anchor while
equipped with VHF/AM sets. awaiting a pilot.
*Pilot office (Marine Dept.) and location for *Pilot boat 1×265HP
vessel awaiting pilots within port limit.
*Maritime VHF radio telephone service now *Tarakan Radio (PKO) listens on Ch.16 and *Pantoloan Coast Radio, call sign “PKM-44”,
operates in the port of Tawau on Hague Plan works on Ch.6 throughout 24 hours, and is listens on channel 16 and operates on
Channels 16 and 12 operated by Directorate General of Sea channel 12 and 70 throughout 24 hours.
*Continuous listening watch is kept on Ch.16 Communications. *Pilot Station works on channel 10, 12, 20 and
and the station is operative from 0600-2000 *Pertamina Radio(PKO-2) operated by 22.
9.VHF Radio hrs daily. Pertamina listens on Ch.16
*Vessels are requested to make use of the
above facility to notify ETA, pilotage
requirement, etc.
*Berth availability will be notified on vessel’s
call.
*Monsoon: During strong wind from SE and *October is warmest with an average *Warmest with an average temperature of 32.2
SW, ships are liable to range alongside temperature of 30.9 °C at noon. August is °C at noon. July is coldest with an average
wharf, and during SW monsoon sea breeze coldest with an average temperature of 22.6 temperature of 22 °C at night. Pantoloan has
may make it difficult for ships to leave wharf °C at night. Tarakan has no distinct no distinct temperature seasons, the
in the afternoon. temperature seasons, the temperature is temperature is relatively constant during the
*May is warmest with an average temperature relatively constant during the year. The year. The temperatures do not differ much
of 31.4 °C at noon. September is coldest with temperatures do not differ much between day between day and night. August is on average
an average temperature of 23 °C at night. and night. September is on average the the month with most sunshine. Rainfall and
10.Weather/Tides
Tawau has no distinct temperature seasons, month with most sunshine. Rainfall and other other precipitation has no distinct peak month
the temperature is relatively constant during precipitation peaks around October. The time *Tide: HHWS 2.4m MSL 1.2m LLWS 0.0m
the year. The temperatures do not differ around July is driest. *Current: Maximum rate 1.5 knots
much between day and night. April is on *Tide: HHWS 3.75m MSL 1.80m *Wind: Maximum speed 8.0 knots
average the month with most sunshine. LLWS 0.10m *Temperature: Average 33 °C, Range 20 – 34
Rainfall and other precipitation peaks around *Current: Max.2-3.5 knots, direction is between °C
October. The time around February is driest. 110°㧙 135° and 290°㧙315°
*Tide: Tidal range at about 2.4m, extreme *Temperature: 22-34 °C, average 28 °C

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