2.1.9 Myanmar Port of Tanintharyi, Myeik
Port Overview Port Pictures Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Berthing Specifications General Cargo Handling Berths Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Customs Guidance Terminal Information Multipurpose Terminal Grain and Bulk Handling Main Storage Terminal Stevedoring Hinterland Information Port Security
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Port Overview
The port of Myeik consists of four wharfs managed by the Myanma Port Authority (MPA).
The largest is Yaw Gyi Wa port. This is one jetty with two water barges of 73m (240 ft) length by 6m (20 ft) wide. It has a maximum draft of 3.4m (11ft) at low tide and 6.4m (21ft) at high tide and the maximum vessel size is 1500 GRT, about 75m (250ft) length. The jetty is used for general cargo as well as by private passenger boats that provide regular service to villages along the coast and on the islands.
The port of Myeik has three other jetties controlled by the MPA: Seik Nge of two barges total 73m (240ft) by 6m (20ft), maximum draft 1.8m (6ft) at low tide, 4.9m (16ft) at high tide, maximum vessel size 500 GRT. Nauk Le no.1, which has two wooden jetties. Nauk Le no. 2 is a concrete jetty of 29m (96ft) by 11m (36ft) wide. Nauk Le no. 1 and no. 2 have the same draft and maximum vessel size as Seik Nge. Fishing boats predominantly use Nauk Le no. 1 and no. 2.
Five star shipping line has a regular service, three times per month, from Yangon-Myeik-Kawthoung of a combined cargo-passenger ship of 1500 GRT. There are no tug-boats, but there is a pilot service available. Pilot service is only required for foreign vessels that are not familiar with the port. The port of Myeik has several more private wooden jetties along Myeik island and on Pahtaw-pahtet island (facing Myeik) that are used by private fishery businesses. The port of Myeik is significantly larger and more active as the ports of Dawei and Mawlamyine.
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Port Location and Contacts
Country Myanmar
Province or District Tanintharyi
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) Name : Myeik
km: 0 km
Port's Complete Name Port of Myeik
Latitude 12.43417
Longitude 98.41833
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of Myanma Port Authority (MPA) operation)
Management Contact Person U Ye Naing Oo, Phone: 09- 4100 5542
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations Airport Name: Myeik Airport
Airlines: Domestic airlines, see Myeik airport details
Port Pictures
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Description and Contacts of Key Companies
4.4 Myanmar Port and Waterways Company Contact List
There are no key companies available for stevedoring, freight forwarding or cargo handling.
The Myanma Port Authority, The Customs department and the Township Labour Exchange Office for daily labourers are the main organisations active.
Port Performance
There are no seasonal constraints, access to the port is restricted only in case of winds up over 65 km/hr (40 mi/hr). There is no congestion at the port; average waiting time is only 1 to 2 hours to berthing.
Seasonal Constraints Yes / No
Rainy Season No
Major Import Campaigns No
Other n/a
Handling Figures Year 2013
Vessel Calls 339 foreign vessel 286 local vessels
Container Traffic (TEUs) n/a
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk Year 2013
Bulk (MT) 77,734 MT for Domestic import 87,517 MT for Foreign import
Break bulk (MT) 106,817 MT for Domestic export 2,053,103 MT for Foreign export
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Terminal handling charges depend on the length of the ship: 500 MMK per 25ft length of ship, per day. Plus a charge per cargo: 200 MMK per MT loaded or unloaded (MPA, Dec. 2014). These rates are standard for all ports within the Tanintharyi division; they may vary for other states and divisions.
Berthing Specifications
There is no fuel bunker service available, for fuel the vessels need to go to the jetty of MPPE, which is next to the Phyu Chaing wharf. Liquid cargo can be transferred ship-to-ship to barges, and from the barges to bowsers or tank trucks. Only the MPPE jetty has the capacity to offload fuel. Private companies provide fresh water, which is delivered by trucks in drums.
Type of Berth Quantity Length (m) Width (m) Maximum Draft (m)
Page 2 Jetty+ water barges 1: Yaw Gyi Wa 73 6 3.4 low / 6.4 high
Jetty+ water barges 2: Seik Nge 73 6 1.8 low / 4.9 high
Conventional Berth 3: Nauk Le (1) 6 + 6 6 1.8 low / 4.9 high
Conventional Berth 4: Nauk Le (2) 29 11 1.8 low / 4.9 high
Container Berth No
Silo Berth No
Berthing Tugs No
Water barges No
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type Berth Identification
Imports - Bagged Cargo Yaw Gyi Wa+ Seik Nge
Exports - Bagged Cargo Yaw Gyi Wa+ Seik Nge
Imports and Exports - RoRo n/a
Other Imports n/a
Port Handling Equipment
No port handling equipment available. Only manual labour.
Equipment Available
(Yes / No)
Dockside Crane No
Container Gantries No
Mobile Cranes No
Reachstacker No
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) No
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines No
Transtrainer No
Forklifts No
Container Facilities
There is no container handling facility available.
Customs Guidance
Customs office is available at the Yaw Gyi Wa port, operating at normal office hours, but can be available 24hrs for emergencies. Customs clearance process takes about 1 day. The Customs head office is in downtown Myeik next to the Myanma Port authority office.
1.3 Myanmar Customs Information
Terminal Information
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There is no multipurpose handling facility available.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There is no specific grain and bulk handling facility available, nor bagging facilities.
Main Storage Terminal
There are four warehouses controlled by MPA, close to Yaw Gyi Wa port. These warehouses are all rented out to private companies. Near Nauk Le no.1 there is one warehouse controlled by MPA, there are no warehouses near Seik Nge and Nauk Le no.2.
Storage Type Number of Storage Facilities Area (square meters)
Bagged Cargo n/a
Refrigerated Cargo Privately owned by fishery business
General Cargo 5 owned by MPA 5x 300 sqm
25mx12m each
Stevedoring
There is no specific stevedoring company available. Daily labourers must take care of loading and unloading. The Township Labour Exchange Office, under control of the ministry of labour, is able to provide daily labourers for the port. There is a capacity of about 60-70 labourers, organised by the Township Labour Exchange Office. The port authority can assist with sourcing daily workers.
Hinterland Information
Most cargo is moved to small ships (max 100 GRT) for onwards transport, by private boat owners. Landing vessels could carry more cargo, depending on the tide. There are no road transport companies, only private trucks (up to 20x 15MT trucks can be available). Inland Water Transport is not active in Myeik, but there are several private companies offering passenger services to many villages along the coast and on the Tanintharyi river, Yaw gyi Chaung river and northern river.
Port Security
Port security is managed by police staff, 3 staff day and night at Yaw Gyi Wa. The area is fenced and access is controlled through a gate. However, many people walk in and out uncontrolled, to access the private passenger vessels at the same jetty. The level of security is low.
Security
ISPS Compliant No
(Yes / No)
Current ISPS Level n/a Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional
Police Boats No
Fire Engines No
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