Communication System
The Muara Signal Station is manned 24 hours, and can be conntacted on VHF Marine
Channel 16, at any time.
All vessels on arrival at the anchorage point wil contact the Signal Station for
berthing instructions. Once a berth is allocated, the Vessel could proceed into the
Port with the Pilot.
To provide for convenient, fast and an efficient service for the Vessel clearance,
all Port Operation Sections including the Shipping Agents, are carrying hand-held
VHF marine radios.
Additionally the Berthing Unit of the Port, could be easily contacted on SSB radio,
and Direct telefax for prior information on berthing schedules. For the convenience
of all vessels, facilities have also been provided for the Shipping Agents to have
their own offices in the Ports Department administration complex situated just outside
the Port.