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Muara Port

November 24, 2023

The Muara Port (Malay: Pelabuhan Muara), also known as Muara Harbour,[2] is a seaport operated by the Muara Port Company (MPC) Sdn Bhd, under the supervision of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam.[3][4] The port also contributed to the Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).[4]

Muara Port
Muara Port in 2013
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Location
CountryBrunei
LocationMuara, Brunei-Muara
Coordinates5°01′27″N 115°04′14″E / 5.0242489°N 115.0704866°E / 5.0242489; 115.0704866
Details
Opened1973
Operated byMuara Port Company
Size24 ha (59 acres)[1]
Statistics
Annual container volume330,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU)
Website
www.muaraportcompany.com.bn

Geography edit

The port's strategic location allows access to the Oceania, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.[5] The port lies 28 km from the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan and it was considered to be the Gateway for Trade.[4][6] The Muara Naval Base lies north-east of the port,[7] and Muara Besar Island in the west.[8][9] The port also contains a free trade zone, which is known as the Muara Export Zone (MEZ).[10]

History edit

In 1973, the port was officially completed and it became the largest port in Brunei.[5] In 1982, the port underwent a B$26.5 million expansion project.[11] It can also be noted after 1997, the port might not have been in use due to the decline in cargo volume.[12] The Port Authority bought two quay cranes in 1996.[13]

In 2000, a joint venture was made with the Port of Singapore Authority (PSA),[14] and later on June 23, 2003, United States Navy warships USS Vincennes (CG-49) and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) were berthed at the port during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT).[15][16] Once again during CARAT 2005, USS Safeguard (T-ARS-50), USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) and USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60) were present at Muara Port.[17]

In 2011, there has been regional competition between Bintulu Port and Muara Port.[18] In 2013, three inland container depots have been upgraded,[19] and in 2014, the Belt and Road Initiative's Brunei-Guangxi Economic Corridor (BGEC) was signed between Brunei and China.[20] The Muara Port Company is a joint ventured company between Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd and Beibu Gulf Holding formed on February 15, 2017,[21] and later on July 18, 2018, the Muara Container Terminal was acquired by the company.[22] On March 26, 2019, Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose (F236) arrived at the port to conduct exercises,[23] and later from September 27 until 30, the People's Liberation Army Navy training ship Qi Jiguang was berthed at the port during a goodwill visit.[24]

The MPC signed an agreement with the Brunei government to build and acquire the largest fishing complex in Brunei on December 22, 2020, thus enhancing the Brunei–China relations.[25] On June 5, 2021, the pre-commencement ceremony of the Muara Port Expansion Project was attended by the Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong, Minister of Finance and Economy and Minister of Transport and InfoCommunications.[26][27] On January 30, 2021, the French Navy frigate Vendémiaire (F 734) made a three-day visit to Brunei,[28] and later on July 27, HMS Defender (D36) became the first Royal Navy ship to visit Brunei since 2019.[29]

Plans were made to expand the port by 2023, in which it will increase the quay length and capacity from 280,000 TEUs to 500,000.[30]

Facilities edit

There are several designated areas and facilities within the port:

  • A 72,500 m2 (780,000 sq ft) container yard[22]
  • 7,050 m2 (75,900 sq ft) of transit warehouses[22]
  • A 861 m (2,825 ft) long mooring quay[22]
  • A 5,000 m2 (54,000 sq ft) container freight station[22]
  • 32,011 m2 (344,560 sq ft) of warehouses[22]
  • 18,427 m2 (198,350 sq ft) of Muara inland container depot[22]
  • 22,280 m2 (239,800 sq ft) of Muara export zone[22]

References edit

  1. ^ Lloyd's Ports of the World. Lloyd's of London Press. 2000. p. 283. ISBN 978-1-85978-664-2.
  2. ^ Lloyd's List Ports of the World. Informa Publishing Group. 2010. p. 141.
  3. ^ "Home". Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  4. ^ a b c "BRUNEI-MUARA DISTRICT" (PDF). English News Division Information Department. Prime Minister's Office Brunei Darussalam. p. 17.
  5. ^ a b "Strategic Location of Muara Port". Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  6. ^ USA, IBP (2009-03-20). Brunei Tax Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Regulations. Lulu.com. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-4387-0642-9.
  7. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Borneo, Jawa, Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara Enroute. ProStar Publications. 2005. p. 337. ISBN 978-1-57785-654-2.
  8. ^ Silvestre, Geronimo (1992). The Coastal Resources of Brunei Darussalam: Status, Utilization and Management. WorldFish. p. 147. ISBN 978-971-8709-11-5.
  9. ^ Singh, Daljit; Than, Tin Maung Maung (2008). Southeast Asian Affairs 2008. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 97. ISBN 978-981-230-790-3.
  10. ^ State, United States Department of (2006). Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2005: Report Submitted to the Committee on International Relations, U.S. House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 666.
  11. ^ Brunei (1982). Brunei. behalf of the Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei. p. 92.
  12. ^ Brunei (2000). Eighth National Development Plan, 2001-2005. Government Print. Department. p. 131.
  13. ^ East ASEAN Growth Area: v. 6. Country profiles: Brunei Darussalam, Philippines (Mindanao and Palawan). Asian Development Bank. 1996. p. 24.
  14. ^ Singh, Daljit (2003-08-01). Southeast Asian Affairs 2000. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4517-10-2.
  15. ^ "Vincennes IV (CG-49)". public1.nhhcaws.local. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  16. ^ "USS HARPERS FERRY (LSD 49): 2003-2004 Conmand History" (PDF). Naval Historical Center. 15 May 2004.
  17. ^ "MaritimeQuest - USS Rodney M. Davis FFG-60 Page 4". www.maritimequest.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  18. ^ The Report: Sabah 2011. Oxford Business Group. 2011. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-907065-36-1.
  19. ^ The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2013. Oxford Business Group. 2013. p. 114. ISBN 978-1-907065-78-1.
  20. ^ Rana, Pradumna B.; Ji, Xianbai (2020-07-30). China's Belt and Road Initiative: Impacts on Asia and Policy Agenda. Springer Nature. p. 97. ISBN 978-981-15-5171-0.
  21. ^ "Establishment of Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC)". Establishment of Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h "About Us". Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  23. ^ "British warship conducts exercise with Brunei navy after policing illegal oil transfers to North Korea". The Scoop. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  24. ^ "Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Training Ship Qi Jiguang visits Brunei". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  25. ^ "Brunei-China joint venture to develop, operate largest local fishing complex - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  26. ^ "Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong Attended the pre-commencement of the Muara Port Expansion Project". www.fmprc.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  27. ^ "Muara Port Company growth engine for Brunei's economy". The Star. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  28. ^ gp (2021-01-30). "French Navy personnel on board the Vendemiaire » Borneo Bulletin Online". French Navy personnel on board the Vendemiaire. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  29. ^ "News - UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY'S HMS DEFENDER..." www.mindef.gov.bn. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  30. ^ "Muara Port expansion to double Brunei's cargo capacity". The Scoop. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Marinetraffic

November 24, 2023
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The Muara Port Malay Pelabuhan Muara also known as Muara Harbour 2 is a seaport operated by the Muara Port Company MPC Sdn Bhd under the supervision of the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam 3 4 The port also contributed to the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area BIMP EAGA 4 Muara PortMuara Port in 2013Click on the map for a fullscreen viewLocationCountryBruneiLocationMuara Brunei MuaraCoordinates5 01 27 N 115 04 14 E 5 0242489 N 115 0704866 E 5 0242489 115 0704866DetailsOpened1973Operated byMuara Port CompanySize24 ha 59 acres 1 StatisticsAnnual container volume330 000 twenty foot equivalent units TEU Websitewww wbr muaraportcompany wbr com wbr bn Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Facilities 4 References 5 External linksGeography editThe port s strategic location allows access to the Oceania Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean 5 The port lies 28 km from the capital of Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan and it was considered to be the Gateway for Trade 4 6 The Muara Naval Base lies north east of the port 7 and Muara Besar Island in the west 8 9 The port also contains a free trade zone which is known as the Muara Export Zone MEZ 10 History editIn 1973 the port was officially completed and it became the largest port in Brunei 5 In 1982 the port underwent a B 26 5 million expansion project 11 It can also be noted after 1997 the port might not have been in use due to the decline in cargo volume 12 The Port Authority bought two quay cranes in 1996 13 In 2000 a joint venture was made with the Port of Singapore Authority PSA 14 and later on June 23 2003 United States Navy warships USS Vincennes CG 49 and USS Harpers Ferry LSD 49 were berthed at the port during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training CARAT 15 16 Once again during CARAT 2005 USS Safeguard T ARS 50 USS Rodney M Davis FFG 60 and USS Paul Hamilton DDG 60 were present at Muara Port 17 In 2011 there has been regional competition between Bintulu Port and Muara Port 18 In 2013 three inland container depots have been upgraded 19 and in 2014 the Belt and Road Initiative s Brunei Guangxi Economic Corridor BGEC was signed between Brunei and China 20 The Muara Port Company is a joint ventured company between Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd and Beibu Gulf Holding formed on February 15 2017 21 and later on July 18 2018 the Muara Container Terminal was acquired by the company 22 On March 26 2019 Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose F236 arrived at the port to conduct exercises 23 and later from September 27 until 30 the People s Liberation Army Navy training ship Qi Jiguang was berthed at the port during a goodwill visit 24 The MPC signed an agreement with the Brunei government to build and acquire the largest fishing complex in Brunei on December 22 2020 thus enhancing the Brunei China relations 25 On June 5 2021 the pre commencement ceremony of the Muara Port Expansion Project was attended by the Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong Minister of Finance and Economy and Minister of Transport and InfoCommunications 26 27 On January 30 2021 the French Navy frigate Vendemiaire F 734 made a three day visit to Brunei 28 and later on July 27 HMS Defender D36 became the first Royal Navy ship to visit Brunei since 2019 29 Plans were made to expand the port by 2023 in which it will increase the quay length and capacity from 280 000 TEUs to 500 000 30 Facilities editThere are several designated areas and facilities within the port A 72 500 m2 780 000 sq ft container yard 22 7 050 m2 75 900 sq ft of transit warehouses 22 A 861 m 2 825 ft long mooring quay 22 A 5 000 m2 54 000 sq ft container freight station 22 32 011 m2 344 560 sq ft of warehouses 22 18 427 m2 198 350 sq ft of Muara inland container depot 22 22 280 m2 239 800 sq ft of Muara export zone 22 References edit Lloyd s Ports of the World Lloyd s of London Press 2000 p 283 ISBN 978 1 85978 664 2 Lloyd s List Ports of the World Informa Publishing Group 2010 p 141 Home Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd Retrieved 2022 05 19 a b c BRUNEI MUARA DISTRICT PDF English News Division Information Department Prime Minister s Office Brunei Darussalam p 17 a b Strategic Location of Muara Port Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd Retrieved 2022 05 19 USA IBP 2009 03 20 Brunei Tax Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Regulations Lulu com p 222 ISBN 978 1 4387 0642 9 Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara Enroute ProStar Publications 2005 p 337 ISBN 978 1 57785 654 2 Silvestre Geronimo 1992 The Coastal Resources of Brunei Darussalam Status Utilization and Management WorldFish p 147 ISBN 978 971 8709 11 5 Singh Daljit Than Tin Maung Maung 2008 Southeast Asian Affairs 2008 Institute of Southeast Asian Studies p 97 ISBN 978 981 230 790 3 State United States Department of 2006 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2005 Report Submitted to the Committee on International Relations U S House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations U S Senate U S Government Printing Office p 666 Brunei 1982 Brunei behalf of the Information Section Department of State Secretariat Brunei p 92 Brunei 2000 Eighth National Development Plan 2001 2005 Government Print Department p 131 East ASEAN Growth Area v 6 Country profiles Brunei Darussalam Philippines Mindanao and Palawan Asian Development Bank 1996 p 24 Singh Daljit 2003 08 01 Southeast Asian Affairs 2000 Flipside Digital Content Company Inc ISBN 978 981 4517 10 2 Vincennes IV CG 49 public1 nhhcaws local Retrieved 2022 05 19 USS HARPERS FERRY LSD 49 2003 2004 Conmand History PDF Naval Historical Center 15 May 2004 MaritimeQuest USS Rodney M Davis FFG 60 Page 4 www maritimequest com Retrieved 2022 05 19 The Report Sabah 2011 Oxford Business Group 2011 p 136 ISBN 978 1 907065 36 1 The Report Brunei Darussalam 2013 Oxford Business Group 2013 p 114 ISBN 978 1 907065 78 1 Rana Pradumna B Ji Xianbai 2020 07 30 China s Belt and Road Initiative Impacts on Asia and Policy Agenda Springer Nature p 97 ISBN 978 981 15 5171 0 Establishment of Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd MPC Establishment of Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd MPC Retrieved 2022 05 19 a b c d e f g h About Us Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd Retrieved 2022 05 19 British warship conducts exercise with Brunei navy after policing illegal oil transfers to North Korea The Scoop 2019 03 26 Retrieved 2022 05 19 Chinese People s Liberation Army Navy Training Ship Qi Jiguang visits Brunei www fmprc gov cn Retrieved 2022 05 19 Brunei China joint venture to develop operate largest local fishing complex Xinhua English news cn www xinhuanet com Retrieved 2022 05 19 Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong Attended the pre commencement of the Muara Port Expansion Project www fmprc gov cn Retrieved 2022 05 19 Muara Port Company growth engine for Brunei s economy The Star Retrieved 2022 05 19 gp 2021 01 30 French Navy personnel on board the Vendemiaire Borneo Bulletin Online French Navy personnel on board the Vendemiaire Retrieved 2022 05 19 News UNITED KINGDOM ROYAL NAVY S HMS DEFENDER www mindef gov bn Retrieved 2022 05 19 Muara Port expansion to double Brunei s cargo capacity The Scoop 2021 07 05 Retrieved 2022 05 19 External links editOfficial website Marinetraffic Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Muara Port amp oldid 1136572642, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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