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UNLOCODEMY TAT
CountryMalaysia
Water BodySouth China Sea; North Pacific Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeOpen Roadstead
Channel Depth23.2 m
Lat5.5167
Lng105.0167
Classificationenergy_202606
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About This Seaport
Roughly 200 kilometres off Terengganu in the South China Sea, Tapis Marine Terminal A is not a quayside port but an offshore loading point where tankers lift light, sweet Tapis crude (around 45.8° API, 0.03% sulphur) via buoy moorings. Since 2024 the Tapis field — Malaysia's largest offshore oil field — and its terminal have been operated by national oil company PETRONAS, which took over ExxonMobil's Malaysian upstream assets; the crude still serves as a price marker across Asia and Australia. The terminal has no container, breakbulk or RoRo handling, no customs processing for trade goods and no hinterland road or rail, since transfer is platform-to-tanker only. For forwarders the site is effectively irrelevant to general cargo. Real cargo on Peninsular Malaysia's east coast moves through Kemaman or Kuantan, while containers route via Port Klang or Tanjung Pelepas. Its "Large" rating reflects the size of tankers served, not any commercial freight role.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tapis Marine Terminal A?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Tapis Marine Terminal A is MY TAT. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Tapis Marine Terminal A located?▼
The port of Tapis Marine Terminal A is located in Malaysia (South China Sea; North Pacific Ocean).
What is the size of the port Tapis Marine Terminal A?▼
Tapis Marine Terminal A is a Large harbor of type Open Roadstead.
What is the channel depth of Tapis Marine Terminal A?▼
The channel depth of Tapis Marine Terminal A is 23.2 meters.
Location & Weather
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5.51667, 105.01667
Channel depth: 23.2 m
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