Don Maritime STS Hub · Marine Department-approved
The Don Maritime STS Hub is an approved ship-to-ship transfer hub within Port Dickson port limits on the Straits of Malacca, at 02° 30.30′ N, 101° 44.65′ E. Crude oil, MGO, MDO, MFO, LNG and LPG are transferred day and night, with our own pilots, tugs, fenders, hoses and mooring masters, backed by over 20 years of marine operations in Port Dickson.
The STS Hub
Marine Department-approved STS HubWithin Port Dickson port limits, with the full spread supplied and operated by our own teams, day and night.
Approved Cargoes
Location
Equipment & Resources
Teams trained and certified to meet regulatory and client requirements.
| Type | Size (D × L) | Approx. Weight | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3.3 m × 6.5 m | 7.2 t | 6 |
| Secondary | 1.5 m × 3.0 m | 1.0 t | 2 |
Weights include net and aircraft tyres. Other fender sizes on request with advance notice.
| Size | Inside Diameter | Working Pressure | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10″ | 250 mm | 10–20 bar | 11.8 m | 8 |
Ship's manifold to be made ready for 10″ connection. Hoses comply with current STS guidelines and are fit for purpose.
| Tug | Type | Power | Bollard Pull | Fire-Fighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taz 151 | ASD Harbour Tug | 3,400 bhp | — | — |
| Kejora 7 | Pusher Harbour Tug | 2 × 1,600 bhp | 45 t | ABS FiFi |
| Kejora 5 | Pusher Harbour Tug | 2 × 1,600 bhp | 45 t | ABS FiFi (Half) |
Kejora 5 and Kejora 7: built 1999 by Keppel Singmarine, 26.33 m overall, 12 knots, azimuth propulsion, 100 t towing winches fore and aft, two 600 m³/h fire monitors. Minimum two tugs per operation.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Response Base | PIMMAG Port Dickson Base |
| Capability | 10,709 m³ (67,330 bbl) |
| Response | Offshore containment and recovery, dispersant spraying, shoreline clean-up assessment, decontamination and waste management |
| Category | Equipment and Quantity |
|---|---|
| Containment | Coastal boom 2,100 m · Ocean boom (Vikoma) 500 m · Hi-Sprint boom 500 m · Beach Guardian boom 470 m · Fence boom 470 m · Baltic boom with GT 185 skimmer 300 m · Kepner Seacurtain boom 300 m · Solid boom 130 m · Parit boom 18 m |
| Recovery | Delta Head suction skimmers 13 · Nettow 4 · Beach Power Vacuum (Vikoma) skimmers 3 · Duplex ORD C24 disc skimmers 2 · GT 185 weir skimmers 2 · Ro-vac skimmers 2 · X150 integrated boom skimmer, T-12, Triplex, DBD 5, KBD 815, Foilex TDS 200 and Ro-mop skimmers, NOTIL trawler: 1 each |
| Dispersant Sprayers | PIMMAG PDS L70 9 · Boat spray 4 · Low-pressure beach sprayer 2 · AFEDO sprayer 1 |
| Dispersant | Slickgone NS 159 drums · Corexit 7664 80 drums · Corexit 9527 16 drums |
| Storage | PP disposal bags 3,060 · Jumbo disposal bags 590 · HDPE drums 101 · IBC tanks 5 · Fast tanks 4 · Storage tanks 3 · Floating bags 3 · Towable oil bladders 2 · Decontamination tank 1 |
| Absorbents | Absorbent pads 69 bales · Absorbent boom 38 bales |
| Support | Disposable coveralls 318 · Anchors 33 · Buoys 15 · Wader suits 8 · Water pumps 7 · Air blowers 7 · Crane trucks 3 · High-pressure washers 3 · Portable generators 2 · Transfer pumps 2 · Forklifts 2 · Beach vehicle, crawler transporter and 4WD: 1 each |
| OSR Equipment | PD |
|---|---|
| A. Containment Equipment | |
| Ocean Boom, Vikoma (m) @ 250 m/sect | 500 |
| Baltic Boom c/w GT 185 Skimmer (m) @ 50 m/sect; 300 m/set | 300 |
| Hi-Sprint Boom (m) @ 50 m/sect; 250 m/set, 400 m/set | 500 |
| Coastal Boom (m), total all sizes | 2,100 |
| Coastal Boom (m) @ 100 m/sect | 1,500 |
| Coastal Boom (m) @ 50 m/sect | 300 |
| Coastal Boom (m) @ 25 m/sect | 100 |
| Coastal Boom (m) @ 20 m/sect | 200 |
| Beach Guardian Boom (m), total all sizes | 470 |
| Beach Guardian Boom (m) @ 20 m/sect | 460 |
| Beach Guardian Boom (m) @ 10 m/sect | 10 |
| Fence Boom (m), total all sizes | 470 |
| Fence Boom (m) @ 20 m/sect | 420 |
| Fence Boom (m) @ 10 m/sect | 50 |
| Parit Boom (m), total all sizes | 18 |
| Parit Boom (m) @ 71 cm × 10 m/set | 10 |
| Parit Boom (m) @ 71 cm × 8 m/set | 8 |
| Kepner Boom Seacurtain (m) @ 300 m/set | 300 |
| Solid Boom (m), total | 130 |
| Solid Boom (m) @ 25 m/sect | 100 |
| Solid Boom (m) @ 15 m/sect | 30 |
| B. Recovery Equipment | |
| X150 Integrated Boom Skimmer | 1 |
| T-12 Skimmer, disc (set) @ 12 m³/h | 1 |
| Duplex ORD C24 Skimmer, disc (set) @ 24 m³/h | 2 |
| Triplex Skimmer, disc (set) @ 30 m³/h | 1 |
| DBD 5 Skimmer, disc/brush (set) @ 6 m³/h | 1 |
| KBD 815 Skimmer, disc/brush (set) @ 15 m³/h | 1 |
| Foilex TDS 200 Skimmer, weir (set) @ 70 m³/h | 1 |
| GT 185 Skimmer, weir (set) @ 45 m³/h | 2 |
| Delta Head Suction Skimmer (set) @ 31 m³/h | 13 |
| Beach Power Vacuum Vikoma Skimmer (set) @ 12 m³/h | 3 |
| Ro-vac Skimmer (set) @ 12 m³/h | 2 |
| Ro-mop Skimmer (set) @ 30 m³/h | 1 |
| NOTIL Trawler (set) @ 10 m³/h | 1 |
| Nettow (set) | 4 |
| C. Dispersant Sprayer | |
| Boat Spray (set) | 4 |
| AFEDO Sprayer (set) | 1 |
| Low Pressure Beach Sprayer (set) | 2 |
| PIMMAG Dispersant Sprayer, PDS L70 (set) | 9 |
| D. Storage Equipment | |
| Storage Tank (unit) | 3 |
| Fast Tank (unit) @ 8 tons / 8 m³ | 4 |
| Floating Bag (unit) @ 8 tons / 8 m³ | 3 |
| Towable Oil Bladder (unit) @ 8 tons / 8 m³ | 2 |
| IBC Tank (unit) @ 1 ton / 1 m³ | 5 |
| PP Disposal Bag (pcs) | 3,060 |
| PP Disposal Bag, jumbo size c/w double liner (pcs) | 590 |
| HDPE Drum (unit) @ 209 litres / 0.209 m³ | 101 |
| Decontamination Tank (unit) | 1 |
| E. Dispersant | |
| Corexit 9527 (drum) | 16 |
| Corexit 7664 (drum) | 80 |
| Slickgone NS (drum) | 159 |
| F. Absorbent | |
| Absorbent Boom (bale), 4 pcs/bale, L 10 ft, Dia 8 in | 38 |
| Absorbent Pad (bale), 100 pcs/bale, 1 ft × 1.5 ft | 69 |
| G. Support Equipment | |
| Beach Vehicle (unit) | 1 |
| Water Pump (unit) | 7 |
| Air Blower (unit) | 7 |
| Portable Generator (unit) | 2 |
| High Pressure Washer, petrol engine (unit) | 1 |
| High Pressure Washer, diesel engine (unit) | 2 |
| Transfer Pump (unit) @ 45 ton/h / 45 m³/h | 2 |
| Anchor (unit) @ 35 kg | 33 |
| Buoy, A2, A3, A4, A5, B2 (unit) | 15 |
| Crawler Transporter, payload 500 kg (unit) | 1 |
| Wader Suits (pcs) | 8 |
| Disposable Coverall (pcs) | 318 |
| Forklift, 5 tons (unit) | 2 |
| Crane Truck (unit) @ 5 tons | 3 |
| 4WD Nissan Navara (unit) | 1 |
Good to Know
Approved by Marine Department Malaysia for ship-to-ship cargo transfer · ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified by NIOSH CertificationView Certificates
How It Works
Every operation runs under a Joint Plan of Operation agreed with both vessels, in line with the OCIMF ship-to-ship transfer guide.
Operations
| Vessel Size | Mooring | Unmooring |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 6,000 GRT | 1 tug | 1 tug |
| Up to Aframax | 2 tugs | 1 tug, 2nd on request |
| Up to Suezmax | 3 tugs | 2 tugs |
| Up to VLCC | 4 to 5 tugs | 3 tugs |
More tugs are allocated when vessel size or weather requires. A standby support craft attends throughout each transfer.
FAQ
Yes. The Don Maritime STS Hub, run by Don Maritime Sdn Bhd, is a Marine Department Malaysia-approved ship-to-ship transfer hub within Port Dickson port limits, approved under section 491B of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952.
At 02° 30.30′ N, 101° 44.65′ E (2.505000, 101.744167), in the Straits of Malacca about 3 nautical miles from our Port Dickson marine base. The water depth is about 28 to 30 metres.
Crude oil, marine gas oil (MGO), marine diesel oil (MDO), marine fuel oil (MFO), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Yes. Berthing and unberthing can take place day or night when traffic, weather and local restrictions allow, unless the client asks for daytime berthing only.
The full spread: Yokohama pneumatic fenders (6 primary, 2 secondary), Yokohama 10-inch cargo hoses (8 lengths), at least two assist tugs and a service boat, an experienced mooring master (POAC), and oil spill response support from PIMMAG Port Dickson.
It depends on vessel size: from 1 tug for coastal tankers up to 4 to 5 tugs for mooring a VLCC. A minimum of two assist tugs supports every STS operation.
No berthing or unberthing is attempted when the wind exceeds 20 knots, the swell exceeds 1.5 metres or visibility is under 1 nautical mile, unless needed to avoid danger.
Send the ETA when the vessel leaves its last port and reconfirm at 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival. Inbound pilots are booked 72 hours ahead.
Email general@donmaritime.com or call +606-647 3000 with the vessel names, cargo, quantity and ETA. On arrival, call Don Maritime Marine Base on VHF channel 9.
Share the vessels, cargo, quantity and ETA to receive an operations plan and quotation.
general@donmaritime.com · +606-647 3000 · VHF Ch 09 · Maritime Biz Hub, D'Wharf, Port Dickson
