Kuala Belait : Profile

Clearance

The river entrance is well buoyed but take care at low water and watch for the car ferry at the entrance. Prior to entry off the breakwaters at Kuala Belait call "BSP3" on Ch 15 and request entry. Once anchored or moored you can take the dinghy to the Kuala Belait Boat Club and walk into town. First you must visit the Marine Department (at the end of the street into the city, near the city market), open 7 days a week (0745-1215, 1330-1630). Second, the Port Department (just before the Marine Department), open Mon-Thurs 0800-1130, 1330-1530, Fri and Sunday 0800-1100, Saturday 0800-1000, 1330-1530. Next, Customs (next building away from the sea, end of alleyway on the left side of the building facing the river, you passed it just before the Port Department), open 7 days a week 0600-2200. Finally, Immigration (ask Custom to call them - tel 8773585- and they will come and clear you there).

When checking in at Marine Department ask for your departure paperwork to fill out ahead of time. When checking out with Customs and Immigration you will need to return to the Marine Department and the Port Department to deliver copies of your clearance papers. Also, Customs will want a Cargo Manifest which can just say "nil".

Yacht Clubs

Facilities and meals are available at the Yacht Club and a fee may be required for use of the dinghy dock and facilities. Fuel and water can be arranged at the Yacht Club.

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