By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, April 24: Minister of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin and officers from his ministry have paid a working visit to the almost-completed Sarawak Petchem’s methanol plant in Bintulu, as well as the associated loading jetty.
According to a MOTS press release, the visit aims to discuss and understand any shortfalls or assistance required, especially regarding mandatory maritime requirements such as aids to navigation (ATONS), hydrographic surveying and marine charting, International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPC) code, and Notices to Mariners, among others.
During the visit, the Minister and his delegation were briefed on the project’s progress and future plans, with a focus on the three-kilometre-long jetty extending into the sea.
“The jetty, equipped with two loading berths capable of handling vessels of up to twenty DWT (Deadweight tonnage) each, is nearing 98 per cent completion,” stated the press release.
The entourage also visited the proposed site for the new Lighthouse of Tanjung Likau, intended to replace the existing lighthouse complex at Tanjung Kidurong, which is no longer deemed safe.
As per the press release, the new lighthouse at Tanjung Likau will be situated approximately 23 metres above sea level, with a tower height of 22 metres.
It also stated that once completed, the lighthouse would serve all three ports: Bintulu Port, Sarawak Petchem Bintulu Loading Jetty, and Samalaju Port.
Also present were the director of Malaysia Marine Department Sarawak Region Mohd Marzuki Brahim and officers from Sarawak Buoys and Light Board. — DayakDaily
