SHIPPING, MARINE AND TOTAL LOGISTICS

We offer an extensive array of shipping, marine and total logistics services to facilitate seamless inclusive ship-to-ship transfers (STS) and LAYUP. Our comprehensive solutions include tugboat, towing services, launch boat, and expert personnel guidance (Straits Pilot, Pilotage, POAC, Mooring Master), along with essential equipment such as fenders and hoses, ensuring the success of every operation. Strategically situated at Port Klang & Malacca anchorage area, our STS and LAYUP locations provide convenient access across the region.

Our services include the following:

• Ship-to-ship (STS) and LAYUP anchorage area
• Shipping Agency & Total Logistics Solution
• Straits Pilot, POAC, Boat Services and Yard Operations
• De-slopping, De-mucking & Sludge Disposal
• Underwater Diving and Inspection Services
• Tug / Barge Inspection and Repairs
• Hydro-blasting & Spider Jetting for Marine Activities
• NVOCC – chartering vessels for customers
• Collaboration with underwriter SPICA for Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia for P&I Club matters related to survey claims, vessel collision, rescue, salvage and distress

Boat Services and Yard Operations

• We support launch boat and cargo services for crew sign-off and sign-in and ship handling for light cargo and heavy cargo with the usage of shore crane to lift on and off at jetty and yard.
• We provide 24/7 support services.

DE-SLOPPING & SLUDGE DISPOSAL

• We provide de-slopping and de-sludging for ships and tankers in line with Local Department of Environment (DOE) requirement.

Underwater Diving and Inspection Services

• We provide Underwater Diving, Inspection and Repair Job. Our divers are well experienced and certified.
• We inspect and repair damages to ship’s hull / SPM and Buoy condition survey etc.

Tug & Barge Services

• We provide a dynamic and well-diversified network of tugboats and barges.
• We handle both fixed and spot basis projects.

Hydro-blasting & Spider Jetting for Marine Activities

• We provide both options, remote controlled & manual operated oriented cleaning of various surfaces materials. The pressure ranges vary and distinguished into four main categories, which adjustable up to 36,000 psi depending on clients’ requirement while spider jet machines produce ultra-high pressure water jet by vacuum-sucked out both water and material waste.
• This method is highly recommended for ship repainting works, marina refurbishment works, food handling and processing equipment, road marking removal, airport runaway tyre mark removal works.

STS Equipment Rental – Hoses & Fenders

As part of our integrated shipping solutions, Target Blue Sea Sdn Bhd offers rental of high-quality Ship-to-Ship (STS) equipment, specifically STS hoses and pneumatic fenders, to support safe and efficient cargo transfer operations.

We maintain and supply a full range of STS equipment that meets international safety standards and industry certifications, ensuring operational reliability for crude oil, petroleum products, and chemical transfers. Our rental services are available on a short-term or long-term basis, tailored to meet your project needs.

Our Equipment Includes:

• STS Transfer Hoses – OCIMF-compliant hoses in various sizes and specifications (floating/submarine, vapor recovery, etc.)
• Pneumatic Yokohama-type Fenders – High-pressure fenders designed to absorb energy during vessel-to-vessel or vessel-to-berth operations

Key Features:

• Pre-operation inspection and certification
• Optional mobilization, demobilization & deployment support
• Available for offshore and in-port STS operations
• Rapid response at major Malaysian ports: Port Klang, Tanjung Bruas, PTP & others

Proposed for Ship-to-Ship (STS) Operations within Port Klang Port Limit

• The coordinates granted are within the gazetted Ship to Ship (STS) Area. Our MRA study is within 5nm radius of operation location and Ports within the Port Klang Limit area.
• The location of STS activity is free from underwater hazards, such as wrecks and underwater cables.
• The coordinates are located approximately 7.45nm (13.80km) from Morib Beach perpendicularly. The charted depth of both coordinates is between 34 and 39 meters. TBS has conducted the hydrography study including the bathymetry survey and will be attached together with this full Marine Risk Assessment (MRA) report submitted to the Marine Department of Malaysia.

Type of Cargo for STS Operations

Type of Cargo	Description
Crude Oil	Refined into gasoline, kerosene, asphalt, etc. Viscosity and color vary; contains 84% carbon, 14% hydrogen, 1–3% sulphur.
Fuel Oil	Heavy oil from petroleum distillation; used in furnaces, boilers, and marine engines.
Marine Gas Oil	Distillate fuel oil, similar to fuel oil but lighter.
Marine Diesel Oil	Blend of gasoil and heavy fuel oil, widely used in maritime vessels.

Recommended Routes to and from PBG

Approaching vessels will be divided into 2 categories. Vessel approaching from the North and South of the TSS. Upon exiting the TSS, it will head toward the recommended pilot station for the STS Operation. Below are the recommended routes.

Traffic Density

Port Klang was the 11th busiest container port (2012) in the world. It was also the 12th busiest port by volume (million TEU) in 2018. The Port Klang Authority administers three ports in the Port Klang area namely Northpoint, Southpoint and Westport. The annual traffic for the last 15 years is at an average of 16,288 vessels. The highest was recorded in 2011 with a total of 18,117 vessels and the lowest was in the year 2019 with a total of 14,234 vessels.