BNSER Port Code Lookup
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Seria Port is the seaport of Seria, in the city of Seriain Brunei. Overseas routes include Southeast Asia, Port code is BNSER.
Port Overview
Seria Port, UN/LOCODE BNSER, is an offshore oil-loading terminal at Seria on the southern coast of Brunei. It is not a conventional container, general-cargo or inland distribution port; the facility is used specifically for crude oil and condensate loading and is operated by Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd (BSP). The supplied port record describes an open-sea berth arrangement approximately 5.4 nautical miles offshore, with two operational single-buoy moorings located about 6 nautical miles from shore. Our service team therefore treats BNSER as a project, energy and tanker-call location requiring terminal acceptance rather than as a routine container-port destination. Vessel suitability, weather, tide, cargo nomination and marine instructions must be confirmed directly before any booking or delivery plan is finalized.
| Port code / location | BNSER / Seria, Brunei |
|---|---|
| Coordinates in supplied record | 4.7170000, 114.3170000 |
| Port type | Offshore open-sea oil-loading terminal |
| Operator stated in record | Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd (BSP) |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Single-buoy moorings: Two operational SBMs are identified in the supplied record. Berthing, mooring and cargo-transfer procedures are subject to terminal approval.
- Marine loading: The terminal is intended for crude oil and condensate loading from an offshore position; cargo hoses, transfer rates and connection requirements must be obtained from the operator or appointed agent.
- Vessel services: Our team can coordinate nomination documents, vessel particulars, pre-arrival information and local agency communication, subject to the terminal’s acceptance procedures.
- Container and breakbulk handling: The supplied data records zero FCL, LCL and automotive listings. We do not present BNSER as a container yard, general-cargo terminal, warehouse or rail-connected facility.
- Shore-side logistics: Any equipment, spares, provisions or project cargo moving through Seria should be arranged as a separately approved marine-support or supply movement, not assumed to be handled through the SBM cargo stream.
Routes & Transit Times
- BNSER is primarily relevant to energy cargo movements involving Brunei’s oil-loading operations. The final ocean routing depends on the nominated tanker, cargo program, destination refinery or trading counterpart, and terminal approval.
- For non-liquid project cargo, our service team normally evaluates feeder, multipurpose, barge, offshore-supply or nearby conventional-port alternatives rather than assuming a direct BNSER call.
- No fixed sailing frequency, direct-service coverage or transit time is stated here. Actual timing is affected by vessel nomination, berth or SBM availability, weather, tide, pilotage or marine clearance, cargo documentation and destination acceptance.
- Port-call planning should include contingency time for offshore operations and avoid connecting inland delivery commitments to an unconfirmed loading window.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Seria and the surrounding Brunei oil-producing area, with the terminal serving an offshore loading function rather than broad consumer-goods distribution.
- Core cargo: Crude oil and condensate are the cargoes expressly identified in the supplied port description.
- Related movements: Oilfield equipment, maintenance spares, marine stores and project materials may require separate approval and a different handling route; cargo acceptance must be checked case by case.
- Container cargo: Routine import or export containers should be routed through a confirmed container-capable alternative selected according to the actual Brunei delivery point and carrier network.
Operations & Compliance
- Terminal nomination: Confirm cargo nomination, vessel particulars, loading window, manifold or hose requirements, mooring instructions and pre-arrival documents with BSP or its appointed agent before fixing the vessel.
- Dangerous goods: Crude oil and condensate are regulated dangerous goods and may also be subject to marine pollution controls. The correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, SDS and shipper’s declaration must be checked against the actual cargo.
- Vessel limitations: Screen length, draught, deadweight, freeboard and manifold compatibility against the terminal’s current limits. The reported 9.6 m draught figure is a maximum in the supplied record, not a guaranteed operating draft.
- Customs and shore deliveries: For stores, spares or equipment, commercial invoices, packing lists, permits, origin documents and import or temporary-admission instructions should be submitted early. Offshore delivery, crew transfer and customs attendance require separate local confirmation.
Shipping Tips
- Send the complete vessel and cargo profile to our service team before booking: IMO number, LOA, beam, summer draught, DWT, cargo quantity, SDS, loading arm or manifold details and intended voyage.
- Build the quotation around a confirmed terminal window rather than a generic port-to-port schedule. Include marine agency, pilotage, mooring, survey, sampling and standby cost items only after local confirmation.
- Use approved tanker procedures and compatible cargo-transfer equipment. Verify inert-gas, tank-cleanliness, vapour-control and ship/shore safety requirements with the terminal and vessel operator.
- For containers, general cargo or urgent oilfield supplies, ask our team to compare suitable conventional-port, feeder, barge or offshore-supply options before cargo is dispatched to Seria.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can BNSER handle ordinary FCL or LCL shipments?
- The supplied record identifies BNSER as a crude-oil and condensate SBM terminal and lists no FCL or LCL activity. Our team will normally recommend a confirmed container-capable alternative for ordinary container cargo.
- Is BNSER a conventional berth close to shore?
- No. The record describes an open-sea berth approximately 5.4 nautical miles offshore, with two operational SBMs about 6 nautical miles from shore.
- What vessel limits should be checked first?
- Check LOA, draught and DWT against the terminal’s current acceptance. The supplied record reports 290 m maximum recorded length, 9.6 m maximum draught and 85,466 t maximum deadweight; these figures do not replace current approval.
- Can the stated maximum draught always be used?
- No. The record states that draughts may be increased at BSP’s discretion when tide and weather are suitable. Final loading draught must be confirmed for the specific call.
- How early should dangerous-goods documents be submitted?
- As early as possible, before nomination or booking. Our service team should receive the cargo specification, SDS, DG declaration and vessel details early enough for terminal, marine and regulatory review.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, offshore distances, SBM count, stated operator, annual vessel-call indication and vessel parameters in this module are taken from the supplied BNSER port record. They should be revalidated with the terminal or appointed local agent before a live vessel nomination.
For operator-side confirmation, our service team may coordinate with Brunei Shell Petroleum through its official domain: bsp.com.bn. The domain is provided for source verification only; current terminal rules, acceptance limits, schedules, tariffs and marine instructions remain subject to direct confirmation.
No unsupported container capacity, berth schedule, sailing frequency, transit time, tariff, customs opening hour or terminal service has been presented as a fixed fact.