Vision
To be the most respected, trusted and reliable marine service provider, with safety, quality and security cultures fully embedded in the organisation.
Over 20 years of marine services experience
Pilotage, towage, ship-to-ship transfer and marine advisory for the oil, gas and shipping sectors, run by people who know these waters.
- Years of Marine Operations
- 20+
- Core Services
- 3
- Ports Covered
- 15
Company Profile
About Don Maritime
Don Maritime Sdn Bhd (315662-W) has provided marine services in Port Dickson since 2006. The group of companies is wholly Bumiputera-owned and draws its workforce from the Port Dickson community.
Led by Tun Muhammad Hilmi bin Dato’ Tun Hairudin, Managing Director
Mission
To be the preferred provider of high-quality, innovative, cost-effective and value-added business solutions for shipping services, port operation services, forwarding and marine logistics, offering mutual benefits for our clients and the communities we are active in.
Core Values
- 01Integrity
Act with ethics, honesty and uprightness.
- 02Professionalism
Committed, innovative and proactive.
- 03Customer Focus
Forge value-added partnerships.
- 04Commitment to HSE
Zero accident, zero loss.
- 05Commercial Awareness
Know the business and what it takes to succeed.
- 06Global Mindset
Think globally.
Company History
Our sea time
- 1999Founded
Don Maritime Sdn Bhd is incorporated on 13 September 1999.
- 2006Marine Services Begin
First marine services contract in Port Dickson, with Shell Refining Company: two boats and a 30-strong workforce. 11 acres of coastal land acquired for the business.
- 2007Five-year Contract
Five-year marine services contract with Shell Refining Company.
- 2011First Tug
Five-year marine services contract with Esso Malaysia. First tug and two aluminium mooring boats acquired; workforce of 60.
- 2016Singapore
Marine maintenance and engineering project at Pulau Bukom, Singapore.
- 2017Engineering and Heavy Lifting
Marine engineering and heavy-lifting projects for Hengyuan Refining Company, Petron Refinery and Petronas Penapisan Melaka.
- 2018Fleet Grows
Five-year marine services contract with Jimah Energy Ventures. A mooring boat, a pilot boat and a tug-and-barge set added; workforce passes 100.
- 2019First LPG STS Operation
First LPG ship-to-ship transfer in Port Dickson. More than 20 STS operations since, with zero incidents.
- 2020 – TodayThree Terminals
Operating three terminals in Port Dickson, a shipyard and storage yard, and 11 owned support vessels.
Our Group
Three companies, one network.
Together we cover the vessel call, the port and the cargo, from one base in Port Dickson.
Services
Day or night, we’re alongside
From the pilot boarding to the last line let go, our own pilots, tugs and crews handle every step.
01
Marine Services
Pilotage, towage and marine terminal operations, with our own pilots, tugs and mooring crews.
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02
Ship-to-Ship Transfer
An approved STS hub within Port Dickson port limits, with six approved cargo grades and the full spread on site.
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03
Marine Advisory
Straits pilots and mooring masters for the full passage of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.
View DetailsService Detail
01
Marine Services
Getting vessels in, alongside and out safely, with our own pilots, tugs and terminal crews.
- PilotageHarbour pilotage at Port Dickson, plus Straits pilots for the full passage of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, eastbound and westbound (see Marine Advisory).
- TowageBerthing, unberthing, escort and standby, plus coastal and ocean tows of barges, rigs and dead ships.
- Marine Terminal OperationsMooring and unmooring, line handling, mooring boat support and standby boats on station throughout terminal and SBM operations.
Tugs and Craft on Call
- ASD Harbour TugBerthing, unberthing and escort
- Towing TugCoastal and ocean tows
- Anchor TugAnchor handling and barge work
- Flat-top BargeDeck cargo and heavy lifts
- Mooring BoatLine handling at terminals and SBM
- Pilot BoatPilot transfers
Plus a cargo boat and passenger boats for crew and supply runs.
ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified by NIOSH CertificationView Certificates
Service Detail
Marine Department-approved STS Hub02
Ship-to-Ship Transfer
Within Port Dickson port limits, with the full spread supplied and operated by our own teams, day and night.
- Water Depth
- 28–30 m
- From Base
- ~3 nm
- Berthing
- Day & Night
- VHF
- Ch 09
Approved Cargoes
- Crude Oil
- MGO
- MDO
- MFO
- LNG
- LPG
Location
Equipment & Resources
Teams trained and certified to meet regulatory and client requirements.
- FendersYokohama pneumatic fenders, primary and secondary sets, rigged to vessel requirements.View Specs
- Cargo HosesYokohama 10″ certified cargo hoses, fit for every approved cargo grade.View Specs
- Tugs3,200 hp, 45 t bollard pull, FiFi-equipped. Minimum two per operation.
- Mooring MastersExperienced masters advising on approach, mooring and unmooring.
- POACPerson in overall advisory control, in line with the OCIMF STS Transfer Guide.
- Oil Spill ResponseResponse capability on standby throughout every transfer.
Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
| Type | Size (D × L) | Approx. Weight | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3.3 m × 6.5 m | 7.2 t | 5 |
| 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.
Yokohama Cargo Hoses
| Size | Inside Diameter | Working Pressure | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10″ | 250 mm | 10–20 bar | 11.8 m | 4 |
Ship's manifold to be made ready for 10″ connection. Hoses comply with current STS guidelines and are fit for purpose.
Good to Know
- PilotageCompulsory for berthing and unberthing, with escort tug.
- ETA NoticeRequired at 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival.
- LimitsWind 20 kn, swell 1.5 m, visibility 1 nm.
- TugsAllocated by vessel size, from coastal tankers to VLCC.
Approved by Marine Department Malaysia for ship-to-ship cargo transfer · ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified by NIOSH CertificationView Certificates
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Service Detail
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Marine Advisory
Straits pilots and mooring masters for the full passage of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, eastbound and westbound.
Vessels We Handle
- VLCC
- Oil & Product Tankers
- VLOC
- Bulk Carriers
- NGL Tankers
- LNG Tankers
- Container Vessels
- PCC / PCTC
- FPSO
- FSU
- Rig & Dead-ship Tows
Eastbound
- One Fathom Bank → West of Singapore
- One Fathom Bank → East of Singapore
- One Fathom Bank → All Ports in West Malaysia
Westbound
- East of Singapore → One Fathom Bank
- West of Singapore → One Fathom Bank
- East of Singapore → All Ports in West Malaysia
15 Ports We Pilot To and From
- 1Andaman Port (Yan STS)
- 2Penang Port
- 3Lumut Maritime Terminal
- 4Vale Malaysia Bulk Terminal Jetty
- 5Northport, Port Klang
- 6Westports, Port Klang
- 7Port Dickson
- 8Kuala Linggi International Port
- 9Tanjung Bruas Port
- 10Sungai Udang Port
- 11Port of Tanjung Pelepas
- 12Johor Port
- 13Pengerang Deep Water Terminal
- 14Kuantan Port
- 15Kemaman Port
ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified by NIOSH CertificationView Certificates
Accreditation
Certified and approved
Ship-to-Ship Transfer ApprovalSection 491B, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952Marine Department Malaysia
- Issued By
- Marine Department Malaysia
- Approval
- Service provider for ship-to-ship cargo transfer, section 491B, Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952
- Location
- Port Dickson port limits, 02° 30.30′ N, 101° 44.65′ E
- Approved Cargoes
- Crude oil, marine gas oil, marine diesel oil, marine fuel oil, LNG, LPG
ISO 9001:2015Quality Management SystemNIOSH Certification
- Issued By
- NIOSH Certification
- Certificate No.
- Q-268/26
- Valid Until
- 3 March 2029
- Scope
- Marine services including pilotage, ship-to-ship (STS), mooring and unmooring, marine logistics and waterfront workers
- Accreditation
- Standards Malaysia, ACB 023
ISO 45001:2018Occupational Health & Safety Management SystemNIOSH Certification
- Issued By
- NIOSH Certification
- Certificate No.
- O-318/26
- Valid Until
- 3 March 2029
- Scope
- Marine services including pilotage, ship-to-ship (STS), mooring and unmooring, marine logistics and waterfront workers
- Accreditation
- Standards Malaysia, ACB 023
Notable Clients
Trusted by industry leaders
News & Insights
Latest from Don Maritime
We Are Hiring: Marine Superintendent and Mooring Crew
Don Maritime is hiring a Marine Superintendent and 15 Mooring Crew in Port Dickson.
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Marine Superintendent
- Minimum Diploma in Nautical Studies or a related field
- Basic Pilotage course or at least 3 years' sea-going experience
- COC Class 2 certification, an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of port operations
Mooring Crew · 15 vacancies
- Minimum SPM
- Experience in mooring activities
- NTSP, CIDB or OGSP certification, an added advantage
- Physically fit, able to work shifts and in all weather conditions
- Able to follow safety procedures
Apply: email hr@donmaritime.com, call 06-647 3000 or WhatsApp @TMarinath157.
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