Port of Ambon (IDAMQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ambon (UN/LOCODE IDAMQ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Banda Sea. It sits at 3.6833° S, 128.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Banda Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Seram
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ambon
Where is Port of Ambon located?
Port of Ambon is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Banda Sea. Its coordinates are 3.6833° S, 128.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ambon?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ambon is IDAMQ — country code ID, location code AMQ.
How deep is Port of Ambon?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ambon has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ambon?
Port of Ambon reports a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 35 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ambon require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ambon.
What type of harbor is Port of Ambon?
Port of Ambon is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ambon have?
Port of Ambon is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ambon are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #52720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →