Port of Balikpapan (IDBPN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Balikpapan (UN/LOCODE IDBPN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. It sits at 1.2500° S, 116.8167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Indonesia - Borneo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Balikpapan
Where is Port of Balikpapan located?
Port of Balikpapan is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. Its coordinates are 1.2500° S, 116.8167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Balikpapan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Balikpapan is IDBPN — country code ID, location code BPN.
How deep is Port of Balikpapan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Balikpapan has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Balikpapan?
Port of Balikpapan reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 291.9 m, a maximum beam of 46 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Balikpapan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Balikpapan.
What type of harbor is Port of Balikpapan?
Port of Balikpapan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Balikpapan have?
Port of Balikpapan is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Balikpapan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →