Port of Bengkulu (IDBKS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bengkulu (UN/LOCODE IDBKS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Indonesia, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 3.7833° S, 102.2500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Indonesia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bengkulu
Where is Port of Bengkulu located?
Port of Bengkulu is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 3.7833° S, 102.2500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bengkulu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bengkulu is IDBKS — country code ID, location code BKS.
How deep is Port of Bengkulu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bengkulu has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Bengkulu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bengkulu.
What type of harbor is Port of Bengkulu?
Port of Bengkulu is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bengkulu have?
Port of Bengkulu is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bengkulu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50440), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →