Port of Bitung (IDBIT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bitung (UN/LOCODE IDBIT) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Molucca Sea. It sits at 1.4333° N, 125.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Molucca Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Sulawesi
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bitung
Where is Port of Bitung located?
Port of Bitung is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Molucca Sea. Its coordinates are 1.4333° N, 125.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bitung?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bitung is IDBIT — country code ID, location code BIT.
How deep is Port of Bitung?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bitung has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Bitung require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bitung.
What type of harbor is Port of Bitung?
Port of Bitung is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bitung have?
Port of Bitung is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bitung are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #52065), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →