Port of Dumai (IDDUM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dumai (UN/LOCODE IDDUM) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. It sits at 1.6833° N, 101.4500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.3 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sumatera
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dumai
Where is Port of Dumai located?
Port of Dumai is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. Its coordinates are 1.6833° N, 101.4500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dumai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dumai is IDDUM — country code ID, location code DUM.
How deep is Port of Dumai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dumai has a channel depth of about 18.3 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dumai?
Port of Dumai reports a maximum draft of 17 m, a maximum length of 315 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Dumai require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dumai.
What type of harbor is Port of Dumai?
Port of Dumai is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dumai have?
Port of Dumai is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dumai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50785), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →