Port of Kota Baru (IDKBU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kota Baru (UN/LOCODE IDKBU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. It sits at 3.2333° S, 116.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Indonesia - Borneo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kota Baru
Where is Port of Kota Baru located?
Port of Kota Baru is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. Its coordinates are 3.2333° S, 116.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kota Baru?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kota Baru is IDKBU — country code ID, location code KBU.
How deep is Port of Kota Baru?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kota Baru has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kota Baru?
Port of Kota Baru reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 320 m, a maximum beam of 45 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kota Baru require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kota Baru.
What type of harbor is Port of Kota Baru?
Port of Kota Baru is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kota Baru have?
Port of Kota Baru is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kota Baru are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →