Port of Kuala Tanjung (IDKTJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kuala Tanjung (UN/LOCODE IDKTJ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. It sits at 3.3667° N, 99.4833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sumatera
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kuala Tanjung
Where is Port of Kuala Tanjung located?
Port of Kuala Tanjung is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Strait of Malacca. Its coordinates are 3.3667° N, 99.4833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kuala Tanjung?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kuala Tanjung is IDKTJ — country code ID, location code KTJ.
How deep is Port of Kuala Tanjung?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kuala Tanjung has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Kuala Tanjung require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kuala Tanjung.
What type of harbor is Port of Kuala Tanjung?
Port of Kuala Tanjung is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kuala Tanjung have?
Port of Kuala Tanjung is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kuala Tanjung are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50518), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →