Port of Lhokseumawe (IDLSW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lhokseumawe (UN/LOCODE IDLSW) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Indonesia, on the Andaman Sea. It sits at 5.2500° N, 97.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sumatera
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lhokseumawe
Where is Port of Lhokseumawe located?
Port of Lhokseumawe is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Andaman Sea. Its coordinates are 5.2500° N, 97.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lhokseumawe?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lhokseumawe is IDLSW — country code ID, location code LSW.
How deep is Port of Lhokseumawe?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lhokseumawe has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Lhokseumawe require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lhokseumawe.
What type of harbor is Port of Lhokseumawe?
Port of Lhokseumawe is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lhokseumawe have?
Port of Lhokseumawe is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lhokseumawe are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #50650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →