Port of Merauke (IDMKQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Merauke (UN/LOCODE IDMKQ) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Arafura Sea. It sits at 8.4833° S, 140.3833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- New Guinea West Coast - Irian Jaya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Merauke
Where is Port of Merauke located?
Port of Merauke is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Arafura Sea. Its coordinates are 8.4833° S, 140.3833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Merauke?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Merauke is IDMKQ — country code ID, location code MKQ.
How deep is Port of Merauke?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Merauke has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Merauke?
Port of Merauke reports a maximum draft of 6 m, a maximum length of 100 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Merauke require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Merauke.
What type of harbor is Port of Merauke?
Port of Merauke is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Merauke have?
Port of Merauke is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Merauke are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #53130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →