Port of Tanah Merah (IDTAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tanah Merah (UN/LOCODE IDTAL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. It sits at 1.8167° S, 116.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Makassar Strait; South Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Indonesia - Borneo
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tanah Merah
Where is Port of Tanah Merah located?
Port of Tanah Merah is a seaport located in Indonesia, on the Makassar Strait. Its coordinates are 1.8167° S, 116.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanah Merah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tanah Merah is IDTAL — country code ID, location code TAL.
How deep is Port of Tanah Merah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tanah Merah has a channel depth of about 9.4 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 Tanah Merah?
Port of Tanah Merah reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 129.3 m, a maximum beam of 26 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tanah Merah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tanah Merah.
What type of harbor is Port of Tanah Merah?
Port of Tanah Merah is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tanah Merah have?
Port of Tanah Merah is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tanah Merah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #51865), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →