Port of Neum

BANEM🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina

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About Port of Neum

Neum is Bosnia and Herzegovina's sole coastal port, providing the nation access to the Adriatic Sea. It serves as a small harbor, with pilotage compulsory for vessels.

Background
Neum is a town and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the only town on the Bosnia and Herzegovina coastline, making it the country's only access to the Adriatic Sea. As of 2022, Neum municipality was estimated to have had a population of 4,358 inhabitants, although Neum had a population of 4,653 in 2013, with 3,013 of those living within the town of Neum itself.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
41415 →
GeoNames ID
3287771 →
Wikidata
Q320623 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.neum.ba →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
BANEM
Country
🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Shelter
Unknown

Region

Area
Adriatic Sea
Latitude
42.9269°
Longitude
17.6078°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Neum?

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The approach to Neum is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sućuraj {Punta San Giorgio} Lighthouse at 21.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Osičac (27.6 NM WNW), Sumartin {Port St. Martino} (38.6 NM WNW), Otočić Kamenjak (41.8 NM W), Jelsa North Mole (42.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Neum?

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The Port of Neum is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Neum?

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You can track vessels near Neum (BANEM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Neum?

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The Port of Neum is a port in BA. Its UN/LOCODE is BANEM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE BANEM mean?

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The first two characters, BA, are the ISO country code for BA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Neum?

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The Port of Neum operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.