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Port of Amamapare, Ij

IDAMA🇮🇩Indonesia

Port Location

About Port of Amamapare, Ij

This Indonesian port handles copper-gold concentrate slurry from the Grasberg mine, dewatering and preparing it for global export. It serves various vessel types, including bulk carriers, and features floating cranes for significant lifting operations.

Background
Amamapare is a port and industrial centre in Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia; National Geographic refers to it as a port town. Slurry containing copper-gold concentrate is delivered by three pipelines from Grasberg mine over 70 miles away. In Amamapare it is dewatered, filtered, and dried and then shipped to smelters around the world. There is a coal-fired power station at the port which supplies the Grasberg operations.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
7ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
53115 →
GeoNames ID
11524818 →
Wikidata
Q4739448 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
IDAMA
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Arafura Sea
Latitude
-4.8391°
Longitude
136.8073°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Amamapare, Ij on?+
The Port of Amamapare, Ij is situated on the Indian Ocean in ID. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
You can track vessels near Amamapare, Ij (IDAMA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for IDAMA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
The Port of Amamapare, Ij operates in the UTC+9 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.
What is the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
AMAMAPARE (UN/Locode: IDAMA), Indonesia is a seaport located at approximately -4.83912° N, 136.80730° E.
Where is the Port of Amamapare, Ij located?+
Coordinates: -4.83912° N, 136.80730° E. Nearby terminals/ports:POMAKO — UN/Locode: IDPMK — -4.80265° N, 136.77090° ETIMIKA — UN/Locode: IDTMK — -4.75000° N, 136.55000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: floating cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Amamapare, Ij?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.