Port of Ambon, Molucas

The controlling depth at Ambon, Molucas is 12 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Ambon, Molucas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Sikula Lighthouse at 6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Tanjung Nusanive (7.9 NM SW), Pulau Nusatelu (16.5 NM W), Pulau Saparua (27 NM ENE), Pulau Suanggi (47.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ambon, Molucas 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.

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The Port of Ambon, Molucas 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.

AMBON (UN/Locode: IDAMQ), Indonesia is a seaport located at approximately -3.68860° N, 128.18110° E.

Coordinates: -3.68860° N, 128.18110° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.