Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra

IDBKS🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra

This Indonesian port serves the southwestern coast of Sumatra. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs, with pilotage compulsory for vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
50440 →
Wikidata
Q137538102 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IDBKS
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+7

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
Indonesia
Latitude
-3.9095°
Longitude
102.2910°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra?

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The approach to Bengkulu, Sumatra is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bengkulu City Lighthouse Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Serengai (37.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra on?

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The Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra 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 Bengkulu, Sumatra?

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You can track vessels near Bengkulu, Sumatra (IDBKS) 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 Bengkulu, Sumatra?

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The Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDBKS — 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 IDBKS mean?

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The first two characters, ID, are the ISO country code for ID. 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 Bengkulu, Sumatra?

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The Port of Bengkulu, Sumatra operates in the UTC+7 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.