Port of Balikpapan

The controlling depth at Balikpapan is 13.03 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 Balikpapan is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Tokong Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Tanjung Manggar (10.7 NM ENE), Bukuan (38.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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.

The Port of Balikpapan 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.

BALIKPAPAN (UN/Locode: IDBPN), Indonesia is a seaport located at approximately -1.26473° N, 116.80490° E.

Coordinates: -1.26473° N, 116.80490° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LAWE LAWE — UN/Locode: IDLLA — -1.45950° N, 116.75960° ESENIPAH OIL TERMINAL — UN/Locode: IDSPH — -1.07153° N, 117.20890° EADANG BAY — UN/Locode: IDADB — -1.70383° N, 116.62640° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 13.03 m.

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

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

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

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