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Port of Banten

IDBTN🇮🇩Indonesia

Port Location

About Port of Banten

Located on the Indian Ocean coast of Java, Indonesia, Banten Port is operated by Pelindo. This port handles general cargo and is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Banten is the westernmost province on the island of Java, Indonesia. Its capital city is Serang and its largest city is Tangerang. The province borders West Java and the Special Capital Region of Jakarta on the east, the Java Sea on the north, the Indian Ocean on the south, and the Sunda Strait on the west and shares a maritime border with Lampung to the west. The province covers an area of 9,355.76 km2 (3,612.28 sq mi). It had a population of over 11.9 million in the 2020 census, up from about 10.6 million in 2010. The estimated mid-2025 population was 12,537,440, still increasing by over 100,000 people per year. Formerly part of the province of West Java, Banten was split off to become a separate province on 17 October 2000.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

History

Established
2000
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Pelindo

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Poor

Region

Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
-6.0167°
Longitude
105.9667°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
50925 →
Wikidata
Q3540 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.banten.go.id →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Banten?+
The approach to Banten is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pulau Ular Lighthouse at 2.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Cilegon City Lighthouses (3.4 NM NNE), Cikoneng (5.9 NM SW), Panto Binuangen (6.6 NM SW), Pulau Sangiang (7.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Banten on?+
The Port of Banten is situated on the Java Sea 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 Banten?+
You can track vessels near Banten (IDBTN) 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 IDBTN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Banten?+
The Port of Banten 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.