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Port of Bunyu

IDBYQ🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of Bunyu

Bunyu is a fishing port located off the north-eastern coast of Borneo in Indonesia. It serves as an operational base for the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. The port is situated in the eastern Celebes Sea, north of Tarakan City.

Background
Bunyu is an oil-rich Indonesian island situated to the north of Tarakan City, in the eastern Celebes Sea off the north-eastern coast of Borneo in North Kalimantan province. The administrative area comprising Bunyu District is composed of eleven islands - Pulau Baru, Pulau Batok, Pulau Bunyu, Pulau Burung, Pulau Papa, Pulau Tibi Barat, Pulau Tibi Lumot, Pulau Tibi Selatan, Pulau Tibi Timur, Pulau Tibi Utara and Pulau Titus - all sharing the postal code of 77281. It lies just off the northern side of the delta of the Sesayap River, with the southern side of the delta having Tarakan Island, and the north Mandul Island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

History

Established
1981
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
ID-KI
Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Celebes Sea
Latitude
3.4851°
Longitude
117.9520°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
51770 →
Wikidata
Q2928281 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bunyu?

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The approach to Bunyu is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Arang Lighthouse at 5.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Tawau Division: Tawau District Lighthouses (41.7 NM NNE), Batu Tinagat (44.5 NM N), Coal Mine Reach (48.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bunyu on?

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The Port of Bunyu is situated on the South China 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 Bunyu?

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You can track vessels near Bunyu (IDBYQ) 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 IDBYQ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Bunyu?

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The Port of Bunyu is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDBYQ — 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 IDBYQ 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 Bunyu?

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The Port of Bunyu 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.