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Port of Bunyu

IDBYQ🇮🇩Indonesia

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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Channel Depth
6ft
Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U
Established
1981
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
IDBYQ
Country
🇮🇩Indonesia
Time Zone
UTC+7
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair
Subdivision
ID-KI
Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Celebes Sea
Latitude
3.4851°
Longitude
117.9520°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bunyu?+
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?+
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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What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bunyu?+
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.