Port of KOTABARU

IDKBU🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of KOTABARU

This Indonesian port is located off the coast of Kalimantan. It serves as a vital hub for regional maritime activities.

Background
Kotabaru Regency is one of the eleven regencies in the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan. It consists of two parts; the smaller but more populated insular part comprises Laut Island, the largest island off the coast of Kalimantan, together with the smaller Sebuku Island off Laut Island's east coast and other even smaller islands nearby; the larger but less populated part consists of the 12 districts on the mainland of Kalimantan. The regency as a whole has an area of 9,345.91 km2, and had a population of 290,142 at the 2010 Census and 325,622 at the 2020 Census. The official estimate as at mid 2024 was 332,787, of whom 178,025 were in the insular part and 154,762 in the mainland part of the regency; the official estimate for mid 2025 was 348,250.The regency seat is located at the large town of Kotabaru at the northern tip of Laut Island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
19ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
51860 →
Wikidata
Q14174 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.kotabarukab.go.id →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Java Sea
Latitude
-3.2538°
Longitude
116.1999°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to KOTABARU is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Balingkar Hill Lighthouse at 2.6 NM to the NE. Other aids include Gunung Belingkar (2.6 NM NE), Tanjung Pemancingan Range Front (5.3 NM ENE), Tanjung Pemancingan Pier Elbow (5.9 NM ENE), Tanjung Mangkok (15.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of KOTABARU on?

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The Port of KOTABARU 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 KOTABARU?

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You can track vessels near KOTABARU (IDKBU) 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 KOTABARU?

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The Port of KOTABARU is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDKBU — 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 IDKBU 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 KOTABARU?

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The Port of KOTABARU 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.