Port of Obi Island

IDOBI🇮🇩Indonesia

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About Port of Obi Island

Obi Island is an Indonesian port located in the Maluku Islands. It serves as a transshipment point for nickel ore, primarily handling bulk carriers.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Molucca Sea
Latitude
-1.5513°
Longitude
127.4012°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Obi Island?

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The approach to Obi Island is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Akelamo Lighthouse at 6.6 NM to the S. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Obi Island on?

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The Port of Obi Island 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Obi Island?

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You can track vessels near Obi Island (IDOBI) 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 Obi Island?

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The Port of Obi Island is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDOBI — 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 IDOBI 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 Obi Island?

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The Port of Obi Island 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.