Port of Plaju, Sumatra

The approach to Plaju, Sumatra is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Banyuasin Regency: Banyuasin River Lighthouses Lighthouse at 42.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Banyuasin Regency: Bangka Strait Lighthouse (46.9 NM NNE), Banyuasin Regency: Musi River Lighthouses (47.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Plaju, Sumatra 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.

You can track vessels near Plaju, Sumatra (IDPLA) 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 IDPLA on the live map.

The Port of Plaju, Sumatra is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDPLA — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Plaju, Sumatra 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.