Port of Palapo, Sulawesi

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About Port of Palapo, Sulawesi

Palapo is an Indonesian fishing port operated by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. Located on Sulawesi, it serves as a hub for fishing activities.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Banda Sea
Latitude
-3.0449°
Longitude
120.2479°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q137463380 →

Identification

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

Operations & Services

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Palapo, Sulawesi?

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The approach to Palapo, Sulawesi is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Palopo Lighthouse at 4.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Munte (30.6 NM NE), Pelabuhan Siwa (39.8 NM SSE), Pelabuhan Siwa North Pier (39.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Palapo, Sulawesi on?

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The Port of Palapo, Sulawesi 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 Palapo, Sulawesi?

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You can track vessels near Palapo, Sulawesi (IDPPO) 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 Palapo, Sulawesi?

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The Port of Palapo, Sulawesi is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDPPO — 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 IDPPO 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 Palapo, Sulawesi?

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The Port of Palapo, Sulawesi 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.