Port of BAKAUHENI

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About Port of BAKAUHENI

This port serves as a vital ferry terminal connecting Sumatra and Java across the Sunda Strait. It handles significant passenger and vehicle traffic, particularly large trucks. The port is operated by ASDP Indonesia Ferry.

Background
Bakauheni is a town in the southern part of the province of Lampung, Indonesia, and is the largest and busiest port in the province, and also one of the busiest ports in Indonesia. Ferries carrying passengers and vehicles, particularly large trucks, connect Bakauheni with Port of Merak in Java across the Sunda Strait. There are plans for a Sunda Strait Bridge to connect the Bakauheni district with Java. The harbour is managed by the national ferry company ASDP Indonesia Ferry.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Indonesia
Sub-area
Java Sea
Latitude
-5.8686°
Longitude
105.7590°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q804267 →
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Identification

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

Operations & Services

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
ASDP Indonesia Ferry

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to BAKAUHENI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Tua Lighthouse at 3.4 NM to the SW. Other aids include Pulau Sangiang (8.5 NM SE), Pulau Tampurung (10.5 NM E), Pulau Mundu (12.3 NM NNE), Pulau Ular (13.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BAKAUHENI on?

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The Port of BAKAUHENI 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 BAKAUHENI?

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You can track vessels near BAKAUHENI (IDTKG) 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 BAKAUHENI?

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The Port of BAKAUHENI is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDTKG — 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 IDTKG 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 BAKAUHENI?

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The Port of BAKAUHENI 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.