Port of Tanjung Merangas

The approach to Tanjung Merangas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tanjung Meranggas Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Bontang Entrance Range Front (2.5 NM NE), Bontang Entrance Range Rear (2.5 NM NE), Pulau Beras Basah (3.1 NM NE), Bontang Second Range Front (3.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Tanjung Merangas is situated on the South China 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.

You can track vessels near Tanjung Merangas (IDTME) 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 IDTME on the live map.

The Port of Tanjung Merangas is a port in ID. Its UN/LOCODE is IDTME — 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 Tanjung Merangas 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.