Port of Merauke (ID MKQ)
UN/LOCODE
ID MKQ
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
4.9 m
Nearest city
Merauke
Body of water
Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
Indonesia
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Port information
- Coordinates
- -8.4833, 140.3833 (8°29′S 140°23′E)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- River, natural
- Shelter
- Fair
- Tidal range
- 3 m
- Anchorage depth
- 6.4 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 3.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 4.9 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 100 m × 6 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Container
Oil terminal
Cranes
Mobile crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Ratings
7.26
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 7.26
Merauke is a seaport on the coast of Indonesia, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Very small, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 4.9 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Merauke located?
- Merauke is a seaport in Indonesia.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Merauke?
- The UN/LOCODE for Merauke is ID MKQ.
- What is the channel depth at Merauke?
- The channel depth at Merauke is 4.9 m.
Nearby ports
- Thursday Island Australia 308 km
- Daru Papua New Guinea 316 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 4852 km
- Singapore Singapore 4193 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 13755 km
- Los Angeles USA 11581 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 9943 km
- Hamburg Germany 13346 km
- Santos Brazil 16341 km
- Durban South Africa 11360 km
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