Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Merauke
Merauke (Indonesia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 53130). It lies on the Arafura Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDMKQ
- World Port Index no.
- 53130
- Coordinates
- 8.48°S, 140.38°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Arafura Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- New Guinea West Coast - Irian Jaya
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 100.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,320 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,300 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,650 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Merauke, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 164 (Enroute) - New Guinea.
Frequently asked questions about Merauke
Where is Port of Merauke?
Merauke (Indonesia) lies on the Arafura Sea, at about 8.48°S, 140.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Merauke?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDMKQ for Merauke. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Merauke?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 100.0 m, draft 6.0 m for Merauke. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Merauke from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,320 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,650 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Brisbane, Adelaide.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Merauke?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Merauke through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.