Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Salawati
Salawati (Indonesia) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 52695). It lies on the South Pacific Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDSWT
- World Port Index no.
- 52695
- Coordinates
- 1.35°S, 130.98°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Seram
- 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 | 15.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- 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) | 1,620 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,600 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Salawati, with full port guides:
- Lae · 1,010 nm
- Manila · 1,130 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 1,150 nm
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 1,280 nm
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 Salawati
Where is Port of Salawati?
Salawati (Indonesia) lies on the South Pacific Ocean, at about 1.35°S, 130.98°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Salawati?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDSWT for Salawati. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Salawati from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,620 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Lae, Manila, Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Salawati?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Salawati 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.