Port of Colombo (LKCMB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Colombo (UN/LOCODE LKCMB) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sri Lanka, on the Laccadive Sea. It sits at 6.9500° N, 79.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 18 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sri Lanka
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Colombo
Where is Port of Colombo located?
Port of Colombo is a seaport located in Sri Lanka, on the Laccadive Sea. Its coordinates are 6.9500° N, 79.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Colombo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Colombo is LKCMB — country code LK, location code CMB.
How deep is Port of Colombo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Colombo has a channel depth of about 16 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 18 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Colombo?
Port of Colombo reports a maximum draft of 16 m, a maximum length of 400 m, a maximum beam of 61.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Colombo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Colombo.
What type of harbor is Port of Colombo?
Port of Colombo is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Colombo have?
Port of Colombo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Colombo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →