Port of Galle Harbor (LKGAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Galle Harbor (UN/LOCODE LKGAL) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Sri Lanka, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 6.0331° N, 80.2283° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 8.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sri Lanka
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Galle Harbor
Where is Port of Galle Harbor located?
Port of Galle Harbor is a seaport located in Sri Lanka, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.0331° N, 80.2283° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Galle Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Galle Harbor is LKGAL — country code LK, location code GAL.
How deep is Port of Galle Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Galle Harbor has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 8.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Galle Harbor?
Port of Galle Harbor reports a maximum draft of 7.3 m, a maximum length of 190 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Galle Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Galle Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Galle Harbor?
Port of Galle Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Galle Harbor have?
Port of Galle Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Galle Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49250), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →