Port of Hambantota (LKHBA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Hambantota (UN/LOCODE LKHBA) is a medium harbor located in Sri Lanka, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 6.1167° N, 81.1333° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 27 m, cargo pier depths around 17 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk 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 Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sri Lanka
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Hambantota
Where is Port of Hambantota located?
Port of Hambantota is a seaport located in Sri Lanka, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 6.1167° N, 81.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Hambantota?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Hambantota is LKHBA — country code LK, location code HBA.
How deep is Port of Hambantota?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Hambantota has an anchorage depth of about 27 m, cargo pier depths of about 17 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Hambantota?
Port of Hambantota reports a maximum draft of 17 m, a maximum length of 362 m, a maximum beam of 65 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Hambantota require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Hambantota.
What cargo facilities does Port of Hambantota have?
Port of Hambantota is recorded as offering ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Hambantota are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49255), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →