Port of Kankesanturai (LKKNK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kankesanturai (UN/LOCODE LKKNK) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Sri Lanka, on the Palk Strait. It sits at 9.8167° N, 80.0500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Military
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sri Lanka
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kankesanturai
Where is Port of Kankesanturai located?
Port of Kankesanturai is a seaport located in Sri Lanka, on the Palk Strait. Its coordinates are 9.8167° N, 80.0500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kankesanturai?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kankesanturai is LKKNK — country code LK, location code KNK.
How deep is Port of Kankesanturai?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kankesanturai has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kankesanturai?
Port of Kankesanturai reports a maximum draft of 4.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kankesanturai require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kankesanturai.
What type of harbor is Port of Kankesanturai?
Port of Kankesanturai is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kankesanturai have?
Port of Kankesanturai is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kankesanturai are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49300), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →