Port of Lamu (KELAU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lamu (UN/LOCODE KELAU) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. It sits at 2.2667° S, 40.9000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Indian Ocean
- Region
- Kenya
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lamu
Where is Port of Lamu located?
Port of Lamu is a seaport located in Kenya, on the Indian Ocean. Its coordinates are 2.2667° S, 40.9000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lamu?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lamu is KELAU — country code KE, location code LAU.
How deep is Port of Lamu?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lamu has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Lamu require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lamu.
What type of harbor is Port of Lamu?
Port of Lamu is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lamu are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →