Port of Trincomalee Harbor (LKTRR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Trincomalee Harbor (UN/LOCODE LKTRR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Sri Lanka, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 8.5500° N, 81.2167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 13 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Sri Lanka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Trincomalee Harbor
Where is Port of Trincomalee Harbor located?
Port of Trincomalee Harbor is a seaport located in Sri Lanka, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 8.5500° N, 81.2167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Trincomalee Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Trincomalee Harbor is LKTRR — country code LK, location code TRR.
How deep is Port of Trincomalee Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Trincomalee Harbor has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 13 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Trincomalee Harbor?
Port of Trincomalee Harbor reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 250 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Trincomalee Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Trincomalee Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Trincomalee Harbor?
Port of Trincomalee Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Trincomalee Harbor have?
Port of Trincomalee Harbor is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Trincomalee Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →