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Port of Hambantota

LKHBA🇱🇰Sri Lanka

Port Location

About Port of Hambantota

This deep-water port in southern Sri Lanka serves as a major transshipment hub. It handles a variety of cargo including bulk, container, and liquid bulk, and accommodates vessels such as bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers.

Background
The Hambantota International Port is a deep water port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, notable for its 99-year lease to China Merchant Ports. Opened in 2010, it is Sri Lanka's second largest port, after Colombo. In 2020, the port handled 1.8 million tonnes of cargo.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11594098 →
Wikidata
Q6729657 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.slpa.lk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LKHBA
Country
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Laccadive Sea
Latitude
6.1283°
Longitude
81.1023°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Hambantota?+
The approach to Hambantota is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hambantota East Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the S. Other aids include Hambantota West Breakwater (0.9 NM S), Hambantota (1.5 NM ESE), Great Basses Reef (22.8 NM E), Deundara Head (32.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Hambantota on?+
The Port of Hambantota is situated on the Bay of Bengal in LK. The area falls within the equatorial climate zone with warm waters year-round, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Hambantota?+
You can track vessels near Hambantota (LKHBA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for LKHBA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Hambantota?+
The Port of Hambantota operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Hambantota?+
HAMBANTOTA (UN/Locode: LKHBA), Sri Lanka is a seaport located at approximately 6.12831° N, 81.10228° E.
Where is the Port of Hambantota located?+
Coordinates: 6.12831° N, 81.10228° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GALLE — UN/Locode: LKGAL — 6.03161° N, 80.23003° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Hambantota?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Hambantota?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Hambantota?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.