Port of Mawella

LKMAW🇱🇰Sri Lanka

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About Port of Mawella

Mawella is a pier located in Sri Lanka. It serves as a small harbor facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Latitude
5.9833°
Longitude
80.7333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
LKMAW
Country
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11612394 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Mawella?

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The approach to Mawella is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Deundara Head Lighthouse at 9.1 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Dondra Head (9.1 NM WSW), Hambantota East Breakwater (23.4 NM ENE), Hambantota West Breakwater (23.5 NM ENE), Hambantota (24.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Mawella on?

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The Port of Mawella 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 Mawella?

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You can track vessels near Mawella (LKMAW) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Mawella?

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The Port of Mawella is a port in LK. Its UN/LOCODE is LKMAW — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE LKMAW mean?

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The first two characters, LK, are the ISO country code for LK. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Mawella?

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The Port of Mawella 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.