Port of Oluvil

LKOLU🇱🇰Sri Lanka

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About Port of Oluvil

Oluvil Harbour is a commercial and fishing port located on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Opened in 2013, it serves as a key facility for both fishing fleets and general cargo operations in the Ampara District.

Background
The Oluvil Harbour is a commercial and fishery harbour located in Ampara District, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. The port was opened on 1 September 2013, its construction having begun in 2008 under the Nagenahira Navodaya programme.

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Elevation
3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11962133 →
Wikidata
Q15264034 →
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Latitude
7.2744°
Longitude
81.8645°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Oluvil is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oluvil Lighthouse at 1 NM to the N. Other aids include Batticaloa (30.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Oluvil on?

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The Port of Oluvil 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 Oluvil?

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You can track vessels near Oluvil (LKOLU) 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 Oluvil?

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The Port of Oluvil is a port in LK. Its UN/LOCODE is LKOLU — 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 LKOLU 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 Oluvil?

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The Port of Oluvil 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.