Port of Talaimannar

LKTAL🇱🇰Sri Lanka

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About Port of Talaimannar

Talaimannar is a pier on the northwestern coast of Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It serves as a small port facility, primarily handling local fishing vessels and passenger ferries.

Background
Talaimannar is a settlement in Sri Lanka located on the northwestern coast of Mannar Island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
12m

Region

Latitude
9.1000°
Longitude
79.7167°

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1227394 →
Wikidata
Q667664 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Talaimannar is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mannar Island Lighthouse at 1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Rameswaram (26.3 NM WNW), Pungudutivu (29.2 NM NNE), Pamban Channel (31.4 NM WNW), Jaffna Obelisk (36.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Talaimannar on?

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The Port of Talaimannar is situated on the Bay of Bengal in LK. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Talaimannar?

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You can track vessels near Talaimannar (LKTAL) 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 Talaimannar?

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The Port of Talaimannar is a port in LK. Its UN/LOCODE is LKTAL — 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 LKTAL 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 Talaimannar?

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The Port of Talaimannar 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.