Sri Lanka

Port of Kankesanturai (LK KNK)

Sri Lanka
Port information
UN/LOCODE LK KNK
Coordinates 9.8167, 80.0500 (9°49′N 80°03′E)
Nearest city Kankesanturai
Body of water Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Very small
Harbor type Open roadstead
Harbor use Military
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 4.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Provisions

Located in Sri Lanka, the port of Kankesanturai serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Kankesanturai has a Very small harbor of the Open roadstead type. Ships approaching Kankesanturai work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kankesanturai located?
Kankesanturai is a seaport in Sri Lanka.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kankesanturai?
The UN/LOCODE for Kankesanturai is LK KNK.
What is the channel depth at Kankesanturai?
The channel depth at Kankesanturai is 9.4 m.
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