Sri Lanka

Port of Kankesanturai (LK KNK)

UN/LOCODE
LK KNK
Harbor size
Very small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Kankesanturai
Body of water
Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Sri Lanka
Port information
Coordinates
9.8167, 80.0500 (9°49′N 80°03′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Open roadstead
Harbor use
Military
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
2 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
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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