Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: None
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about LAMU port (KELAU) — Kenya
Key information on LAMU Port.
LAMU (UN/Locode: KELAU), Kenya is a seaport located at approximately -2.15967° N, 40.94673° E.
What type of vessels LAMU Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (91.18%) and Other (8.82%).
Where is LAMU Port located?
Coordinates: -2.15967° N, 40.94673° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at LAMU Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.07 m.
What restrictions apply at LAMU Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do LAMU Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 335; max beam: 46; max draft: 14.61; max DWT: 103,646; max GT: 93750; max NT: 55000; min LOA: 23; min beam: 4; min draft: 3; min DWT: 1062; min GT: 499; min NT: 291 and build year: 1966.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | KELAU |
| Latitude / Longitude | -2.16º, 40.95º |
| Country | Kenya |
| Channel Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.07 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
