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: Moderate
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Medium
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 COLOMBO port (LKCMB) — Sri Lanka
Key information on COLOMBO Port.
COLOMBO (UN/Locode: LKCMB), Sri Lanka is a seaport located at approximately 6.95350° N, 79.84650° E.
What type of vessels COLOMBO Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (80.13%), Tanker (14.42%) and Other (5.45%).
Where is COLOMBO Port located?
Coordinates: 6.95350° N, 79.84650° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at COLOMBO Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m; oil terminal depth 20.1m - 21.3m and maximum draft approx. 13.05 m.
What restrictions apply at COLOMBO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do COLOMBO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 23.26; max DWT: 299,999; max GT: 236680; max NT: 117000; min LOA: 13; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.86; min DWT: 202; min GT: 488; min NT: 146 and build year: 1975.
Who are the ship agents at COLOMBO Port?
Ship agents include Prudential Shipping and MAC Equity Maritime Services Limited.
Who are the service providers at COLOMBO Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | LKCMB |
| Latitude / Longitude | 6.95º, 79.85º |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Channel Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 23.2m - OVER |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Oil Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 13.05 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
