Hambantota

1. Hambantota International Port pilot boarding area – Fact Sheet 2021 Pilot boards06°03.9′N 081°07.3′E

Size limits

LOA361.874m, beam 64.99m, draught 17m, 398,199DWT.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The entrance channel has a width of 210m.

From the pilot boarding position (6°03.93'N 81°07.31'E), vessels should follow a track NNW for approx 3.5nm to a point between the main and lee breakwater heads and to the turning basin in the inner harbour.

Port limits

Turning circle of 600m, basin depth of 17m.

Anchorages

Outer Anchorage: has a radius of 600m, depth approx 27m (6°04.22'N 81°05.95'E).

Nilewelli Bay: (5°58.14'N 80°43.56'E), an area between Nilewelli Point and the South end of a rocky peninsula approx 1nm North East. The anchorage area is shown on the chart in a depth of approx 16m on sand. However, vessels should not anchor in the North East part of Nilewelli Bay, where the ground is foul.

Sureya Tree Bay: a small sandy bay (5°58.86'N 80°44.33'E) to the W, between Kolonna Point and Mahawelli Point. Suitable for smaller craft close to the beach in depths of 9.0m.

Mahawelli Bay: (5°59.64'N 80°44.97'E) is an anchorage to the North of Mahawelli Point in depths of approximately 11m on sand. The area is used by mariners with local knowledge. There are depths of 13m between Mahawelli Point and Hahawelli Rock.

Tangalia Bay: (6°02.00'N 80°50.00'E) lies between Tangalia Point and Rekawa Point has a submerged, rocky reef fronting the shore line.

Watta Rock: Vessels may anchor approx 0.4nm ENE of Watta Rock in depths of approximately 11m on sand and rock but local knowledge is required.

Hambantota Town: Vessels may anchor in the bay between Hambantota Point and Pitawatan Point, in a depth of 10m, approx 0.4nm NE of Hambantota Point. However, there is seldom much shelter from swell here, even in favourable winds.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

A dedicated mooring service ably supervised is provided by the port for all vessels at any time day or Night.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Sri Lankan Navy.

Position: Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy.

Address: Naval Headquarters, Flagstaff Street, Colombo 01.

Tel: +94 11 246 6236

Fax: +94 11 254 2530

Mob: +94 777 557234

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.navy.lk

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Freshwater: Available. Supply by pipelines.

Bunkers: Available.

Construction work on the fuel bunkering terminal has been completed with a capacity of 82,000 metric tonnes, consisting of marine fuel, aviation fuel and petrol. The Port, which is seen as a bunkering centre, located at a strategic point will attract ocean going vessels on the East-West shipping route.

Where it is

Hambantota, also known as Magampura or Magam Ruhunupura Mahinda Rajapaksa Port, is located on the S coast of Sri Lanka, about 240km S of Colombo.

The port

The port handles containers, general cargo, RoRo and liquid facilities.

Traffic

Approximately 8,200,000t of cargo and 430,000TEUs are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Hambantota?

The pilot boards at Hambantota International Port pilot boarding area – Fact Sheet 2021, 06°03.9′N 081°07.3′E.

What time zone is Hambantota in?

Local time at Hambantota is UTC+5:30. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Hambantota?

The deepest berth listed is at Hambantota: 17.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hambantota?

Port State Control at Hambantota: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hambantota?

The UN/LOCODE of Hambantota is LKHBA.

What crews who called at Hambantota say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

Read and add tips for Hambantota →