Hambantota (LKHBA)

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

Magampura is the port name for Hambantota. The full name which may also now be used is Mahinda Rajapaksa Port in Magam Ruhunupura at Hambantota.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. Boards in position 6°03.93'N 81°05.31'E approx 3nm SSE of the harbour entrance.

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

Light at head of East Breakwater: Position 6°07.02'N 81°06.38'E. White Tower: Height 33m. Position 6°07.32'N 81°07.62'E.

Available.

Prevailing winds W or SW from April to November.

HAMBANTOTA 6°07.15'N 81°06.16'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LK HBA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Port Control: VHF Ch 16. Pilot VHF Ch 14.

Documentation required on arrival: ..... Documents Copies 1. Port Health Maritime Health Declaration 1 Cargo/Passenger List 2 Vaccination List 2 2. Port Security Crew/Passenger List 2 Arms/Ammunition List 2 Stowaways List or Nil Declaration 2 3. Police Crew/Passenger List 2 Arms/Ammunition List 2 Stowaways List or Nil Declaration 2 4. Immigration Crew/Passenger List 2 Stowaways List 2 5. Customs Crew/Passenger List 2 Store's List 2 Personal Declaration 2 Discharge Manifest 2 Arms/Ammunitions List 2 Animals List 2 Stowaways List 2 Parcels List or Nil Declaration 2 Last Port Clearance Special forms will be delivered by authorities concerned, or can be arranged by agents, on arrival.

72 hrs. advance notice

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates have to be authenticated at Colombo.