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Overview
The Hambantota International Port is a deep water port in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, notable for its 99-year lease to China Merchant Ports. Opened in 2010, it is Sri Lanka's second largest port, after Colombo. In 2020, the port handled 1.8 million tonnes of cargo.
Location
6.1167°N, 81.1333°E
View on Google Maps →Vessels underway broadcasting a destination that resolves to this port, closest first. Distance is the real sea route (around land and through canals). Off port is steaming time at the vessel’s passage speed; alongside adds the wait this port has actually kept comparable ships for. Berth waits vary far more than they average, so read the queue as typical, not promised. The crew’s own reported ETA is shown alongside for comparison.
| Vessel | Type | Distance | Speed | Off port | Alongside | Crew ETA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC MAXINE | Container Ship | 1244 nm | 13.3 kn | 8 Oct | 9 Oct+22h | · |
Conditions