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Ports in Suriname
NaviBoss has port guides for 5 ports in Suriname, 5 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 5 ports in Suriname
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moengo | SRMOJ | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Nieuw Nickerie | SRICK | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Paramaribo | SRPBM | Yes | 8.5 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Paranam | SRPRM | Yes | 10.6 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Wageningen | SRAGI | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Suriname's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Suriname
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in Suriname should expect to complete documentation including notice of arrival form, maritime health declaration and crew list form. please see - https://mas.sr/notice_of_arrival/
Suriname operates in accordance with the IMO FAL Convention.
Inspection of ships
Maritime Affairs. Cornelius Jongbawstr 2, Paramaribo, Suriname.
Tel: +597 692 474575
Fax: +597 692 472940
Telex: 163 havkan.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Authority Suriname.
Position: Acting Manager.
Address: Cornelis Jongbawstr 2, Paramaribo, Suriname.
Tel: +597 476733
Fax: +597 472940
Mob: +597 856 5861
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +597. · The unit of currency in Suriname is the Suriname Guilder (S Gld) which consists of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Suriname
How many ports in Suriname have a NaviBoss port guide?
5 ports, 5 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Suriname in?
Suriname's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Suriname use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Suriname's ports in?
Several: UTC−4 and UTC−3.
Which port in Suriname takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Paranam: its deepest listed berth takes 10.6 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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