Linden

Size limits

Max LOA 145.63m, beam 21.20m, draught 7.1m and 22,000DWT.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Tidal range at Linden is 0.3m less than at Georgetown at springs and then less at neaps.

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

Approach

06°57'N., 058°03.3'W, marks the seaward end and centreline position of the Demerara main ship channel with a bottom width of 70m. Guyana Mining Enterprises berth is approx 60nm up the Demerara River on the E bank. The vessel has to transit under the Demerara Harbour bridge to and from Linden.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Under regulations, there is a max speed of 10kts along the Demerara River.

Restrictions

Mariners must be aware that the draft may be dependant on depths across the bar by Georgetown. This may also be affected across shoals in sections of the Demerara River. As a result, vessels can be loaded approx 0.3m in excess of the least depth on the bar at Georgetown. In this case, vessels must anchor 24nm upriver from Georgetown by Sand Hills and must await the following tide.

Throughout certain sections of the Demerara River, two vessels are not able to transverse around certain bends simultaneously.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 519, 572. Admiralty Pilot NP7A.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should amend ETA as required by special message through coast radio station to their agents. Vessels may have to lighten at Georgetown before proceeding to Linden in the event that their draught does not meet that needed for transiting the Demerara River.

Communications

Linden pilots contact info

VHF: Ch 13, 16

Ports & Harbours Division (Guyana) contact info

Telephone: +592 226 7842 / +592 227 1696 / +592 226 0329

Email: [email protected]

Inspection of ships in Guyana

Ministry of Public Works

Communication and Regional Development, Wight's Lane, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana.

Tel: +592 2 71510.

Fax: +592 2 56954.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Administration Department.

Position: Director General

Address: Ministry of Public Works Building, Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana.

Tel: +592 225 7330

Fax: +592 226 9581

Mob: +592 623 3950

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Minor repairs undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Linden Hospital Complex (0.75km) and One Mile Health Care Center (1.3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Linden Airport (5km) and Cheddi Jagan International Airport (56km).

Where it is

Linden is situated on the Demerara River approx 50nm S of Georgetown, Guyana.

The port

Linden, located along the Demerara River, services the local bauxite mine.

What are the pilot arrangements at Linden?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessel's entering and leaving the harbours of Georgetown.

What time zone is Linden in?

Local time at Linden is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Linden?

The deepest berth listed is at Bauxite Mine: 7.10 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Linden in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Linden?

The UN/LOCODE of Linden is GYLDN.

What crews who called at Linden 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.

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