Moengo

Size limits

Max LOA 165m, beam 20.5m, 10,049DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.59m at springs, 1.52m at neaps.

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

Approach

A turning basin, situated close downstream of the town, has a length of 300m.

Min depth on the Commewijine Bar 2.6m LWS and 5.1m HW.

Port limits

The seaward boundaries of the port, within which a vessel is considered to be arrived, is the entrance of the Suriname, Marowijne, Coppename, Corantijn and Nickerie Rivers.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Controlled by the Harbour Office.

Anchorages

There are anchorages in the Surinam River at Suzanna'sdaal and in Commewijne River at Alkmaar.

Tugs

Two tugs are available. Compulsory for vessels with LOA greater than 60.9m.

Charts and publications

BA 517. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 36, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the Seabuoy and if necessary amend the ETA in local time (3 hours earlier than GMT) after the 12 hour message, via Paramaribo Radio or via the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 12. The arrival message should include forward and aft draughts.

The pilot will be ordered only after receipt of the confirmed (12 hour) and/or amended ETA.

Communications

The coast station "PZN" maintains a 24 hour watch on 500kHz. A continuous guard is maintained on 2182kHz.

VHF: Ch 16 and 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.

Documents

These are prepared by the agent before vessel's arrival.

These must be prepared by the vessel before arrival.

Outward Clearance: This will be prepared by the agent.

Health

Pratique will be granted after the vessel has been cleared by Customs and cannot be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed in Suriname.

Customs and immigration

During the vessel's stay in Moengo each crew member/passenger (including children under 16) will be permitted to retain, in their possession for their own use onboard, the following: 60 cigarettes or 15 cigars or 220 grams tobacco, 0.2 litres of spirits, 0.33 litres of wine, 2 litres of beer.

All quantities in excess of the above will be put under seal. In order to facilitate Customs formalities, stewards should collect all excess quantities before arrival for sealing.

All fire arms and ammunition must be manifested on a Stores List and remain onboard, in bond, for the duration of a vessel's stay in Suriname territorial waters.

Flags

Suriname flag must be displayed at all times.

Notices and regulations

While alongside, vessels must maintain engines and propulsion machinery in readiness to leave the pier under full power, at short notice.

No repairs are permitted which would interfere with this requirement while alongside.

Inspection of ships in Suriname

Maritime Affairs. Cornelius Jongbawstr 2, Paramaribo, Suriname.

Tel: +597 692 474575

Fax: +597 692 472940

Telex: 163 havkan.

ISPS

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

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Limited quantities available.

Medical

Hospital available.

Crew change

Possible, contact agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Johann Pengal International Airport, approx 100km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs, Sat 0700-1200hrs; night work can be arranged.

Where it is

The port of Moengo lies on the Cottica River, a tributary of the Commewijne, which joins the Suriname River at New Amsterdam.

The port

The port was used by the Suriname Aluminium Company for the loading of bauxite, but was taken over by Traymore NV, who rebuilt it as a general purpose port, which was re-opened in 2008.

The District Commissioner officially acted as Harbour Master, but vessel movements, pilotage, etc, were handled by Paramaribo officials.

What are the pilot arrangements at Moengo?

Compulsory, from Paramaribo.

What time zone is Moengo in?

Local time at Moengo is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Moengo?

1000.

Which load line zone is Moengo in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Moengo?

The UN/LOCODE of Moengo is SRMOJ.

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