Paranam

Size limits

Max LOA 220m, beam 35m, draught 10m, 50,000DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m neaps, 2.7m springs. HW occur at Paranam 1 hour after HW at Paramaribo.

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

Approach

Vessels inbound should keep well to windward of the entrance as a strong current of 2.5-3.5kts runs to leeward.

Min depth over the bar, of soft mud, is 4.3m.

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

Vessels are not allowed to anchor in the vicinity of Paranam, causing obstruction to river traffic, but may do so at Groot Chatillon with 8m depth upstream of the first bend above Paranam. Vessels may also anchor 3.3nm downstream at Simonspolder. Loaded vessels, awaiting the next high tide to proceed to sea, use the anchorage off Suzannasdaal with 7m depth.

Restrictions

An overhead cable with a vertical clearance of 41m HW (44m LW) spans the river close upstream of Paramaribo New Harbour.

Recommended under keel clearance over the bar is 0.45m.

Airdraught from waterline to top of hatch coaming is 14.6m.

Tugs

Officials will allow tugboat assistance request only for emergencies.

Charts and publications

BA 2764, 2765. 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 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: "PZN": Ch 16, 12, 25.

Harbour Master: Ch 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 Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed in Suriname.

Customs and immigration

During the vessel's stay in Paranam each crew member/passenger (excluding 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 vessels 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

Where it is

Paranam is a private port situated on the West bank of the Suriname river, approx 64km from the Light Vessel, upstream from Paramaribo. The Sub-Port of La Vigilantia lies 0.5nm downstream of Paranam and handles general cargo for the mining industry and also steel, timber and cement.

The port

The port is owned by Suralco/Alcoa, there are three private docks for handling bulk bauxite, alumina, general cargo, and oil. The district commissioner officially acts as harbour master, but vessel movements, pilotage, etc, are handled by Paramaribo officials.

The Sub-Port of La Vigilantia is privately owned and operated by Suriname Port Services NV.

What are the pilot arrangements at Paranam?

Compulsory for vessels over 50GT.

What time zone is Paranam in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Paranam?

The deepest berth listed is at Paranam Terminal: 10.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Paranam?

1000.

Which load line zone is Paranam in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Paranam?

The UN/LOCODE of Paranam is SRPRM.

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