Wageningen

Size limits

Max draught 4.9m

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m neaps, 2.8m springs above CD.

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.

Directions: From seaward, in the vicinity of 06°20'N 056°55'W, the track leads SSW until the alignment 210.5° of Bluffpunt (05°57'N 057°04'W) with the NW extremity of Papegaaien Eiland, 4.75nm SSW, can be seen. Then continue along the leading line until a position is reached close to Cor-R Lightbuoy (safe water) (06°02'N 057°01'W).

The track then leads S, passing (with positions relative to Nickerie Punt (05°58'N 057°01'W):

Through a channel (2nm N) marked by lightbuoys (port hand). To the E of the channel lies Turtle Bank which dries and lies up to 2nm offshore. Then, close W of an obstruction (0.7nm NNW); N6 Light Beacon stands close SE of the obstruction. The track then leads into the river close E of the W entrance point (0.3nm SW) marked by N1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand).

Within the river no specific directions are available.

Port limits

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

Traffic schemes and VTS

Controlled by the harbour office.

Anchorages

Upstream of Wageningen.

Restrictions

At the mouth of the river is a mud bar with a least depth of 2.1m. The bar consists of very soft mud and vessels sometimes push through for a depth of 0.6-0.9m.

Vessels alongside must have their main engine ready at all times so that they can unberth at short notice. No repairs are permitted which would interfere with this requirement.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

NP283(1).

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, 12 and 25.

The harbour office maintains a 24 hours watch on VHF Ch 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.

Documents

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 Wageningen 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

Repairs

Not available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via agent.

Medical

Streekziekenhuis Nickerie in Nieuw Nickerie, 50km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Coronie Airport in Totness, 54km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0700-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs, Sat 0700-1200hrs.

Stevedoring gangs work from 0700-2300hrs in 2 shifts from Mon-Fri. Work on Sat and Sun is also possible.

Where it is

Wageningen lies 32km upstream from the port of Nieuw Nickerie.

The port

The main export is rice. Private dock of Mechanised Rice Foundation (SML) is reported to be no longer in use.

The district commissioner officially acts as harbour master, but vessel movements, pilotage, etc, are handled by Nickerie harbour office.

What are the pilot arrangements at Wageningen?

Compulsory for vessels exceeding 50GT.

What time zone is Wageningen in?

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

What is the water density at Wageningen?

1000.

Which load line zone is Wageningen in?

Tropical.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wageningen?

The UN/LOCODE of Wageningen is SRAGI.

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