Wageningen (SRAGI)

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.

Tropical.

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

Max draught 4.9m

Upstream of Wageningen.

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.

NP283(1).

The Suriname Navy controls the Suriname River and entrance.

1000.

Compulsory for vessels exceeding 50GT. Vessels should send an ETA through Paramaribo Coast Radio Station 48 and 12 hours in advance to the agent who will arrange for a pilot. The pilot boards in the vicinity of Cor-N Lightbuoy (06° 02'N 057°01'W). Incoming vessel will be boarded by the pilot at the lightbuoy. To facilitate safe embarking/disembarking of pilots, vessels are required to provide proper pilot ladders meeting international safety standards.

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.

There are no navigational aids.

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.

Range 2.0m neaps, 2.8m springs above CD.

Controlled by the harbour office.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

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.

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.

Prior to arrival: From each loading port via airmail/airfreight/e-mail/fax: ..... Documents Copies 1. Bill of Lading 2 2. Manifests Incoming Cargo; 1 Freighted 2 3. Special Cargo; Refrigerator/Container List 3 4. Stowage Plans 2 These documents are required in order to prepare the Suriname Inward Manifests and to facilitate arrangements for discharge. The same documents are required for cargo to be transhipped at Wageningen. Upon arrival: The following prescribed Surinam Government form documents are required for Customs clearance: Documents Copies 1. Manifest for Incoming Cargo 5 2. Manifest for Transit Cargo 1 3. Manifest for Outgoing Cargo 3 These are prepared by the agent before vessel's arrival. Documents Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Stores List 2 3. Crew Declarations (Customs) 2 These must be prepared by the vessel before arrival. Outward Clearance: This will be prepared by the agent.

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.

Suriname flag must be displayed at all times.

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.

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.

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.