Moengo (SRMOJ)

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.

Tropical.

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

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

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

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.

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

The Surinam Navy control the Surinam River and entrance.

1000.

Compulsory, from Paramaribo.

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.

Range 2.59m at springs, 1.52m at neaps.

Controlled by the Harbour Office.

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

Prevailing winds: ENE'ly and ESE'ly.

The coast station "PZN" maintains a 24 hour watch on 500kHz. A continuous guard is maintained on 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16 and 12.

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.

Prior to arrival: From each loading port via airmail/airfreight: ..... 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 Moengo. Upon arrival: The following prescribed Suriname 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 and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed in Suriname.

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.