Paramaribo (SRPBM)

Nieuwe Haven is an alternative name for Paramaribo.

Tropical.

Paramaribo is situated on the W bank of the Suriname River, 12nm above its mouth.

LOA 207.4m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.5m, 56,052DWT.

Approx 515,000t of cargo, 104,000TEU and 900 vessels handled annually.

Vessels awaiting a berth can anchor off Paramaribo in depths from 5.0-10.0m, avoiding a submarine power cable laid across the river WNW from Hoek van Meerzorg (05°48'N 055°09'W). Vessels leaving Paramaribo can anchor 5nm below the town if required to await HW, avoiding submarine cables laid across the river NE from Leonsberg (05°55'N 055°06'W). Care should be taken to prevent water snakes, which are poisonous, getting onboard up the cables. Launch Service: While at anchor in Paramaribo a launch may be hired at an hourly rate from the harbour office with arrangements via the agent.

The allowable draught is dependent on the depth at the outer bar at the entrance to the Suriname River. The minimum depth over the outer bar at LW springs is 4.6m and the average rise in tide is 2.7m springs and 2.0m neaps. The bottom of the outer bar is soft mud. Vessels inbound should keep well to windward of the entrance as a strong current of 2.5-3.5kts runs to leeward.

BA 2765, 2766, 517, 4216. Admiralty Pilot NP7A, NP286(7).

The Suriname Navy controls the Suriname River and entrance.

1000.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50GT. Vessels should send ETA 36, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival at the Approach Lightbuoy, and if necessary vessels should amend their ETA after the 12 hour message. The pilot will be ordered only after receipt of the confirmed 12 hours and/or amended ETA. Vessels arriving and departing from the Roads should report their airdraught. Arriving vessels requiring the services of a pilot should contact the harbour office, VHF Ch 12. Throughout 24 hours. Pilots board in the vicinity of the Approach Lightbuoy (06°04.6'N 055°12.8'W). An 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, is the entrance of the Suriname, Marowijne, Coppename, Corantijn and Nickerie Rivers.

There are buoys and beacons marking the channel.

The minimum depth on the bar which extends N across the Suriname River from Braams Point is 4.6m. Depths may be inconsistent due to continuous silting. The bar consists of very soft mud and vessels with draught up to 7.1m have, on occasions, pushed through.Bridge: Approximately 0.5nm S of Hoek van Meerzorg a bridge (05°48.3'N 055°09.8'W) with a vertical clearance of 44m (LW) and 41m (HW) spans the river. Mariners are advised that before approaching the bridge, both anchors are to be prepared for letting go, with crew standing by on the focsle. Controlling factors for all loaded vessels entering or leaving the ports of Paramaribo and Paranam: Largest vessel can be handled LOA 225m and beam 35m. While alongside vessels must maintain engines and propulsion machinery in readiness to leave the pier under full power, on short notice. No repairs are permitted which would interfere with this requirement while alongside. Oil tankers should have their off shore anchor out about soft.

Water depth at MHWN 6.15m; MHWS 6.8m.

There are tugs available of 1,750hp and 756hp, for emergencies only. These tugs are privately owned and stationed at Paramaribo.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

PARAMARIBO 5°49.04'N 55°09.79'W UNCTAD LOCODE: SR PBM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The coast station "PZN" maintains a 24 hour watch on 500kHz. A continuous guard is maintained on 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16. Harbour Office, (Pilot Office), Ch 12, day and night.

During the vessel's stay in Paramaribo 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: ..... 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 Paramaribo. 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 after the 12 hour message, via Paramaribo Radio or via the harbour master on VHF Ch 12, 16. The arrival message should include forward and aft draughts. Vessels should also advise their airdraught on arrival and departure. 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 oil tankers should have their off shore anchor lowered to the bottom.

Pratique will be granted after the vessel has been cleared by customs and cannot be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed in Suriname.

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.