Port of Nieuw Nickerie (SRICK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nieuw Nickerie (UN/LOCODE SRICK) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Suriname, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.9500° N, 57.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 2.1 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Suriname
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nieuw Nickerie
Where is Port of Nieuw Nickerie located?
Port of Nieuw Nickerie is a seaport located in Suriname, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.9500° N, 57.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nieuw Nickerie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nieuw Nickerie is SRICK — country code SR, location code ICK.
How deep is Port of Nieuw Nickerie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nieuw Nickerie has a channel depth of about 2.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Nieuw Nickerie?
Port of Nieuw Nickerie reports a maximum draft of 4.9 m, a maximum length of 163 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Nieuw Nickerie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nieuw Nickerie.
What type of harbor is Port of Nieuw Nickerie?
Port of Nieuw Nickerie is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nieuw Nickerie have?
Port of Nieuw Nickerie is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nieuw Nickerie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12405), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →