Port of Paramaribo (SRPBM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paramaribo (UN/LOCODE SRPBM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Suriname, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 5.8333° N, 55.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.6 m, an anchorage depth near 5 m, cargo pier depths around 6 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Suriname
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paramaribo
Where is Port of Paramaribo located?
Port of Paramaribo is a seaport located in Suriname, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 5.8333° N, 55.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paramaribo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paramaribo is SRPBM — country code SR, location code PBM.
How deep is Port of Paramaribo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paramaribo has a channel depth of about 4.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 5 m, cargo pier depths of about 6 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Paramaribo?
Port of Paramaribo reports a maximum draft of 8.5 m, a maximum length of 225 m, a maximum beam of 30 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Paramaribo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paramaribo.
What type of harbor is Port of Paramaribo?
Port of Paramaribo is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Paramaribo have?
Port of Paramaribo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paramaribo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #12410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →