Seaport · Suriname
Port of Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie (Suriname) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 12405). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Suriname
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SRICK
- World Port Index no.
- 12405
- Coordinates
- 5.95°N, 57.00°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Suriname
- Other names
- New Nickerie
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 2.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 163.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 4.9 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,430 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,930 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nieuw Nickerie, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 124 (Enroute) - East Coast of South America.
Frequently asked questions about Nieuw Nickerie
Where is Port of Nieuw Nickerie?
Nieuw Nickerie (Suriname) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 5.95°N, 57.00°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nieuw Nickerie?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SRICK for Nieuw Nickerie. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Nieuw Nickerie?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 163.0 m, draft 4.9 m for Nieuw Nickerie. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Nieuw Nickerie from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,930 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Nieuw Nickerie?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nieuw Nickerie through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.