NTM No. 36 Exploration drilling
June 23, 2026NTM No. 38 Passage vessel
June 29, 2026NOTICE TO MARINERS NO.37/2026T
ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC
CHART 2765/2218
SURINAME RIVER – DIJKVELDBANK
DREDGING ACTIVITIES VENSUR JETTY
From 23rd of June till 23rd of August 2026 dredging activities will be conducted alongside the left bank of the Suriname River at Vensur Jetty by the pontoons Victoria 1 and Victoria 2.
The working area is indicated by the following coordinates in WGS 84:
WGS ‘84 | Latitude | Longitude |
A | 05° 46’.415 N | 055° 09’.040 W |
B | 05° 46’.124 N | 055° 08’.759 W |
C | 05° 46’.389 N | 055° 09’.073 W |
D | 05° 46’.094 N | 055° 08’.789 W |
The dredging activities will take place around the clock. The vessels Victoria 1 and Victoria 2 will be using excavators to remove the dredged material from the river bottom. The dredged material will be dumped on the right bank of the Suriname River at Dijkveld. The vessels will be restricted in maneuverability during dredging and will carry the necessary lights and signs.
Communication is through VHF channel 12.
All ships should take notice of the above-mentioned.