Folle Anse

Size limits

Draught 9.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

NW coast of the island N of Pointe Cimetiere (15°59.0'N 061°19.0'W) is prone to swell due to NE winds.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Local knowledge is required for Ilet du Vieux Fort Channel (16°00.0'N 061°18.0'W) between the island and the coral banks on SE coast which has 4.9m depth.

Mooring

Buoys located off the N and S ends of the pierhead assist larger vessels to berth/unberth.

Charts and publications

BA 491, 618. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA's: Notice to be given at least 24 hours in advance then repeated 1 hour prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 12.

ISPS

For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Where it is

Folle Anse is situated on the W side of Marie-Galante, one of the offshore islands of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea.

The port

The dominant economy is sugar cane grown on the island and exported to Europe, with the local rum - Rhum Agricole - made with fresh cane juice produced by 3 distilleries. The port also serves the island's fast growing tourist industry.

What are the pilot arrangements at Folle Anse?

Optional from Pointe-a-Pitre on 48 hours notice.

What time zone is Folle Anse in?

Local time at Folle Anse is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Folle Anse?

1025.

Which load line zone is Folle Anse in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Folle Anse?

The UN/LOCODE of Folle Anse is GPFAE.

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