Folle-Anse (GPFAE)

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.

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

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

Draught 9.0m.

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.

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

1025.

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

Optional from Pointe-a-Pitre on 48 hours notice. The pilot boards at Pointe-a-Pitre Roads at 0400hrs allowing for dawn berthing in Folle-Anse.

Notable marks on Marie-Galante are Capesterre Leading Lights (white square towers with red bands 7m and 6m high 6 miles ENE), a conspicuous red and white television mast (15°53.9'N 061°18.6'W) and a radio mast (15°53.8'N 061° 15.7'W).

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.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly cyclone season Jul-Nov. The offshore isles Marie Galante and Les Saintes offer safe anchorages.

FOLLE ANSE, MARIE-GALANTE 15°56.51'N 61°20.35'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GP PTP For details see: MARTINIQUE (France), SURNAV (FRENCH WEST INDIES) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 10/20 French Bulletin 6/20, (RSDRA2020000032590), 10/20 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Ch 12.

..... Document Copy 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 1 3. Port of Call List 1 4. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 5. Safety Radio Certificate 1 6. Safety Construction Certificate 1 7. International Oil Pollution Certificate 1

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