L’Express des Iles to suspend operations due to rough seas

L’epress des Iles ferry

L’Express des Iles rotations between Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia have been suspended due to heavy swells and dangerous seas, from January 10 to 14.

This information which was today reported by RCI radio in St. Lucia, has been confirmed by local agent for L’Express des Iles, H.H.V Whitchurch.

L’Express des Iles has announced that the rotations between Guadeloupe and Marie-Galante are being maintained for the time being, with the exception of mid-day rotations, that is, at 12 noon from Grand-Bourg and 1:15 p.m. from Pointe-à -Pitre and rotations on Sunday, January 12 from 6.30 p.m. from Grand-Bourg and 7.30 p.m. from Pointe-à-Pitre.

The report stated also, that this procedure, according to L’Express des Îles, is being implemented in order to ensure passengers safety due to inclement weather conditions.

A resumption of rotations is scheduled for Wednesday January 15 if sea conditions allow.

As a reminder, Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin are on the yellow alert since this morning (Thursday, January 9) for strong winds and dangerous seas along the coast.

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3 Comments

  1. Everything Crash
    January 9, 2020

    I wonder if they would have suspended services if elections were between the 10th to the 14th.

    • DA2DBONE
      January 10, 2020

      Give it a rest. Find a hobby or something. 🤦‍♂️

    • U
      January 11, 2020

      Shut the hell up, people’s lives are at risk hater!

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