The shipping platform

Location: Roseau is situated on the SW coast of the island of Dominica, which lies between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Windward Islands. General overview: Roseau is the capital and main port. The port of Roseau consists of the Cruise Ship Berth, a ferry terminal and a fishing complex. There are facilities for general cargo, Ro-Ro vessels and tankers at Woodbridge Bay. Exports consist mainly of bananas and other fruit (grapefruit, oranges, limes and coconuts) while imports are made up of general cargo and oil. Traffic figures: Approx 369,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31. Max size: Largest vessel handled: "Dawn Princess", 77,441GT, LOA 260m.