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lundi 24 août 2020

MARCO SUIVI DE LAURA




La tempête Laura, après avoir provoqué beaucoup de dégâts et des décès sur la République Dominicaine et Haïti, est désormais juste au sud de Cuba, entre l'île et celles des Caymans. 

Elle s'est un peu renforcé à 55 knts même is la convection semble moins organisée que hier.

Pour le moment, le gros des précipitations se fait en mer et seul Grand Cayman est directement impacté. 

Le risque d'un ouragan de Cat. 2 ou plus arrive sur la Louisiane ou le Mexique est de plus en plus probable et ce, 48h après le passage de la tempête Marco qui va toucher la Louisiane dans les prochaines heures...




dimanche 14 juin 2015

VENEZUELA CET ETE 2015


Bientôt l'été et la saison cyclonique aux Antilles : une solution ! 
partir passer la saison aux iles du Venezuela, la Blanquilla, entrée et formalités à Gran Roque la capitale de l'archipel des Roques, puis Pffft, tranquilles au Avès...







http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/venezuela-12312/

Dernière mise à jour le: 6 mai 2015 - Information toujours valide le: 14 juin 2015

Sécurité

Le Vénézuéla fait partie des pays ayant le plus fort taux de criminalité au monde. Les conditions de sécurité continuent de s’y dégrader rapidement. Si Caracas reste la ville la plus dangereuse, les autres grands centres urbains ne sont pas épargnés. Il est donc conseillé à nos ressortissants qui souhaiteraient se rendre au Vénézuéla de préparer leur séjour avec le plus grand soin. Il est préconisé à tout voyageur d’informer régulièrement ses proches du bon déroulement de son voyage, par téléphone (se munir d’un téléphone portable local, modèle de base afin de ne pas attirer l’attention) ou par courriel.
Caracas
Caracas est la ville la plus dangereuse du pays. Si la majorité des crimes sont commis dans les "Barrios", bidonvilles locaux disséminés dans la ville, aucun autre quartier n’est réellement épargné par ce fléau. Le quartier de Chacaito (avenue de "Sabana Grande" notamment), pourtant situé dans l’est de la capitale, zone plus résidentielle et considérée comme relativement moins dangereuse que l’ouest et le centre, n’est pas non plus sans risque. Plusieurs de nos compatriotes ont été victimes d’agressions dans ce quartier.
D’une façon générale, il est conseillé de respecter en toutes occasions des règles minimales de prudence (pas de signe ostentatoire de richesse, vigilance envers d’éventuelles filatures, utilisation de taxis assermentés, fermeture du véhicule durant les trajets). Il est par ailleurs fortement recommandé de ne pas stationner et de ne pas se promener à pied pendant la journée, et à plus forte raison la nuit. Les déplacements, même motorisés, dans les quartiers du centre et de l’ouest de la capitale sont à éviter. Le visiteur de passage évitera aussi l’hôtellerie en dehors des quartiers est de la capitale.
La province
L’archipel de Los Roques, le parc de Canaima et le delta de L’Orénoque, compte tenu de leur éloignement des centres urbains, sont à ce stade moins exposés aux risques liés à la délinquance et à la criminalité, bien que la prudence pour s’y rendre et s’y déplacer soit de rigueur.
La plus grande vigilance doit être observée dans les zones suivantes :
  • Cumana et ses deux péninsules, Paria et Araya ;
  • la péninsule de Paraguana, au nord de la ville de Coro ;
  • l’entrée du lac de Maracaïbo ;
  • îles de Margarita et de Los Testigos ;
  • zones frontalières avec la Colombie et le Brésil, particulièrement dangereuses en raison des activités de la guérilla colombienne ainsi que des mafias spécialisées dans le trafic de stupéfiants, la contrebande d’essence et les enlèvements.
Recrudescence des agressions sur l’île de Margarita
Face à l’aggravation sur l’île des violences à l’encontre des ressortissants étrangers (agressions physiques, y compris armées), la plus grande prudence est recommandée aux voyageurs.
Les côtes ne sont pas épargnées. Des agressions sur les plages ont été rapportées.
Piraterie
Des affaires régulièrement signalées de piraterie doivent inciter les plaisanciers se rendant au Vénézuéla, en particulier au large ou aux abords de l’île de Margarita, à redoubler de vigilance.
En outre, le mouillage en dehors des marinas surveillées est à proscrire.
Voir également la fiche « Piraterie maritime ».
Aéroports
La plus grande prudence est recommandée dans la zone aéroportuaire de l’aéroport international de Caracas (Maiquetía), où la sécurité des personnes n’est que partiellement assurée, malgré la présence d’effectifs policiers. Des agressions y ont été enregistrées, à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur des aérogares et lors du trajet entre l’aéroport et le lieu de destination.
Afin de limiter les risques mentionnés ci-dessus, il est fortement recommandé aux voyageurs d’avoir recours aux services de taxis identifiés par l’autorité aéroportuaire (véhicules noirs avec plaque minéralogique jaune présents au niveau "arrivées" de l’aéroport) et de décliner les offres d’intermédiaires qui les guideraient vers d’autres zones ou d’autres niveaux du bâtiment. De nombreux enlèvements ont été opérés au départ de l’aéroport selon la technique précédemment décrite : il convient donc d’être particulièrement vigilant.
A Maiquetía, le passage du terminal international à l’aéroport national s’effectue par un passage souterrain ou par l’extérieur. Il convient de privilégier la première option et d’éviter toute ostentation d’objets de valeur.
Délinquance
La liste des risques liés au développement de la délinquance est longue. Un inventaire exhaustif des techniques d’agression est impossible à dresser.
Les règles élémentaires de prudence sont donc de mise :
  • limiter les déplacements nocturnes et dans tous les cas éviter de se déplacer seul le soir ;
  • ne pas porter d’objets de valeur (bijoux, appareils photo, etc.) ;
  • être toujours porteur de pièces d’identité (de préférence des photocopies, les originaux étant conservés dans le coffre de l’hôtel) ;
  • ne pas quitter de vue ses bagages ;
  • éviter le stationnement dans des endroits isolés ou non gardés et, dans tous les cas, s’assurer de l’environnement du véhicule avant d’en descendre ;
  • éviter les déplacements à vélo, plusieurs compatriotes ayant été victimes d’agressions en 2013 et 2014 ;
  • éviter, dans toutes les régions du pays, de pratiquer le camping sauvage ;
  • éviter l’auto-stop : les transports par bus (voyages de préférence durant la journée), même s’ils ne sont pas à l’abri des vols de bagages et d’attaques à main armée, sont peu onéreux et confortables ;
  • privilégier les établissements financiers installés dans des quartiers résidentiels et les centres commerciaux et n’utiliser les distributeurs automatiques qu’en plein jour et dans les endroits fréquentés ;
  • en raison du fort risque de duplication, il est recommandé de n’utiliser sa carte de crédit que dans les hôtels de standing international et, dans tous les cas, de ne jamais quitter sa carte des yeux ;
  • avoir toujours quelque chose à donner (somme d’argent par exemple) afin d’éviter l’irritation de l’agresseur et sa frustration, qui pourraient déboucher sur des actes de violence ;
  • ne recourir qu’à des taxis dûment identifiés et disposant de plaques d’immatriculation jaunes, signe de la possession d’une licence ;
  • en cas d’agression à main armée, ne pas résister.
Par ailleurs, en dépit de l’absence de statistiques sur les crimes sexuels, il est conseillé, là aussi, la plus grande prudence à nos ressortissantes.
Les voyageurs sont invités à signaler à l’ambassade, dans les plus brefs délais, toute arrestation ou toute agression (consulat.caracas-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr) dont eux-mêmes ou un de leurs proches auraient fait l’objet.
Risques liés à la situation politique
Pour d’évidentes raisons de sécurité, il est recommandé aux voyageurs de se tenir éloignés des manifestations politiques organisées tant dans la capitale qu’en province et aux journalistes effectuant un reportage de prendre contact avec le service de presse de l’Ambassade.
Stupéfiants
Les autorités vénézuéliennes exercent une étroite surveillance sur les voyageurs. Les bagages sont systématiquement fouillés au départ.
Les feuilles de coca, en vente libre dans certains pays andins, sont répertoriées au Vénézuéla comme des produits stupéfiants. Toute personne contrôlée en possession de ces feuilles est passible d’une peine de cinq à dix années d’emprisonnement.
Il est conseillé de prendre garde à l’usage délictueux de la scopolamine, drogue qui, mélangée à une boisson, des aliments ou inhalée (par exemple sur un mouchoir), cause une perte de volonté, de conscience et une amnésie temporaire.
Risques naturels
La cordillère littorale du Vénézuéla (et notamment Caracas) constitue une région à risque sismique.
Depuis plusieurs années, inondations, coulées de boue et glissements de terrain se sont malheureusement répétés.
En cas de déplacement dans des zones présentant des risques naturels, respecter les recommandations d’usage.
Risques liés aux baignades en mer
Bien que rarissimes en temps normal, des attaques de requins peuvent néanmoins survenir dans les Caraïbes.







lundi 11 mai 2015

SÉCURITÉ SÉCURITÉ SÉCURITÉ











 



The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN)

By CSSN — last modified Apr 05, 2014 09:02 AM
The voice net for CSSN has now been discontinued as from 1st April 2014. However, their website, www.safetyandsecuritynet.com continues to be updated.
Published: 2014-04-05 00:00:00
Topics: Communications , Piracy
Countries: Anguilla , Antigua & Barbuda , Aruba , Bahamas , Barbados , Bonaire , British Virgin Islands , Cayman Islands , Cuba , Curacao , Dominica , Dominican Republic , Grenada , Guadeloupe , Haiti , Jamaica , Martinique , Montserrat , Puerto Rico , Saba , Sint Maarten , Spanish Virgin Islands , St Barts , St Kitts & Nevis , St Lucia , St Martin , St Vincent & the Grenadines , Statia , Trinidad & Tobago , Turks & Caicos

The Caribbean Safety and Security net (CSSN) was started by cruisers 17 years ago and has been “staffed” by many dedicated volunteers over the course of it history.
It is open to anyone who has access to the Internet.  It has adapted and evolved over the years in content and format as new needs became apparent, and new technology opened up new communications channels.
CSSN remains dedicated to maintaining a centralized data source, collecting and disseminating accurate current and historic information about safety and security issues that affect yachts in the Caribbean, allowing everyone to make informed decisions about their cruising destinations.
Visit the website at www.safetyandsecuritynet.com .


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 Venezuela - Profile

Facts

  • Lying on the direct route to Panama and also being rarely affected by hurricanes, the Venezuelan coast and particularly the offlying islands are a convenient cruising destination. The islands abound in picturesque anchorages and diving is excellent almost everywhere, particularly among the scores of islets and cays of Los Roques . The Venzuelans are friendly and there is little tourism or charter boats to spoil the anchorages.
  • Sadly however, the number of foreign yachts visiting Venezuela has declined substantially in the last few years, not only due to the high crime rate but concerns over the unstable government, corrupt officials, high consumer prices, widespread shortages and so on.
  • The Delta of the Orinoco has been popular with cruising boats in the past as much of it can be explored by keeled boats (see security advice below for this region).
  • Those interested in the mountainous interior can leave their boats in the safety of one of the many marinas.
  • Venezuela is cheaper when provisioning for price controlled goods, such as fuel, beef, chicken and coffee, but little else.
  • Repair facilities are generally good and the prices competitive since labour costs are low; however, a written estimate should be obtained before embarking on any major work. There are good repair facilities and several boatyards in Cumaná, however be sure to check on the current situation as in the past there have been a number of attacks on yachts here.
  • The majority of cruising yachts that need work done choose Puerto La Cruz where there are haulout facilities and spare parts can be obtained. Puerto La Cruz has now become the boating capital of Venezuela as far as foreign vessels are concerned, due to the good shipyards and marinas that have opened in recent years. Security is good also.
  • The Venezuelan Coastguard (Guardia) do on occasion stop boats for spot inspections. They will ask the name of vessel, ask to see your boat papers and perhaps inspect the boat. If all is correct you are free to go. If something is found to be wrong they can and will ask you to return to their port. Local cruisers advise however that the Guardia are not well trained in seamanship or piloting and the Captain should use discretion and only follow their orders if he/she feels it is safe to do so.

Security

March 2015: Due to the political and economic situation in Venezuela, it is recommended that yachts intending to visit Venezuela consider their options carefully. The lack of food and soaring inflation rate has made the country very unstable. The USA has declared a national security emergency, therefore all US yachts, or those carrying US citizens, are considered at this time to be at high risk.
See CSSN report for more details.
See the latest Foreign Office advice here.
In recent years, Venezuela has seen a decline in the number of visiting yachts due to the steadily deteriorating safety situation. In certain areas (in particular Margarita and Testigos) there have been an increasing number of muggings, robberies and even knife attacks reported by visiting sailors, which have caused many to avoid this beautiful country and change their cruising plans for elsewhere.
It is not so much the number of attacks that cause concern, but the violent nature of these attacks. However, it is important to remember that with a coastline of nearly 1800 miles and 100’s of offshore islands, Venezuela is a vast cruising area, and whilst there are some parts that should perhaps still be avoided or at least approached with care, there are other areas that are safe to cruise where sailors do not encounter any problems.
Also keep in mind that because of security considerations very few foreign yachts now visit Venezuela, so when you read of something happening to a yacht there, it is happening within the context of a much smaller population than the same incident in the Eastern Caribbean.
Perhaps the "safest" places to anchor in Venezuela are Los Roques, Isla de la Blanquilla (as it permanently has the guardia nacional sited here) and the islands of Aves de Sotavento and Barlovento. If considering other places, it is recommended to consult ONSA's webpage.
Whilst noonsite has received reports that the Venezuelan Coastguard are patrolling eastward along the Paria Peninsula, a cruising yacht was boarded by pirates here in November 2013 (see below). The Paria Peninsula where this incident occurred has been the site of several other violent piracy attacks, one of them fatal. Cruisers should fully consider the risks before traveling in this area and those using “buddy boats” should have firm, agreed plans in place for routing and regular communications as well as emergency communications and response plans for use before, during and after any perceived threat or event.
General advice from cruisers here is "don't let the beautiful surroundings put you off guard". Be careful not to flash money around and be sure to secure all items on deck and always lift and lock the dinghy and outboard at night, wherever you are in the Caribbean.
In 2012, two attacks were reported:
The first a boarding, violent attack and robbery off the NE coast - see here.
The second a boarding and armed robbery at gunpoint in the Orinoco Delta - see here.
In 2013, one fatal attack and one pirate attack were reported:
Dutch skipper shot on board trying to resist a robbery in Porlamar, Isla Margarita - see here.
Boarded by pirates, robbed and attacked off the Paria Peninsula - see here.
If cruising the Manamo/Orinoco area of Venezulea, locals advise that visiting yachts SHOULD NOT go to villages or towns like Boca de Uracoa. Stay between the very friendly and peaceful Warao people and at the Eco Lodges, of which there are several in the region.
Free Cruising Guides have completed the Caribbean Security Index (CSI) review of 2013 and updated the country ratings. The latest update of the CSI contains new information that may be important to you to “route around crime.”
See this report athttp://www.noonsite.com/General/Piracy/caribbean-crime-caribbean-security-index-csi-review-of-2013
Check the Noonsite Piracy pages the Caribbean Safety Net and ONSA for information on the current situation.
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (safetyandsecuritynet@gmail.com) gather information by anchorage or by island, so sailors can plan their cruising in the Caribbean with an eye to appropriate behaviour and precautions wherever they decide to go. Should you have information about a security incident, as well as contacting Noonsite please also forward details to the Caribbean Safety and Security Net, as theirs is the most comprehensive source of Caribbean security incidents against sailors on the net. Please be sure to include boat name, date of incident and anchorage/port where the incident took place.
Last updated March 2015.
ONSA - For Maritime Safety in Venezuela
ONSA - the non-governmental national organization for search and rescue and maritime safety in the aquatic spaces of Venezuela – publish a "Risk Zones" map. They recommend that visiting cruisers view the map before deciding where to cruise in Venezuela. The areas where recent attacks have taken place are classed by ONSA as "High Risk Zones".

Weather

Venezuela has a tropical climate and there is little change between the seasons, although it is drier from December to April. The northern coast and offlying islands are under the influence of the NE trade winds, which blow strongly between December and April. Summer winds are lighter and Venezuela is very rarely affected by tropical storms.
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia e Hidrologia (in Spanish)
For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page.

Main Ports

Carenero * , Carupano * , Cumaná (Puerto Sucre) * , Gulf of Cariaco , La Guaira & Caraballeda * , Los Monjes , Los Roques , Los Testigos * , Pampatar, Margarita * , Porlamar, Margarita * , Puerto Cabello , Puerto La Cruz *

* indicates port of entry


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 St Martin - Profile

Facts

  • One of the northern Leeward Islands, St Martin is part of the French overseas départment of Guadeloupe, while Sint Maarten, which occupies the southern half of the same island, is Dutch, part of the Netherlands Antilles.
  • Both tourism and yachting have developed at a great rate during the last decade.
  • Port Lonvilliers marina is the best hurricane hole on the island, being completely enclosed and offering protection from every direction.
  • Overall, repair facilities and chandleries are somewhat better on the Dutch side of the island. There are more cruiser bars and cheaper places to eat out as well.
  • NOTE: Both sides of the island use the IALA-B (green to port) buoyage system.

Security

March 2015: Locked dinghy and outboard thefts continue to be a problem in the Lagoon, St. Martin.
February 2014: Multiple crimes against cruisers. See Report.
December 2013: Several anchored yachts were robbed at night while in Simpson Bay. Police admitted this has been an ongoing problem for the last 12 months. See Report.
December 2012: A female skipper was attacked ashore and robbed after checking-in at Marigot Bay.
June 2012: Since May, a great deal of thefts from yachts in Marigot Bay and Marina Fort Louis (mainly electronics, dinghies and outboards).

May 2012: Over 30 dinghies have been reported stolen on the local cruiser's net in Grand Case over the last month, many from boats at anchor during the night along with outboards.

April 2012: There has been a spate of dinghy thefts from the dinghy dock at Marigot Bay.
See reports adjacent.
Dinghy and outboard thefts, plus opportunist theft from yachts, is a common occurrence in St. Martin and appears to be on the increase. Yachts visiting St. Martin should take every available precaution, including good security mechanisms on the dinghy, and possibly consider not being away from the yacht after dark.
Sadly it seems that petty theft and crime against cruisers has also spread ashore. Cruisers should be sure to find out the whereabouts of un-safe neighbourhoods from fellow cruisers beforehand and to not walk ashore alone.
Free Cruising Guides have completed the Caribbean Security Index (CSI) review of 2013 and updated the country ratings. The latest update of the CSI contains new information that may be important to you to “route around crime.”
See this report athttp://www.noonsite.com/General/Piracy/caribbean-crime-caribbean-security-index-csi-review-of-2013
Check the Noonsite Piracy Pages and the Caribbean Safety & Security Net for information on the current island situation.
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (safetyandsecuritynet@gmail.com) gather information by anchorage or by island, so sailors can plan their cruising in the Caribbean with an eye to appropriate behaviour and precautions wherever they decide to go. Should you have suffered a boarding, robbery or attack on your yacht or have information about a yachting-related security incident, go to the CSSN homepage and click on the "Report an Incident" icon. The associated form is quick and simple to complete and ensures that all the necessary details are reported. The CSSN is the most comprehensive source of Caribbean security incidents against sailors on the net. Remember, it is every cruiser's responsibility to ensure that incidents are reported.
Last updated March 2015.

Weather

http://www.antiguamet.com/Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office providing public weather forecasts for Antigua & Barbuda, the Leeward Islands and the BVIs.
SMX Cyclone (in French - marine weather & cylone warnings)
For links to free global weather information, forecast services and extreme weather information see the Noonsite Weather Page.

Main Ports

Anse Marcel * , Marigot Bay * , Oyster Pond *

* indicates port of entry
Sue Richards
Sue Richards says:
Jan 18, 2014 08:24 PM
Jan. 17, 2014 - French bridge currently experiencing problems and appears to not be opening (our friends had to go out the other bridge yesterday). Dutch Bridge has new times not shown in cruising guides and most web sites. New times effective Nov 15 are posted here www.smyc.com/content/new-simpson-bay-causeway-bridge-opening-hours (these match what the Dutch bridge authority gave us last week).
SY Day Dreamer
MBujnoch
MBujnoch says:
Feb 27, 2014 02:06 AM
The morning opening time for the Sandy Ground Bridge (French side entrance to lagoon) has been changed from 0815 to 0900. There is no monitoring of any VHF channel by this bridge. Best bet to verify times is to hail Shrimpys (morning net controller) on channel 10.
Sue Richards
Sue Richards says:
Feb 09, 2015 10:19 PM
The fee for entering through the Dutch side bridge depends on length.
12 meters or less is $7 US.
The costs go up if you are larger.
Every week you stay on the Dutch side costs $20 US.
Dutch C/I is at the Bridge and you actually see 2 people (not 3).

It costs 5 Euros each day to anchor in Marigot Bay on the French Side with an initial charge of 20 Euros when you first arrive, if you anchor in Marigot Bay. There is no charge for anchoring anywhere else on the French Side, either outside or inside the Lagoon.

The channel from the French side bridge has shifted because of hurricane Gonzolo and varies because the marks are also missing. It is best to enter through the Dutch side bridge and then go through the new Causeway bridge to the French Side. There is no charge for the French Side bridge.

Most people come in the Dutch Side and then decide either to anchor or just proceed to the French Side and check in, once in the lagoon. Or you can just anchor in Marigot Bay with lots of room (because of the daily charge).

We left Sint Maarten/St. Martin 3 days ago so this information is current.

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