Tuesday, September 26, 2017 — In an effort to speed up the arrival process of relief items into Dominica, the following information should be forwarded to the OECS Commission from all vessels originating in the OECS destined for Dominica to ensure ease of passage:
- Vessel name
- Length, draft and height
- Cargo and port requirement
- Estimated day and time of arrival
- Duration of stay
- Homeport
- Proposed port of entry (Roseau or Portsmouth)
The Commission will relay this information to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), which will liaise with the relevant authorities on the ground in Dominica.
All information should be sent to media@oecs.org.
