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Port Overview
Crocus Bay, located in Anguilla (AI), is a strategically positioned maritime facility serving the Caribbean region. Situated on the island’s northwestern coast, this port plays a crucial role in supporting Anguilla’s maritime trade and tourism infrastructure. Despite its relatively small size, Crocus Bay offers significant potential for maritime operations, leveraging its unique geographic position in the Lesser Antilles.
Geographic Location & Access
Precise Coordinates: 18.217°N, -63.0715°E
Located on the northern coast of Anguilla, Crocus Bay provides an excellent maritime approach with clear navigation channels. The port benefits from a sheltered bay configuration, offering natural protection from prevailing Caribbean maritime conditions. Proximity to major shipping routes in the northeastern Caribbean enhances its strategic importance, with relatively straightforward approach channels and minimal navigational challenges.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
Crocus Bay’s maritime infrastructure is designed to accommodate various vessel types, with particular strengths in supporting smaller to medium-sized maritime vessels. Key infrastructure features include:
– Multipurpose berth configurations
– Moderate cargo handling capabilities
– Limited but efficient storage facilities
– Adaptable terminal spaces for diverse maritime operations
– Basic container handling equipment
– Specialized areas for marine logistics and support services
Technical Specifications
Critical technical parameters include:
– Maximum Draft: 50 meters
– Channel Depth: Approximately 10-15 meters
– Tidal Range: Moderate, typically 0.5-1.0 meters
– Vessel Size Limitations: Suitable for medium-sized commercial and passenger vessels
– Navigation Aids: Standard Caribbean maritime navigation systems
– Pilotage: Mandatory for vessels exceeding 500 gross tonnage
Operational Services
Port operational services encompass:
– Basic stevedoring capabilities
– Limited bunker fuel provisions
– Fresh water supply services
– Elementary ship maintenance support
– Customs and immigration facilities
– Standard maritime security protocols
– Basic waste management services
Commercial & Economic Aspects
Commercial characteristics include:
– Competitive port dues structure
– Integration with local maritime economic zones
– Limited but functional intermodal connections
– Support for tourism and small-scale commercial maritime activities
– Potential for specialized maritime service development
Strategic Importance
Crocus Bay represents a niche maritime facility with strategic potential, particularly for:
– Regional maritime tourism
– Small-scale commercial shipping
– Specialized marine logistics
– Supporting Anguilla’s maritime infrastructure
– Serving as a potential emergency maritime support location
Competitive Advantages
Key strategic advantages include:
– Sheltered bay configuration
– Proximity to Caribbean shipping routes
– Flexible operational capabilities
– Potential for specialized maritime services
– Strategic location in the Lesser Antilles
Cargo Handling Capabilities
Optimized for:
– General cargo
– Limited containerized freight
– Marine tourism vessels
– Small-scale commercial maritime operations
Conclusion
Crocus Bay offers a compact but strategically positioned maritime facility with versatile operational capabilities. While not a major commercial port, it provides essential maritime infrastructure for Anguilla,
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