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MONTSERRAT
The Soufrière Hills Volcano began erupting on July 18, 1995. The Montserrt Volcano Observatory was established soon afterwards to monitor volcanic activity and provide impartial advice to the civil authorities. Yachts are warned that there is a maritime exclusion zone around the southern parts of the island, extending 2.5 miles or 4 km off shore from the old airport (16.77 degrees north, 62.17 west) to Old Road Bluff (16.75 degrees north, 62.24 degrees west), although this exclusion zone changes, based on current volcano activity. Yachts are also cautioned that ash cloud can inflict severe damage to sails, decks, cockpit canvas and windows, and to air intake filters. The prudent mariner will pass far to the west (some say as many as fifteen miles) or to the east, depending on the prevailing winds.
Visitors to the island and those passing by are advised to tune to ZJB Radio 88.3 or 95.5 FM for up-to-date information on the volcano. Further information, including history and photos can be found at MONTSERRAT
The Soufrière Hills Volcano began erupting on July 18, 1995. The Montserrt Volcano Observatory was established soon afterwards to monitor volcanic activity and provide impartial advice to the civil authorities. Yachts are warned that there is a maritime exclusion zone around the southern parts of the island, extending 2.5 miles or 4 km off shore from the old airport (16.77 degrees north, 62.17 west) to Old Road Bluff (16.75 degrees north, 62.24 degrees west), although this exclusion zone changes, based on current volcano activity. Yachts are also cautioned that ash cloud can inflict severe damage to sails, decks, cockpit canvas and windows, and to air intake filters. The prudent mariner will pass far to the west (some say as many as fifteen miles) or to the east, depending on the prevailing winds.
Visitors to the island and those passing by are advised to tune to ZJB Radio 88.3 or 95.5 FM for up-to-date information on the volcano. Further information, including history and photos can be found at MONTSERRAT
KICK 'EM JENNY UNDERWATER VOLCANO
Kick ‘em Jenny is a submarine volcano located about 5 miles or 8km north of Grenada at 12.18 degrees North and 61.38 degrees West. The underwater volcano should not be confused with the island known as Kick ‘em Jenny or Diamond Rock, just a mile to the northeast of the volcano.
The last eruption of Kick ‘em Jenny occurred in December 2001. At that time, vulcanologists carefully monitored the activity, using equipment installed both at the volcano itself and in the town of Sauters, on the north coast of Grenada.
Kick ‘em Jenny is a submarine volcano located about 5 miles or 8km north of Grenada at 12.18 degrees North and 61.38 degrees West. The underwater volcano should not be confused with the island known as Kick ‘em Jenny or Diamond Rock, just a mile to the northeast of the volcano.
The last eruption of Kick ‘em Jenny occurred in December 2001. At that time, vulcanologists carefully monitored the activity, using equipment installed both at the volcano itself and in the town of Sauters, on the north coast of Grenada.
MEDICAL ISSUES
During a research expedition in March 2003, scientists from the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Unit, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the University of Rhode Island discovered three craters (C1, C2 and Kick 'em Jack) and two domes (D1 and D2) near Kick 'em Jenny. Further investigations are needed to confirm whether these are separate 'live' volcanoes. The Seismic Research Unit of the University of the West Indies is the agency responsible for monitoring earthquakes and volcanoes for the English-speaking islands of the Eastern Caribbean as well as the Dutch islands of Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Martin.
Submarine volcanoes release large quantities of gas bubbles into the water, even in quiet times between eruptions. This can lower the density of the seawater above the vent. This is very dangerous to shipping, because boats entering a zone of lowered water density will lose buoyancy and may sink. For this reason scientists at the Seismic Research Unit, in collaboration with the government of Grenada, have instituted a 1-mile/1.5km exclusion zone around the summit of the volcano for pleasure craft and non-commercial traffic. The volcano is currently at a yellow alert level. If the alert level goes to orange or red, the exclusion zone will extend out to 3-miles/5 km from the summit of the volcano.
For further information, go to Kick 'em Jenny
WHO, the World Health Organization, is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. Among its responsibilities are proving leadership for global health matters and monitoring and assessing health trends. Their website is available is several languages and includes current health information for most countries. WHO
CDC, the United States Center for Diseason Control and Prevention, falls under the Department of Health and Human Services and seeks to accomplish its mission of promoting health by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability, by working with partners throughout the United States and the world to detect and investigate health problems, among other goals. Their website is available in English and Spanish, and includes current health issues for many nations around the world. CDC
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net, from time to time, receives reports of health issues in the island chain and South America, such as outbreaks of dengue fever, requirements for innoculations against yellow fever, and similar concerns. The Net has compiled, over the years, an extensive list of medical resources throughout the Eastern Caribbean. The list includes doctors, dentists, veterinarians, hospitals and laboratories. Entries come from cruisers over the years who have had good experiences with these services, and the Caribbean Safety and Security Net accepts no liability for your use of these resources. Several countries do not allow the publication of this list (it is considered advertising) but if you need medical assistance of a particular type or for a particular country, please e-mail your request MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Similarly, if you use a medical service while cruising and are satisfied with the service, please e-mail us the name, address, phone number, and other contact information so that services may be added to the list. For an extensive view of potentianl health concerns while you travel, WHO and the CDC are good worldwide sources for that information.
SOURCES FOR WEATHER
There are a variety of sources for weather information in the Eastern Caribbean. The Caribbean Compass publishes a list in their January and June issues, and carries the most recently published list on their website: COMPASS WEATHER and use the "Find on this page" feature of your browser to search for the word WEATHER.
There are a variety of sources for weather information in the Eastern Caribbean. The Caribbean Compass publishes a list in their January and June issues, and carries the most recently published list on their website: COMPASS WEATHER and use the "Find on this page" feature of your browser to search for the word WEATHER.