But the French West Indies — Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Guadeloupe’s six dependencies — seem as placid as the emerald waters that lap their pearl-white beaches.

Amidst it all, the French West Indies—Martinique, Guadeloupe and their islet dependencies—glide ever closer to full membership in Charles de Gaulle’s French Community.

During the first quarter of 2016, PCRF line’s capacity which links the French West Indies to Europe will be increased by replacing current 2,200 TEU capacity vessels by 2,800 TEU capacity vessels.