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Do you see suspicious activities at sea, see someone in trouble or having troubles yourself? Call 913. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or send us a Whatsapp to: +5999 5100913

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ABOUT US

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ABOUT THE COASTGUARD
 

As Coastguards, we track down drugs and weapons, but also illegal fishery, immigration, and pollution. We search for and rescue people in an emergency. We check if rules are being followed. Our mission? To keep the water as safe as possible for everyone.

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BOK TRAINING


During the Coastguard basic training (BOK) you intensively train yourself to become a junior crew member of a Metal Shark or Cutter; our fast and hi-tech ships. You and your fellow students come from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and int. Maarten.

Your course comprises nine months of lectures followed by two internships. What does your complete schedule look like?


  • Year 1: You follow the basic training (BOK) course that trains you from sailor to Able seaman.
  • Year 2 t/m 5: Successfully finished your BOK? You get a temporary position for six years.
  • Year 6 en 7: Want to continue? You get an elementary police training course to become a basic police officer on an MBO-3 level

Our fleet is the tool we use to ensure maritime safety. Our fleet is the biggest in the Caribbean, and you can already tell we are proud of it. Step into the world of Cutters, Metal Sharks, Dash 8’s and other advanced sailing and flying units.21



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Op zee kan snelheid het verschil maken.De Metal Shark is ontworpen voor snelle inzet, zodat de Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied direct kan handelen wanneer dat nodig is.#coastguard #dutchcaribbean #Dutchcaribbeancoastguard #KustwachtCaribischgebied #Protecting #samensterk #curacao #bonaire #aruba #sxm #Statia #saba #teamwork #StrongerTogether💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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Every May 1st, Marinierskazerne Savaneta welcomes the community for its annual open day and this year was extra special. 🇦🇼🔥The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard also marked its 30th anniversary with great vibes, great people, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a recap of an amazing day.#coastguard #aruba #samensterk #fyp #explorepages ... See MoreSee Less
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Tijdens Velas Curaçao 2026 zal de Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied aanwezig zijn met collega’s op locatie. Bezoekers zijn van harte welkom om kennis te maken en een kijkje te nemen aan boord van onze cutter, die speciaal voor het publiek geopend zal zijn voor bezichtiging.📍 Locatie: Motetwerf🕒 Openingstijden:2 mei van 14.00 – 21.003 mei van 10.00 – 21.004 mei van 10.00 – 21.00We kijken ernaar uit om u te verwelkomen aan boord tijdens Velas Curaçao 2026.#CoastGuard #DutchCaribbean #Dutchcaribbeancoastguard #KustwachtCaribischgebied #Protecting #SamenSterk #Curacao #Bonaire #Aruba #SXM #Statia #Saba #Teamwork #strongertogether💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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