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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 dinsdagavond 3 maart, kort na zonsondergang, ontving het Maritiem Operatie Centrum (MOC) van de Kustwacht een verzoek om assistentie van het Korps Politie Curaçao.Het betrof een Nederlandse vrouw (toerist) die zelf contact had opgenomen met de politie nadat zij tijdens een wandeling in de omgeving van Lagun, Banda Bou, was verdwaald en haar weg niet meer kon terugvinden. Gelukkig had zij nog voldoende batterijcapaciteit op haar mobiele telefoon om haar situatie door te geven.Na ontvangst van de melding, nam het MOC direct contact op met een kustwacht helikopter die op dat moment op patrouille was. De vliegroute werd aangepast en de helikopter zette koers richting Lagun. Gedurende de inzet bleef de politie telefonisch in contact met de betrokkene totdat de helikopter ter plaatse arriveerde.Ze werd snel gelokaliseerd en per helikopter naar Hato overgebracht, waar Politur haar overnam voor begeleiding en afhandeling.#coastguard #kustwacht #searchandrescue #curacao #aruba #sintmaarten ... See MoreSee Less
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🚤 The Regatta & Safety at Sea 🌊The 46th Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta runs from March 5th to 8th, with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard fully prepared to protect our waters and ensure the safety of all participants and spectators at sea.Throughout the Regatta, the Coast Guard will be actively patrolling with the Metal Sharks, the Poema Cutter, and other units. In collaboration with Police, Marines, Customs, and Immigration, we’re committed to keeping all participants and spectators safe during this world-class sailing event.Safety at sea is our top priority. Please remember the following:• One life vest per person onboard• Do not exceed your vessel’s maximum capacity• Carry a fully charged phone, a working VHF radio, and GPS onboard at all times• Have a valid ID or passport, and ensure all boat documents are up-to-date and onboard• Clear with Immigration upon arrival/departure• Dinghies must have lights on after sunset• No public intoxication while operating a vesselLet’s work together to make the 2026 Regatta safe, successful, and unforgettable.⚓ Sail safe. Sail smart. See you on the water!#Sintmaarten #regattasailing #coastguard #Kustwacht #dutchcaribbean ... See MoreSee Less
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De Kustwacht Caribisch Gebied houdt toezicht op commerciële scheepvaart, cruiseverkeer en lokaal vaarverkeer.Wij handhaven de maritieme wetgeving, voeren controles uit en treden op bij incidenten op zee.Onze aanwezigheid draagt bij aan veilige en ordelijke wateren voor iedereen die daarvan afhankelijk is.#coastguard #dutchcaribbean #Dutchcaribbeancoastguard #KustwachtCaribischgebied #Protecting #samensterk #curacao #Bonaire #aruba #sxm #statia #saba #teamwork #StrongerTogether💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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