WILLEMSTAD - The coastguard will be checking more at sea and in the bays of Curaçao in the coming period. 16 boat owners received fines after many violations were found during a check at Fuikbaai last weekend, the Caribbean Coast Guard said.
Vessels and personal watercraft can especially expect to be checked for the correct documents. In addition, many pleasure crafts pretend to be commercial vessels, for which they do not have valid papers. This will also be considered.
It is important for boat owners to have the correct documents and the Coast Guard emphasizes that owners must have their belongings on the boat for safety.