WILLEMSTAD - Over the past years, efforts have been made to finalize new contracts for the aerial units of the Caribbean Coast Guard. The goal in closing these contracts was to secure a reliable service provider for the Coast Guard and modern aerial units equipped with technological tools to assist in carrying out coast guard tasks.
In closing the new contracts, the aerial units have undergone extensive modernization of communication equipment and sensors. The new resources include new day and night cameras, expanded optical sensors, and improved communication tools. The new aerial units of the Coast Guard are highly suitable for sea rescue operations, surveillance, and enforcement tasks.
The new helicopters are provided by Bristow Helicopters Limited. Through the contract with Bristow, the Coast Guard has secured its helicopter flight capacity for its services with the company for 10 years. As for the aircraft, the Coast Guard has entered into a contract with ISR Support Europe, a collaboration between PAL Aerospace Ltd and the Dutch Jetsupport. This contract guarantees the aircraft's services for a period of 10 years.
The Coast Guard is very pleased with the new contracts and the new units for carrying out its coast guard tasks.