WILLEMSTAD – The latest addition to the Royal Navy, the "Hydrograaf," has arrived in Curaçao to carry out warm-weather tests and hydrographic studies. This capability plays an essential role in safe navigation along maritime routes and maintaining safety in the waters of the Caribbean region.
Since its introduction to the navy last year, the Hydrograaf has quickly gained a reputation as an advanced ship with sophisticated hydrographic, navigation, and communication systems. This allows the ship to accurately record water depths, docks, and navigational channels.
During its stay in the Curaçao and Aruba region, the Hydrograaf will conduct extensive tests and collect hydrographic data. This contributes to a better understanding of the seabed and tidal currents in this area.
The commander of the Hydrograaf, Leon Hartenberg, emphasizes: "Due to its shallow draft, the Hydrograaf is ideal for collecting data in shallow waters. This data is used to update and keep existing nautical charts and other nautical publications current. This contributes to safe navigation on maritime access routes."
