On the occasion of the celebration of Dia di Rincon, Bonaire will once again welcome visitors from neighboring islands and countries this year. The chain partners of the Multidisciplinary Maritime Hub Bonaire (MMHB) are again active this year during this festive period in keeping the waters around Bonaire safe.
Customs, the Royal Military Police (KMar), the Coast Guard, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) and the Public Entity of Bonaire (OLB) will monitor and check compliance with all laws and regulations that are applicable and important for each chain partner. The services will support each other in carrying out those tasks.
The supervision and inspections take place in the waters between Curaçao and Bonaire, around Bonaire and in the roadstead of Kralendijk.
The Customs
Customs monitors cross-border goods traffic and checks whether the correct procedures are followed for import, export and transit and that no prohibited goods are present.
The KMar
The Koninklijke Marechaussee is responsible for border security on Bonaire. To this end, the Koninklijke Marechaussee checks travel documents and entry conditions and contributes to the fight against cross-border crime.
The Coast Guard
The Coast Guard carries out checks on the validity of ship documents such as registration cards and sailing permits. These documents must be valid for the sailing area of Bonaire. In addition, the Coast Guard checks the number of people on board a vessel in accordance with the inspection card and maintains public order and safety. Safety equipment is also checked, including the presence of life jackets and signaling devices.
The KPCN
The KPCN is responsible for maintaining public order and providing assistance to those who need it.
The Public Entity Bonaire
The OLB supervises the correct use of buoys and berths for vessels. This involves checking for anchors and removing unauthorized mooring buoys.
The MMHB asks everyone to go on the water well prepared and to contact the relevant service if they have any questions.