WILLEMSTAD - Over the past few days, the multidisciplinary team at sea has checked several vessels at the most frequented coves and beaches. Most vessels adhere to the measures and have their shipping documents in order. The Coast Guard reports this in a press release.
During these checks, the multidisciplinary team had to issue several fines for owners of the vessels who did not comply with the Covid-19 rules or did not have their ship documents in order.
The purpose of these checks is to ensure that people adhere to the measures adopted by the government to prevent Covid-19 from spreading further on the island.
For example, gatherings at sea, piers, floaties and on rafts are not allowed. It is also prohibited to organize events at sea during this pandemic. All vessels can only have 50 percent of their maximum capacity on board, including their crew members. Furthermore, only two vessels can moor side by side. Only background music is allowed. Dancing is not allowed. These rules also apply to Klein Curaçao, emphasizes the Coast Guard.
The multidisciplinary team at sea consists of the Coast Guard in collaboration with the Curaçao Police Force (KPC), the Port Safety Inspectorate, the Tax Audit Office (BAB) and the Curaçao Maritime Authorities (MAC).