(The Valley, Anguilla) – Officers from the Dutch St Maarten Coast Guard headed by Captain Robelto Levenstone on Saturday 2nd March 2019 paid a courtesy call on Captain Charles Richards and officers from the Royal Anguilla Police Force Marine Department. The purpose of the visit was to showcase their brand new marine asset which comprises of four 41ft vessels, built to specification for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The vessels are fitted with 2 inboard engines and can maintain speed up to 35 knots, and is equipped to be operated for 300 miles continuous. Each vessel is manned by a 6 men crew in sitting position.
The officers from the RAPF Marine Department got a firsthand experience of the vessel capabilities which included navigational equipment and special capabilities when out at sea. Each vessel is large enough in size for sea support, but is also small enough to be trailered and launch from anywhere. The Dutch St Maarten Coast Guard and the RAPF has been sharing support services with each other over the years especially in areas of search and rescue, border patrol and narcotics interdiction.
Commissioner of Police Mr. Paul Morrison and Deputy Commissioner Mr. Elliott Forbes we also on hand to witness the exercise.
