As of January 1, 2021, the Government of Curaçao amended the travel policy. Authorization by or on behalf of the Minister of General Affairs to enter Curaçao when traveling from a high-risk country or region is no longer mandatory required because the Government of Curaçao decided to classify countries in either high or low-risk countries and amended the requirements thereof. This means that the exemption process will no longer exist and will no longer be conducted by RVT. Please check www.gobiernu.cw/corona-travel-to-curacao in which category countries are listed.
Let’s stay safe and healthy.
Maritime Authority of Curaçao (MAC) is accountable for the supervision of the implementation of the maritime regulations. Prevention of maritime pollution and maritime incidents is the goal of MAC and the contribution to the community
Maritime Authority of Curaçao (MAC) mainly focuses on safety of the ship and its crew. The good condition of a ship and the expertise of crewmembers will lead to prevention of serious accidents in the maritime world.
Complying with safety regulations, as proven by inspections of the vessels by Maritime Authority of Curaçao (MAC), is the effect of supervision
As the highest maritime authority of Curaçao, MAC oversees the Curaçao ship register’s compliance with international and national regulations and implement regulations and instructions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
MAC oversees maritime activities in the territorial waters of Curaçao and promotes the development of the Curaçao Ship’s Register and the maritime industry in Curaçao. MAC supports industry partners committed to the goals of maritime safety and care for our environment.
We assist Curaçao vessel owners for them to comply with local and international maritime regulations and supervise the international status of the fleet and the register.
We oversee maritime operations taking place in the territorial waters of Curaçao, to ensure these operations also comply with local and international regulations.
We supervise ship traffic and visiting vessels to our ports, in an effort to promote the safety of maritime traffic in our waters and our ports. Visiting vessels need to comply fully with local and international regulations.
The nationality of sea-going vessels is regulated by the Kingdom Charter, which simply states in art. 3 that there is one nationality for all seagoing vessels registered in the Kingdom.
This Maritime Ordinance imposes a reporting duty on all vessels entering or passing through the territorial waters of Curaçao.
Also a permit must be requested for any constructions of objects, scientific research, pipelines and cable laying or any other potential harmful operations in our territorial waters .