HVI
The Harbor and Safety Inspection (HVI) is responsible for the safety and environment in all the harbors and territorial waters of Curaçao under the authority of the Harbor Master. Strategically located in the Southern Caribbean, the territorial waters of Curaçao reach an area of 12 miles off the coast of the island, including “Klein Curaçao” (Small Curaçao). As of 2001 the HVI offices have been incorporated in the Curacao Pilots Organization (CPO).
The Harbor and Safety Inspection provides the following services:
- Registration of vessels, yachts or pleasure-crafts belonging to the residents of Curaçao
- Inspection and registration of yachts
- Insurance of navigation licenses and registration
- Granting of navigational permits. This permit is required for navigation outside the inland waterway
- Permit for transit and import of explosives
- License for foreign yachts
Maritime Treaties
Several formal regulations and international treaties apply to ports of Curaçao:
- Marpol
- Solas
- Collision Regulations
- Load lines
- Standard of Training
- Certification and watchkeeping
- Tonnage
- ISPS-code
- IMDG-code