Willemstad : Profile

Clearance

At the centre of Willemstad is St Anna Bay, through which all ships pass into the large Schottegat Harbour, past the floating pedestrian bridge which opens for vessels. Yachts should tie up at the commercial dock on the starboard side of St Anna Bay, which is near Customs and Immigration. The Port Authorities will give berthing instructions The VHF working channels in Curaçao are 12 and 14. The Immigration Office (Harbour Police) is located under Queen Juliana Bridge. It should not be confused with the immigration counter at the post office which is for immigrants not yacht crews. The Harbour Authority is in the same building as Harbour Police.

Docking

Willemstad is more convenient than Spanish Water for provisioning and repair. Docking is sometimes possible at the Handelskade or Mathey Wharf, permission must be first requested from the harbour master.

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