Statia - Security
Statia (St. Eustatius) Security for Yachts
Overall Crime and Safety
Based on reports to Noonsite from cruisers, petty theft is on the rise in the Caribbean in general. Cruisers should take basic safety precautions and use common sense when ashore. Avoid walking alone in isolated areas, especially at night. Don’t carry large amounts of cash around or wear expensive jewelry.
The risks of petty theft, pickpocketing and assault increases during regattas and festivals. Do not leave drinks unattended.
Specific areas of concern
Most visits to Statia are trouble-free, however, petty theft and street crime can occur. There is a violent crime among members of the illegal drugs world, but this rarely affects tourists. The main tourist areas are generally safe, but you should take normal precautions. Avoid remote areas at night. Make sure purses and handbags are closed and not easy to snatch.
General Maritime Issues
Dinghy thieves operate throughout the Caribbean. Be sure to lift, chain, and lock your dinghy and outboard when not in use, especially at night. When leaving your dinghy ashore, ensure that your dinghy and outboard are securely locked.
AirTags and other cell based/Bluetooth tracking devices are being used by cruisers to track their dinghys/outboards. Some thieves are aware of this practice and may detect, locate and disable them. Understand the limitations of using tracking devices. (See this May 24 Jost Van Dyke, BVI CSSN report.) The use of GPS trackers (rather than Bluetooth trackers) is recommended. See this Report by David Lyman.
Advice throughout the Caribbean is to remove items from the deck that may be tempting for thieves. When going ashore close all hatches, lock your boat, hide valuables out of sight and secure any loose items, including fuel/jerry cans and jugs. Keep the boat well-lit to deter boarders. It is also advisable to keep your cockpit/salon areas and hatches locked at night when sleeping onboard.
A new method of corruption appearing in Caribbean islands is for a “finders” fee to be demanded when a stolen dinghy is “found”. (See this Nov 23 Tyrell Bay, Carriacou CSSN report and this Apr 24 Clifton Harbour, SVG CSSN report.)
Caribbean Safety and Security Net
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net’s (CSSN) primary mission is the collection and dissemination of accurate information relating to crimes against yachts in the Caribbean, enabling cruisers to make intelligent decisions about how and where they cruise.
The CSSN website includes all of the current and historic information on reported incidents. The CSSN website also provides incident infographics, regional piracy infographics and annual reports. You can also subscribe to email alerts sent directly to you for free.
Report Incidents to CSSN
If you experience a boarding, robbery or attack on your yacht or have information about a yachting-related security incident in the Caribbean, please take the time to report it on the CSSN Incident Reporting Form.
Incident Reports
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net provide information by anchorage or by island, with no reports made regarding Statia.
Users can also check related security reports for Statia.
Emergency Numbers
See Emergencies for more details.
Last updated: May 2025
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Arrived April 23, 2022.. followed pre arrival procedures on Noonsite.. after anchoring we proceeded to the commercial dock just inside the jetty at the far south of the Harbor.. There is a dingy section on NE side of the dock. Visit the guard house. You will then be sent to Customs and Immigration just opposite the guard house. Told we can check out 24 hrs in advance. Everyone was super nice and inviting. Cheers!
Fogot to add.. while waiting on Customs paperwork, the Health Dept stopped to see our vaccination cards which had been previously submitted online.. Simple and easy. 🙂
I’m pleased to inform you that Statia is indeed OPEN to yachts – check out the government website for up to date info on quarantine policy/safe listed islands etc
https://www.statiagovernment.com/key-topics/covid-19/entry-policy
Also feel free to join our Statia Cruisers Facebook page for up to date information on sailing to, and diving in Statia!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/788315575365339/
No National Park Moorings to be seen now though the holding seems good and the Harbour Authority’s check-in/out fees are now at $35 (for two people on a 35′ yacht). Contrary to the Doyle Pilot Guide you can now clear out up to 24-hours before departure and you’d be well advised to do so; whilst posted Office hours are 08:00-17:00, we found that 09:30 to 15:30 were nearer to the actual hours.