Images & Information - Fleet Units and Operations

FLEET UNITS

WHAT YOU SEE

IS WHAT YOU GET

Towing vessel - mv 'CORNELIUS ZWAAN' - in operation during support to sports event.

Strong reliable platform for endurance work, complex search missions, towing vessel. Professionally maintained and very well kept.

Two rigid inflatable rescue vessels - left mv 'GRIEND II', Right mv 'ANTJE' - stored on trailer at the rescue station. Vessel are ready 24x7 for SAR Missions.

These vessels can be launched on site and dispatched to wherever needs be.

Two rigid inflatables in training. This manoeuvre is called 'pacing'. Training of this procedure is a must. All aboard need to know the do's and the don'ts while pacing in progress.

Trained and experienced SAR Crews for rapid response live-saving missions, performed in .

Semi-Permanent-Auxilliary SAR Vessel - mv 'AURORA' - equipped for multi purpose SAR missions in regional waters. Operated by CITRO Crew only.

Long range regional area vessel, multi crew, multi tasking including Medical Evacuations loaded with Life Support equipment operated by Medical Doctors and Para Medics.

Volunteers on the bridge .. Edwig Fontilus and Robert Willems on the bridge of the semi-permanent aux vessel mv AURORA

Skilled and trained SAR Volunteers fully capable of operating in SAR Missions

Part of professional SAR training whereby specifically Medical Evacuations are being trained over and over again. Annually all parties directly involved in SAR Missions train during one week whereby based on different scenarios. Both Active Duty as well as Volunteers Organizations train in harmony.

Trained SAR Crews to safeguard lives at any time in almost any circumstance, performing high risk MedEvacs. Trained, not only on the mission, butalso trian to connect and work with all arties involved.work

SAR MISSIONS

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CITRO towing vessel - mv 'CORNELIUS ZWAAN' - bringing in foreign commercial barque into Annabay Harbour.

Strong reliable platform for endurance work, complex search missions, towing vessel. Professionally maintained and very well kept.

CITRO Observer on the outlook aboard CITRO towing vessel - mv 'CORNELIUS ZWAAN' - approaching beached pleasure craft. Required assistance being evaluated.

The correct assessment of semi-emergency situations possibly followed by plan of action for assistance.

COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA together with CITRO during coordinated SAR efforts in no-play SAR Mission.

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort

COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA together with CITRO during coordinated SAR efforts in no-play SAR Mission. In order to tow vessel from the reef a SAR worker was hoisted with line to CITRO unit off-shore.

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort. To save lives and as far as possible assets.

COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA together with CITRO during coordinated SAR efforts in no-play SAR Mission. Vessel was thrown on high reef. In high risk operation vessel was recovered.

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort

EVENTS

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Bonaire Open Water Swim 2010 with support form CITRO's SAR Vessel 'mv AURORA. This is a open water competition where immediate and rapid response is being

Long range regional area vessel, multi crew, multi tasking including Medical Evacuations loaded with Life Support equipment operated by Medical Doctors and Para Medics.

Traditional coastal Open Water Swim 'The Swim for the Roses'  in Curacao being one of the events where CITRO commits to preventive surveillance and support.

CITRO supports upon request with on-scene SAR units, & Crews, Medics and Paramedics, delivering the team effort in (charitable)(sports) events.

SAR units mv 'GRIEND', mv 'CORNELIUS ZWAAN' during traditional coastal Open Water Swim being one of the events where CITRO commits to preventive surveillance and support.

CITRO supports upon request with on-scene SAR units, & Crews, Medics and Paramedics, delivering the team effort in (charitable)(sports) events.

Promotion for Fundraising Event premiere of the movie THE GUARDIAN with Kevin Costner.

Fundraising Events with great entertainment level.

PARTNERS IN SAR

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COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA superrhib during support to teh Bonaire International Sailing Regatta 2010

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort

COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA rhib during support to Open Water Swim Event

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort

Curaçao Emergency Medical Services a.k.a. 'CEMS' who partners with CITRO in every possible way in order to save lifes in distress at sea.

CEMS trains and works with CITRO. In order to give true meaning to 'preparedness the organizations gather and meet on a frequent basis. Knowledgeable Medics and Para Medics train and eductae others in the SAR environment, thereby creating new professional first responders.

Parade of platforms during Naval Days & Demos in Willemstad Harbour, Curacao.

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort

COAST GUARD NETHERLANDS ANTILLES & ARUBA Helicopter during support to Open Water Swim Event

CITRO working together with Partners in Search And Rescue delivering the team effort