Curaçao Pilots Organization

The Curaçao Pilots Organization Ltd. was established on April 26, 2001, with the objective of establishing and operating an independent pilots company while maintaining order and safety in the ports of Curaçao. This limited liability company, which is a subsidiary of CPA, became operational as of September 1, 2001. On-going training and simulations guarantee that the pilots stay on top of new developments in their field. In addition to pilotage, the company under the leadership of the harbormaster also administers the Harbor Safety Inspection (HVI) department, which takes care of all inspections and licenses throughout the ports of Curaçao. At the CPO offices one can obtain the licenses and permits required for private vessels and purchase maps of the territorial waters of Curaçao. The Vessel Traffic Control Center (VTCC), regulates all maritime traffic in the harbor 24 hours a day. Operations consist of guiding the shipping traffic smoothly and safely into the harbors of Curaçao. The services of tugboats, pilot boats and other teams that moor ships are coordinated with utmost efficiency. Vessels are registered on the automated Vessel Traffic Registration and Information System (VTRIS), which contains updated information about vessels, flag, country, owner, and port agent as well as all vessel moves. Automatic invoicing software efficiently handles all billing with utmost accuracy for total customer satisfaction. Last but not least, CPO also oversees the team that operates our iconic bridges and ferries in the Port of Willemstad.