Zr.Ms. Groningen visited Saba on July 21st. During the visit, the Commander of Zr.Ms. The governor of Saba gave Groningen a tour of the island. They discussed recent developments around the island and the region and the positive cooperation with defense. Thereafter the governor and his partner were given a tour on board of the Zr.Ms. Groningen and they spoke extensively about carrying out current coast guard tasks and counter-drug operations.
The ship was anchored off Saba during the visit. The crew members explored the island and climbed Mount Saba. They climbed the famous stairs to the highest point of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. After the visit, Zr.Ms. Groningen raised anchor again and continued her patrol in the Caribbean Sea. Zr.Ms. Groningen has been in the Caribbean since the beginning of April 2024. The naval ship is used, among other things, for counter-drug operations. This is done alternately in collaboration with the American Coast Guard and the Caribbean Coast Guard.
