Dutch Caribbean Coastguard

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Dutch Caribbean Coastguard

Synopsis

Follow the team of Coastguards operating around Curacao, Aruba & St. Martin. They work hard daily to fight drug trafficking, prevent illegal immigration and manage numerous rescue missions. A team of highly trained professionals, with support from the Dutch Royal Navy and US Coastguard, have high-tech boats, rescue helicopters and reconnaissance planes at their disposal to safeguard these borders.

Episodes

  • Oil Tanker Castaways

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    The Coastguard attempts to rescue 14 castaways from a sunken oil tanker, while in Curacao the team are engaged in a thrilling pursuit of a drug boat.

  • No Laughing Matter

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    The crew of a Metal Shark investigates a tip about the possible dealing of laughing gas on a party boat. Meanwhile an abandoned dinghy with possible human remains is located.

  • Hiker In Distress

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    A Coastguard naval vessel is involved in the interception of a drug boat. Meanwhile, the crew of the helicopter is called out to perform a dangerous rescue.

  • The Mysterious Drowning Man

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    A naval vessel is involved in two thrilling interceptions of drug boats. Meanwhile, the helicopter crew attempts a rescue of a mysterious man at sea.

  • Dubious Cargo

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    An NH-90 naval helicopter intercepts a fleeing drug boat. Meanwhile, the Metal Shark crew attempts to save undocumented migrants from a sinking boat.

  • Cocaine Up In Flames

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    The interception of a drug boat by a Navy helicopter leads to a dangerous situation. Meanwhile the DASH-8 attempts to rescue two fishermen.

  • Routine Surprise Check

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    A navy vessel opens fire on a drug boat that won't stop. Meanwhile, a Metal Shark crew in Aruba tries to calm down a captain's temper.

  • Lost at Sea

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    The Coastguard inspects a suspicious Colombian ship with a concealed hatch and the Metal Shark team rescue a Swedish sailboat that went missing.