St Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell: Dutch Safety Board Expertise a Vital Source of Knowledge to Tap Into
Mon Jun 16, 2025
Minister Plenipotentiary Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell actively participated in a recent roundtable discussion focused on Kingdom relations, hosted by the Dutch Safety Board.
St Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell: Dutch Safety Board Expertise a Vital Source of Knowledge to Tap Into
The gathering took place as part of the Board’s ongoing initiative to enhance safety measures across the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Dr. Arrindell, alongside Minister Plenipotentiary of Curaçao Carlson Manuel and representatives of emergency services from Aruba and Curaçao,
engaged in a forward-looking conversation about collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility.
The Dutch Safety Board, operating independently of the Dutch government and other stakeholders,
organized the meeting to strengthen ties with Caribbean authorities and to foster a deeper understanding of its investigative mandate.
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During the session, Board members provided a concise overview of their operations, emphasizing the value of impartial safety
investigations and how these efforts contribute to both prevention and improvement within vital sectors.
St Maarten Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell: Dutch Safety Board Expertise a Vital Source of Knowledge to Tap Into
Participants discussed how applying the Board’s investigative insights to the Caribbean region can help enhance local safety frameworks.
The exchange of ideas also spotlighted the need for context-specific strategies in Sint Maarten, underscoring the importance of including local perspectives in broader safety discussions.
Significantly, Dr. Arrindell emphasized that the Dutch Safety Board’s expertise represents an untapped reservoir of critical knowledge.
She noted that its capacity to provide independent analyses of incidents and systemic risks offers Caribbean territories a tool for strengthening internal safety systems—without assigning blame or focusing on liability.
The Board investigates incidents in aviation, shipping, the chemical and petrochemical sectors, and the rail industry. In recent years, it has expanded its focus to voluntary inquiries into digital, ecological, and social safety.
These developments align well with evolving safety concerns in the Caribbean, where such issues are increasingly relevant.By the end of the meeting, participants recognized the mutual benefits of future collaboration.
Minister Arrindell reaffirmed her commitment to continued dialogue and proactive engagement.
Through these efforts, Sint Maarten and other Caribbean partners can better integrate evidence-based approaches into policy and practice—paving the way for a safer and more resilient Kingdom.