Following is a list of civil aviation legislation, air navigation regulations, etc., in force in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. It is essential that anyone engaged in air operations be acquainted with the relevant regulations.   Copies of these documents may be obtained, for a fee, from: Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties
De Werkmaatschappij Kennis- en exploitatiecentrum Officiële Overheidspublicaties
Postbus 20011
2500 EA Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)70 700 0526
Email: oep@koop.overheid.nl   OR   SDU Costumer Service
Postbus 20014
2500 EA Den Haag
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)70 378 9880
Fax: +31 (0)70 378 9783
Email: sdu@sdu.nl   Official publication of the relevant regulations can be found online at the following website: https://www.officielebekendmakingen.nl/

 

 

 

Civil Aviation Act BES published in the Law Gazette 2010 no. 628 (“Luchtvaartwet BES, Stb. 2010, 628”), as amended. The Act of the 10th of October 2010 containing general regulations for civil aviation.   Regulations and Decrees pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act BES Government Decree on civil aviation safety oversight published in the Law Gazette 2010 no. 632 (“Besluit toezicht luchtvaart BES, Stb. 2010, 632”), as amended. This Government Decree concerns the implementation of regulations of the of the Chicago Convention and the technical and operational requirements in relation with civil aviation safety oversight with regard to aerodromes, aeronautical charts and air shows.   Reference is made to ICAO Annexes 4 and 14.   Government Decree concerning the appointment of persons in charge of the civil aviation safety oversight published in the Government Gazette 2002 no. 54 (“Besluit aanwijzing toezichthouders luchtvaart, Stcrt. 2002, 54”), as amended.   Government Decree on scheduled and unscheduled air transport published in the Law Gazette 2010 no. 634 (“Besluit geregeld en ongeregeld luchtvervoer BES, Stb. 2010, 634”). This Government Decree concerns operational regulations regarding the approval of scheduled and unscheduled air transport.   Government Decree on Air Traffic published in the Law Gazette 2010 no. 633 ("Besluit Luchtverkeer BES, Stb. 2010, 633"). This Government Decree concerns the rules of the air and Air Traffic Services. Reference is made to ICAO Annexes 2 and 11.   Ministerial Decree on the Work and Rest Time Regulation of Aviation Personnel published in the Official Gazette 1995 no. 112, including amendments in the Official Gazette 1995 no. 194 ("Beschikking werk- en rusttijden luchtvaartpersoneel P.B. 1995 no.112, inclusief wijziging P.B. 1995 no. 194").

 

 

 

Dutch Civil Aviation Act, solely chapters 2, 3 and 4 published in the Law Gazette 1992, no. 368 (“Wet Luchtvaart, Stb. 1992, 368”), as amended. The Act of the 18th of June 1992 containing rules and regulations on personnel licensing (chapter 2), airworthiness of aircraft (chapter 3) and the operation of aircraft (chapter 4), which are applicable to the BES islands.

 

 

 

Government Decree on personnel licensing in aviation published in the Law Gazette 1999 no. 346 (“Belsuit bewijzen van bevoegdheid voor de luchtvaart, Stb. 1999, 346), as amended. This Government Decree concerns the implementation of the requirements of Annex 1, and makes reference to Regulation (EU) no. 805/2011 and 1178/2011, Regulation (EC) no. 2042/2003 and the Basic Regulation no. 216/2008, which shall apply mutatis mutandis on the BES islands. The Government Decree covers the rules and regulations of ICAO Annex 1.   Government Decree on civil aircraft published in the Law Gazette 2008 no. 190 (“Besluit luchtvaartuigen 2008, Stb. 2008, 190), as amended. This Government Decree concerns the rules and procedures regarding the airworthiness of aircraft and makes reference to the Regulation (EU) no. 748/2012, Regulation (EC) no. 2042/2003 and the Basic Regulation no. 216/2008, which shall apply mutatis mutandis on the BES islands. The Government Decree covers the rules and regulations of ICAO Annex 8.   Government Decree on the operation of aircraft published in the Law Gazette 2006 no. 371 (“Besluit Vluchtuitvoering, Stb. 2006, 371”), as amended. This Government Decree concerns the rules and procedures regarding the operation of aircraft and makes reference to the Regulation (EC) no. 3922/91, which shall apply mutatis mutandis on the BES islands. The Government Decree covers the rules and regulations of ICAO Annex 6.   Ministerial Decree on the recognition of airworthiness published in the Government Gazette 2008 no. 218 (“Regeling erkenningen luchtwaardigheid 2008, Stcrt. 2008, 218”), as amended. This Ministerial Decree concerns procedural rules for the application of a recognition of airworthiness.   Ministerial Decree on registration of civil aircraft published in the Government Gazette 2001 no. 198 (“Regeling inschrijving Nederlandse burgerluchtvaartuigen, Strct. 2001, 198”), as amended. This Ministerial Decree concerns the procedural rules for the application of registration, alteration and the renewal of a registration of aircraft in the nationality register.   Ministerial Decree on the operation of aircraft published in the Government Gazette 2008 no. 133 (“Regeling vluchtuitvoering, Stcrt. 2008, 133), as amended. Reference is made to ICAO Annex 6.