ORANJESTAD — The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has decided not to investigate the disappearance of the fishing boat Energy, carrying four fishermen, or other cases involving missing fishermen in Aruban waters.
According to the OVV, insufficient reliable information and the time elapsed make it impossible to determine what happened. Two investigators visited Aruba in April 2026 but concluded there was not enough evidence for a full investigation.
The decision leaves the fishermen's families without answers about the fate of their loved ones.
However, the OVV is willing to cooperate with Aruba to improve maritime safety, including rescue procedures, emergency signaling and evidence collection during future incidents.