The Dutch frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F831) was dispatched from Willemstad, Curaçao, on the morning of September 14th, according to a social media post by @SA_Defensa. The Karel Doorman-class frigate had previously arrived in Willemstad on September 12th alongside the Holland-class offshore patrol vessel HNLMS Friesland (P842). While the specific destination and purpose of the HNLMS Van Amstel's departure are not detailed in the provided source, its movement occurs amidst ongoing, albeit unconfirmed, reports of significant underground infrastructure at Maiquetía International Simón Bolívar Airport in Venezuela. Details about this facility, including its depth, multiple levels, living quarters, and life support systems for 150 people for four months, were shared on social media earlier on September 14th. Previous reports from the reporting window noted social media activity on September 14th that perceived an unspecified event at Maiquetía Airport as humorous, with no official corroboration. The context provided by social media posts was limited to personal amusement, and no official statements from aviation authorities, airport management, or law enforcement regarding any activity at the airport have been released.
