The impression that everything is fine on the islands throughout this summer also reaches the maritime sector. called existenceyachts pirates As the head of the Balearic charter boats association complained, Jose Maria Jimenez. The growth of unregistered ships to run this activity, mostly foreign flagged (like those in Poland or Germany), estimated at 10% to 15% from this business establishment.
Jiménez describes the situation this summer:fatal” and regret”We’re on our way again”Therefore, as one of the issues raised by the new general manager of Ports, Anthony Mercant. The head of the islands maritime charter association, the person who held this position in the previous legislative term, Xavier RamisHe’s done an amazing job on that and he believes the current manager will do that too because “Mercant is a sailor and he knows what this is all about.”.
Demand for more vigilance
despite their recognition controls carried out by Civil Guard with regard to the irregular activity of many ships, you want them to increase as much as possible and support for it State related to Marga Prohens.
It is no secret that it is difficult to combat the irregular chartering activities of unregistered yachts. These are ships that try to touch the port as little as possible. they even load their customers with pneumatic boats to the point where they are anchored and say that this process should not take place literally.
In general, about ships owned by large foreign companies are marketed through internet pages.
Which ‘piracy’ by residents’ recreational boats has been drastically reduced. On islands that were illegally sold in the summer years ago, but chose to regulate their status when the previous Government created the register that they had to register to operate in the rental market, which they appeared to approximate. 2,500 ships.
The inconvenience caused by the irregular activities of the shipping charter companies on the islands is also explained by the coinciding with the islands. a summer when its customers are downgrading.
decrease from 15% to 20%
José María Jiménez, a summer Decrease in demand between 15% and 20% compared to last yearHe also underlines that it is common among companies in the sector.
Although it is accepted that the reasons for such a significant decrease are not very clear, lost both Russian and Ukrainian customersbeing added significant trimming of varnish. All this is not offset by the increase in other nations, as the French, Italians and the national market remain at similar numbers to those in 2022.
It also highlights that there is a significant value. Discounts for customers who charter these boats for two weekswith a notable tendency to reduce this time.
José María Jiménez notes that this decline, focusing on July and August, is not expected for charter companies as the start of the year heralds a better balance for the summer. This It is hoped that September will have activity levels similar to last year’s.in light of available reserves.
Another problem affecting this commercial activity that employers complain about is, Staff shortagesomething that is currently registered in almost all business sectors.
scheduled checks
This CMarine Department and Civil Guard Maritime Services we started control campaign It coincides with a complaint from the industry regarding an increase in ‘piracy’ in marine charter boats, as announced by the Government.
District Manager, that third year of adoption of this initiative Against unregulated competition in the yacht charter industry, as well as illegally mooring in areas or picking up people from unauthorized points.
The ministry emphasizes They were launched during 2021 64 disciplinary investigations, There were 100 files launched over the last year with regard to maritime charter. has been added so far. inspections at ports PalmSóller, Eivissa and La Savina.