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Balearic Islands’ ports will receive €1,6 million from inter-port Compensation Fund

11/12/2015

Balearic Islands’ ports will receive almost EUR 1,6 million from inter-port compensation fund (FCI from its Spanish initials) next 2016, from a total of €37,8 million 28 different Port Authorities will share. Committee for Distribución del Fondo de Compensación Interportuario has informed after the unanimous agreement reached in Madrid yesterday. APB provides EUR 748.000 to Compensation Fund currently and received EUR 1.549.000 thus producing a net profit of €801.000 for Balearic Islands. One of the variants that has been taken into account for allocations’ distribution is insularity, that’s why APB if one of the greatest beneficiaries, together with Canary Islands’ Port Authority, also compensated as per being the outermost autonomous community. Concepts like maintenance of the identified aids to navigation, actions with respect to security, planning, coordination, Port traffic control, periodic and extraordinary repairs, unforeseen circumstances, non-commercial invests and recovery plans are proposals kept in mind. Compensation Fund is seen as an instrument to reorganise existing resources of the State port system, the purpose of which is to achieve system’s self-financing and also to potentiate a loyal competence between Spanish ports. Its application has allowed port enclosures such as Ceuta and Melilla, Balearic and Canary Islands, or those which have to face periodic or extraordinary repairs, can keen their activity and infrastructures.

Prize-winners of 6th APB painting and photography contest

03/12/2015

Winners and honorific mentions of 6th Painting and Photography of Palma, Alcudia, Mahón, Ibiza and La Savina ports and lighthouses’ contest, organised by APB and Fine Arts Circle of Palma, have been chosen. Over a hundred works have been submitted, divided in three categories: watercolour, other painting techniques and photography. 70 works have been chosen to be exhibited from December 4th to January 8th at Centre d’Història I Cultura Militar, Sant Miquel street (Palma). This exhibition will perambulate the other Islands. Winners of this 6th APB contest have been: Watercolour: FISRT PRIZE: “Varats al far de la Riba” Anieszka Midera. EUR 2.500. SECOND PRIZE: “Far des Moscarter-Ibiza” Josep Plaja López. EUR 1.250. THIRD PRIZE: “Desembarcament a La Savina” Xavier G. Puiggrós. EUR 625 Honorific mention: “El Clipper stad Amsterdam en el Port d’Eivissa”. José Francisco Rams Lluch. Other painting techniques: FIRST PRIZE: “Far de la Creu Sóller” Josep Plaja López. EUR 2.500 SECOND PRIZE: “Reflexes daurats al Portitxol” Josep Suari Casabella. EUR 1.250 THIRD PRIZE: “Grilletes barco de salvamento marítimo” Agnies Midera. EUR 625 Honorific mention: “Faro de Penjats-Ibiza” Miguel Ángel Guerreiro Photography: FISRT PRIZE: “Turris Faraone” Miguel Morey Colomina. EUR 1.000 SECOND PRIZE: “Sa farola a les vuit” Lucas Toledo. EUR 500 THIRD PRIZE: “Luces que orientan” Miguel Ángel López Vico. EUR 375 Honorific Mention: “Resplandor en la tempestad” Xavier Durán I Herrera. APB sponsors this contest dedicated to Balearic Islands’ lighthouses and general interest ports of Palma, Alcudia, Mahón, Ibiza and la Savina for the sixth consecutive year to contribute to a better knowledge trough plastic arts.

Agreement for the future port of Ibiza

01/12/2015

APB and Eivissa Town Hall agreed the design of the future port of Ibiza after working together to achieve it. APB president, Mr. Joan Gual de Torrella, and Mr. Rafael Ruíz, Major of Vila, has submitted and agreement which includes the needs of the city, making them compatible with port uses. Planned investment reaches EUR 140.000.000 which EUR 83’6 million have been already invested. Port will be integrated with the city with this refurbishment. In a first phase, city busy areas such as la Marina promenade has been humanized, just regulating spaces, vehicle transit and executing new water and electricity supply. Second phase is for Es Martell area refurbishment, where both institutions have agreed building a large public square with a building for port services related to mooring concessions. Building will also be a venue with views of the sea and Dalt Vila, together with a place for cultural and playful activities. Works have been awarded and expected to be finished before next touristic season begins. Other important agreements of this global accordance, as announced by APB president have been: . Proceedings to disaffect land occupied by bar terraces and port space to be managed by Ibiza Town Hall. . Tender documents for the construction of a parking (partially outdoors) in Avinguda Santa Eulària, with a capacity up to 500 vehicles. . Consensual project for a passenger terminal with Formentera . Once transferred, a marina with social moorings will be created. . Architectural elements of Passeig de la Marina will be repaired and vegetation will be increased at free spaces.

The importance of the proper treatment of wastes into the sea

30/11/2015

An objective of APB regarding environmental protection is reducing wastes into the sea produced by vessels. Marine contamination caused by human use of the sea causes marine ecosystem alterations, thus returning to us in the shape of food contamination, coastal and marine alteration…etc. 11,3 million litres of oil residues were collected from vessels, 752.000 sewage litres and forty-thousand garbage cubic meters in 2014 as per the Sustainability report. APB dispose of a “Waste reception and handling plan coming from vessels from Palma, Alcudia, Mahon, Ibiza and la Savina ports”, available to all users. The role of the Hazardous Waste Manager at Palma and Alcúdia ports was deployed last 2014. Besides that, Port Police have, among other functions, the environmental monitoring. Companies with ISO 14.001 already set up benefit from a bonus. Typical rubbish generated in ports is: 1.- Bilge water, sludge, used oil… 2.- Sewerage: from bathrooms, kitchens and washing machines 3.- Rubbish: food scraps, domestic leftovers, operational scrap, plastics, ashes, used kitchen oil, animal carcasses. 4.- Substances which seriously pollute atmosphere, such as wastes from cleaning tailpipes Fishing, recreational and sport boats also have a collection of waste points generated by them: •Oily wastes, 400 and 100 litres tanks in every port. •For waste water, Naviera Balear takes care of it on its facilities located at Palma’s Port (12 metres-long ships and beyond need to contact them –at least- with a minimum of 24 hours). •Solid residues, collected by municipal waste collection •Hazardous waste, at maintenance and repair installations. Customer service SAC Ports de Balears 971228487/ atcliente@portsdebalears.com Twitter @PortsdeBalears

APB and Maó city council commit to improve port and city centre connection

27/11/2015

APB and Maó city council commit to accelerate the commissioning of procedures to improve port and city centre connection. Most conspicuously could be a lift installation to connect Costa de ses Voltes and Mirador de sa Plaça, but also Parc Rochina cliff consolidation and spatial planning of the closed area. APB president, Joan Gual de Torrella, met mayoress Conxa Juanola and Vicenç Tur, economical promotion deputy mayor. The objective of these two institutions is moving towards port and city integration thus solving mobility problems. APB will tender the works once municipal technicians define the project. Bidding is planned for next 2016 first quarter.

APB invites social, political and economic groups to acquaint the port

24/11/2015

“Acquaint the port” is the name of an APB initiative for social, political and economic groups with the aim of raising awareness of general interest ports belonging to APB, its functioning and importance for Balearic Islands. Next Friday November 27th, members of the parliamentary group MÉS per Mallorca will be given a tour, visiting the port of Palma and beginning on board. Ports de Balears members and APB president –Mr. Joan Gual de Torrella– will also join the group. Other parliamentary groups have also been invited to know the port. For the time being, PSIB-PSOE, Pi and Podemos have confirmed a future visit, together with other entities such as Family Business Association and Círculo Mallorquín. Other entities like Cercle d’Economia de Mallorca did they visit last week. The initiative “Acquaint the port” begins now in Palma de Mallorca’s port, where the majority of port activity is located, but also intends to export the idea to the rest of general interest ports of the Balearic Islands. APB mission is, strictly, to facilitate port spaces to perform vital services to satisfy the needs of the population and social, economic and touristic activities of Balearic Islands. Balearic Islands’ ports want to be a reference of quality in port operations’ integration and provision of services for companies and persons.

The APB presents two new port surveillance craft

17/11/2015

Today, the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) presented two new port surveillance craft which will be brought into service at the ports of Ibiza and Palma. This aims to complement the service already provided by the port police on land. The surveillance function of these craft aims to ensure compliance with port regulations, through the control and inspection of infrastructure and activities authorised at public ports, as well as to provide support for other APB departments. At an event held this morning at Marina Ibiza, the APB Chairman, Joan Gual de Torrella, presented these two new craft to the media. The new boat in service at the Port of Ibiza has been named Far de Tagomago, whilst the craft in use at the Port of Palma is has been named Far de Portopí. These two outboards were bought by the APB from the Ibiza firm, Motonáutica Ibiza, for around €100,000. The craft have two side entrances to the wheelhouse which makes it easier for the crew to access all areas of the boat, as well as for mooring and manoeuvring. The deck of the craft has a walkaround design so crew members can move around the entire boat from outside the wheelhouse.

APB incorporates new telematics procedures

11/11/2015

Carrying out online formalities with Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) gradually become easier. APB has just incorporated three new telematics procedures at the website, with the same legal safeguards and guarantees submitting in-person at registration office offers. Incorporated procedures are: “generic instance”, “temporary occupation authorization request” and “commercial service provision request”. User authentication is a must through cl@ve, a system that allows using with APB same access credentials Spanish Tax Office (PIN24H) is using or at Social Security office (Clave Permanente) and also allows authentication with digital certificate. System allows filling the forms and attaching documentation, together with signing electronically the application and the submitted documentation. Once finished, a proof of the application is obtained. User can also retrieve information submitted and in the making through “Personal Zone” link. About processes Any natural or legal person shall be entitled to APB through “Generic Instance” process, about the aspect that person is willing to speak out and when no specific processes approved exist. Through “temporary occupation authorization request”, any natural or legal person will be able to ask for port occupation with personal property or detachable facilities or without them, for a period not to exceed three years, provided that these activities have to be compatible with port uses and maritime signalling. Finally, by means of “commercial service provision request” form, it is possible to obtain an authorization to provide commercial services for one year automatically renewable. Activity must be allowed in the Public Port Domain. All the formalities allow the end user to attach documents and a proof is given by the system, together with a Register number

APB cooperates with Mallorca’s Food pantry

09/11/2015

Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) has signed a collaboration agreement with Mallorca’s Food pantry today with the aim to help this entity to achieve its social goals. The agreement has been signed over a period of one year, renewable for successive annual periods if both parties agree. APB will collaborate with Mallorca’s Food pantry, training volunteers coming out among APB workers, to let them participate by helping this social entity to outreach their activities. APB will also create a partner network within the port community thus involving not only APB direct workers but also shipping lines, consignees and users in general. Agreement has been signed by APB President, Mr. Joan Gual de Torrella and Mr. José Falcó, president of Mallorca’s Food pantry Foundation. The role of food pantries is to reach with food to the most depressed levels of society. Message transmitted through Mallorca’s Food pantry is “WE NEED YOUR LEFTOVER FOOD”, because “there’s always a high demand in food, and infant food is urgently needed”, the company affirm. Volunteers are needed Mallorca’s Foos pantry has requested APB’s collaboration to appeal for volunteers to accomplish with the annual food collect to be held next November 27th and 28th. Those interested in collaborating may contact directly with Banco de Alimentos, to fix availability to participate in awareness and information campaign at Mallorca’s supermarkets, focused on their customers. APB will pass their workers the possibility to collaborate with this charitable campaign.

APB organizes a one-day workshop about quality of public services

06/11/2015

A one-day workshop about quality of public services has been done at APB headquarters this morning with the purpose to know practical situations about public services’ quality standards. APB holds Institutional Forum of Balearic Islands’ Quality Public Sector coordination, whose primary objectives are on year 2020, target date to consolidate plans for improvements, simplification, efficiency and openness of all Administrations in their services to citizens, called and known as agenda Administration 2020, with an European scope, state and even regional. Present at the event was Mr. Jorge Martín, APB Quality and Innovation Manager and during the workshop, methodology and some practical examples application have been pooled by Jesús Bello and José Manuel Raposo, Strategic coordinator of Administración 2020 and Quality Projects coordinator respectively, both belonging to IECISA (Informática El Corte Inglés). Working day has also served as a way to formalize the signature of accession as members to Quality Forum of companies IECISA and IBERMUTUAMUR and also Antonio Comas and Fernando Monar designation’s as Emeriti Members.

A new articulated grouper buoy signposts deep scant zones at Maó port channel

05/11/2015

A new articulated grouper buoy signposts deep scant zones at Maó port channel, near Lazaretto Island thus increasing vessels’ security in this area, mainly during adverse weather conditions. This buoy has been installed by Almarin enterprise, as an answer to Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) request and as per a contract’s budget of EUR 40.000. Articulated grouper buoy are designed as a tube which, through an articulation, it is connected to a dead head. The tube remains vertical thanks to a submerged float that generates a permanent impulse on the surface. Result is similar to a fixed beacon because pipe hardly moves, demarcating grid references in a very accurate way. New buoy has a focal plane up to 5,5 metres and it is coloured in green with a central red band, as per IALA recommendation (International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities), marking this way channel division. It is designed with steps to easy lantern access and also has a radar reflector and a mark stopper.

Works to convert Muelle de Poniente (Maó) into a walkway have started

04/11/2015

Improvement works to convert Muelle de Poniente in a boulevard, thus gaining useful space for pedestrian and reactivating area economy, have started. This has been possible thanks to the port spaces’ reorganisation done by Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB). Once goods traffic has been moved to Cós Nou, with the temporary maritime station already finished and Ro-Ro ramp of the dock removed, a space for trucks arriving with regular shipping service is no longer required. That’s why APB decided to gain space for the city, redistributing the current parking –parallel to the pavement– and extending the sidewalk where stores are located. Final result will be a new boulevard for pedestrian with cobbled pavement, new street furniture and more palms distributed all along the walkway, thus reactivating area economic activity and facilitating the passage for pedestrian. The works have been awarded to Construcciones Olives at € 397.000 (a figure which represents a fall of EUR 87.000 over the bid price. Execution time will be two months. APB will apply a bonus to the concessions while works are being executed and locals cannot run the terraces.