The Ministry of the Sea and Water Cycle has conducted a control day in Portocolom, with nine inspections and five reports for possible infractions, as part of the coastal surveillance operation during the summer.
The Balearic Government has carried out a nautical inspection day in Portocolom that resulted in the detection of five possible irregularities. Teams from the Ministry of the Sea and Water Cycle conducted a total of nine inspections, of which five resulted in reports and two in informational bulletins.
The operation, carried out this Sunday, is part of the special coastal surveillance device that the regional government has deployed for the summer season. The main objective is to monitor nautical activity, especially the irregular rental of vessels and compliance with anchoring regulations.
Of the nine inspections, five were conducted within the Port of Portocolom, where three reports were filed and four bulletins were issued. The other four checks took place in the vicinity of the port and resulted in the two remaining reports.
The Director General of Ports and Maritime Transport, Antoni Mercant, supervised the operation on the ground. He was accompanied by the second deputy mayor of Felanitx, Toni Peña, and the councillor of Portocolom, Melania Mesquida.
Mercant highlighted that these controls allow for an increased presence of inspectors along the coast and action in areas with higher activity during the summer. “Our goal is to ensure that nautical activity is carried out in an orderly and safe manner, to protect businesses that comply with regulations, and to prevent behaviours that could harm the environment,” he stated.
The reports filed will be analysed by the competent authorities to determine whether to initiate the corresponding administrative proceedings. The Government reminds citizens, municipalities, and users that they can report possible irregularities via email at vigilancia@portsib.es, attaching photographs, videos, locations, or any information that facilitates the identification of the facts.
The Coastal Surveillance, Inspection and Control Service has 22 vessels distributed across all the islands. Its teams develop a schedule of actions in different ports and coastal areas, adapted to the detected needs and received communications.
In addition to monitoring the irregular rental of vessels, the device supervises aspects related to navigation and anchoring, and carries out information, prevention, and awareness tasks among sea users.
These actions are part of the Government's strategy to combat intrusiveness and illegal economic activities, reinforce user safety, and promote a more orderly and respectful management of the coastline.
For the residents of Portocolom and Felanitx, these inspections represent a reinforcement of surveillance in one of the busiest nautical areas of the region. The initiative aims to ensure that tourist and recreational activities do not have a negative impact on the environment or harm businesses operating within the law.
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