The Directorate General for Ports and Maritime Transport has initiated 111 sanctioning proceedings in 2026 (up to November 9) for illegal rentals, lack of permits, commercial use of private vessels, and skippers without qualifications, for a total amount of 394,600.06 euros. Five of these proceedings refer to tourist maritime passenger transport services that were operating without having submitted the required prior notification or with a notification that had expired. Since 2023, 542 sanctioning proceedings have been opened, for an approximate amount of 1.5 million euros. Regarding inspection activity, the Directorate General drew up 44 reports in 2023, 61 in 2024, and 99 in 2025.