Commercial use of private moorings is prohibited in the Balearic Islands' regional ports.
PortsIB reminds that mooring spots assigned to private vessels may not be used for commercial purposes.
PalmThe Government has issued a resolution to prevent moorings granted for private use in autonomously managed ports from being used for profit, such as the tourist rental of private boats. The measure is adopted following the entry into force of the state resolution allowing private recreational vessels to temporarily change their use to commercial, and in exercise of the exclusive powers held by the autonomous community over the public port domain.
The resolution clearly establishes that any commercial use of these moorings constitutes a serious infraction, entailing the opening of a sanctioning procedure and the immediate expiration of the authorization.
The purpose of base moorings in directly managed ports is to maintain a balance between social moorings and profit-making moorings. Therefore, using social moorings for profit-making purposes distorts their purpose.
The Ports of the Balearic Islands (PortsIB), a subsidiary of the Regional Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle, emphasizes that the Balearic port planning model clearly distinguishes between private and commercial uses, as they entail different, and often incompatible, impacts and needs. This differentiation helps maintain a balance between nautical activity, the safety of facilities, and the protection of the coastal environment.
Controls will be maintained.
The government insists that the state resolution published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on July 22 does not alter the regional legal framework nor can it override the conditions of use established in PortsIB's employment contracts. Therefore, controls and oversight over the use of moorings will be maintained to ensure that they are used exclusively for the purpose for which they were granted.
At the same time, and with the aim of strengthening control over regional ports under indirect management, PortsIB has requested that the concessionaires submit, within a maximum period of ten days, a provisional proposal for the distribution of moorings according to their use. A clear distinction must be made between those designated for private vessels and those reserved for professional activities, specifying in this case whether it is for nautical charters or non-regular maritime transport.
