The APB presents two new port surveillance craft
Eivissa
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.
