Noticias APB | Ports de Balears

The APB starts work on the direct management berths at Portitxol

23/01/2018

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has started the replacement and improvement works on the foundations of the dock pontoons. The project entails the replacement of six pontoons that were in a bad condition and could have collapsed, for new reinforced-concrete slabs, specifically designed for current environmental conditions. The works, which are underway on two of the pontoons, – F and G– involve demolishing the current slabs and replacing them with new reinforced-concrete ones. Other berth elements will be adapted and water and electricity installations will be installed. The works will be completed with the placement of anchorage equipment. Owners will have their boats temporarily moved to another berth allocated by the APB during the period of time set for each improvement. As the dock is gradually renovated, the APB will reorganise the public berths at Portitxol, given that pontoons B, C, D and E also need to be taken apart and rebuilt. The works started in January and will continue until September. The aim of the APB is to give users of these berths a renovated and up-to-date infrastructure for their boats, improving the quality of the service provided by the port authority. The project, with an investment of 600,000 euros and a timeframe of eight and a half months, was awarded to the company Route Pont, S.L., for 523,763.00 euros.

The APB carries out marine pollution containment drill at the Port of La Savina

19/01/2018

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has today carried out a drill on the containment of marine pollution in the zone 1 sheltered waters at the Port of La Savina. The exercise consisted of simulating a hypothetical oil spill from a tanker at the commercial quay, where the petrol station at this port is located. In order to contain this spill, a 150-metre barrier against marine pollution was placed, which the APB expressly purchased for this port. Taking part in the drill—besides the APB—were the Firefighters of Formentera Island Council and also the managers of Marina Formentera, a company that has an agreement with the port authority stating that, in the event of any incident at this port, they will intervene with a vessel and the necessary staff to tackle it. Also participating in the exercise were the Port Police of the Port of Ibiza, along with other external clean-up companies who came along as observers. This drill forms part of the training exercises of the Formentera Firefighters set out in the agreement signed between the APB and Formentera Island Council with regards to training the firefighters to act in cases of emergency, as well as ensuring they have the necessary equipment to keep Formentera residents and visitors safe. Therefore, the APB has now put out a tender to acquire, in addition to different absorbent materials,150 metres of absorbent barrier and a portable pool to place the contaminated material at each of the 5 ports of interest that it manages. A step forward in the public body's clear commitment to safety and prevention.

Refurbishment works complete on the Torreón de Paraires in the Port of Palma

10/01/2018

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has completed the improvement and refurbishment works on the Torreón de Paraires tower in the Port of Palma. The project consisted of rebuilding the internal and external structure of the Paraires turret, which was in a poor condition, in order to recover a heritage asset in the Port of Palma. The works, which were completed in seven months, consisted of, among other things, demolishing the wall blocking the entrance, cleaning and clearing out the inside of the tower, as well as building the frames and pre-frames of the existing wooden windows and chipping off the plaster on the inner walls until reaching the original base in order to then line it. The project also included restoration and stonework, locksmithing, lining work and waterproofing, as well as adding a water collector to prevent flooding. The investment amounted to 101,000 euros and the company that secured the contract was Llabrés Feliu. This project provided work for an average of 4 people for 6 months. This tower was originally used by a house built nearby, which no longer exists, to access the sea. The users reached the tower via a walkway and used it to reach the rocks where there was a small quay, where they could bathe in the water and moor small boats. The APB preserves this building due to its interesting and iconic nature.

The APB will allocate 2 million euros for the maintenance of lighthouses, beacons and buoys of all Balearic Islands

04/01/2018

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has put to tender a two-year contract that can be extended for another two years for the maintenance of the lighthouses, beacons and buoys it manages on the Balearic Islands. The invitation to tender was published in the Official State Gazette on 16 December 2017 and the deadline for proposals is fixed for 2 February 2018 at 14:00. This contract for the maintenance of civil works is designed for the upkeep of all sailing assistance elements: lighthouses, buildings, coastal and port beacons, and buoys around the islands belonging to the APB. The aim is to guarantee the strong presence, visibility and proper functioning of these valuable elements, improving potential shortcomings and preventing their deterioration. The tendering process of the contract, which is valued at €1,911,682.69, has been rolled out over 3 lots consisting of: Mallorca, Cabrera and Dragonera (Lot 1), Ibiza and Formentera (Lot 2) and Menorca (Lot 3). The awarded company will be responsible for paving and coating floors, locksmith services and metal structural work, painting, maintaining and repairing equipment and floating platforms, as well as garden and park maintenance services.

The concession extension for the management of mooring points on the Pantalán de la Cuarentena dock at the Port of Palma has been turned down

22/12/2017

Yesterday, in a meeting held at its Palma office, the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) rejected the term extension and the additional prolongation requested regarding the administrative concession of public port domain for the "management of recreational boat mooring points at the Pantalán de la Cuarentena dock at the Port of Palma". The holder of the concession is Tanit Ibiza Port, S.A. The company had requested a term extension of 3 years and 6 months under the provisions established in the Tenth Transitional Provision of the consolidated text of the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Navy, and an additional prolongation of 6 years and 3 months requested under Article 82.2.b) of said text. Both requests were turned down as the Board of Directors of the Port Authority deemed that there was no justification whatsoever for substituting the current floating dock attached to the main dock on the promenade side for a fixed reinforced-concrete one, as the boats that currently use it have no need for a fixed dock.

Parking at the Port of Palma can now be paid for using mobile phones

20/12/2017

The mobile payment service for the car parks of the APB at the Port of Palma has today come into operation. Users will be able to pay through the application of the payment platform called Telpark, available for smartphones, on which the port area can be found. The launch of this system responds to a petition made by Palma City Council to integrate the port area into the limited parking area of the city, which already uses this new payment method. Users can easily pay using their mobile phones by following a few simple steps. - Install the app - Select the city (geolocation) - Choose the rate, selecting the area - Enter the parking duration - Make the payment Furthermore, the system allows users to receive alerts notifying them when their parking time is about to or has run out. Fines cannot currently be annulled on mobile devices and they need to be processed in the usual way. However, it is envisaged that this process will be available via telematic means in the near future. Furthermore, the agents of the APB who control the regulated car park have tablets and an application that lets them check, through registration plates, that vehicles that have paid through Telpark and that do not have a ticket on the dashboard have paid correctly.

The APB purchases a new 100% electric vehicle for the Port Police at the Port of Palma

20/12/2017

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has recently purchased a new vehicle for the fleet of the Port of Palma. The vehicle is a 100% electric NISSAN E-NV200 EVALIA, which will be used for services relating to the Port Police. This vehicle replaces a Citroen Xsara Picasso, which was in poor condition, and it reflects the Port Authority's commitment to renewable energy and the environment. The APB plans to gradually update its fleet with electric vehicles. When choosing the model, the uniformity of the car with the rest of the APB vehicles was taken into consideration, as well as its adaptability to the requirements of a vehicle used for police purposes, such as the size of the boot for portable signalling, extinguishers, resuscitation equipment, life jackets and other basic tools. The vehicle also includes the corresponding police DGT optical-audible signalling kit. Nissan. It costs €29,586 plus VAT.

The APB presents the project of the new Marine Terminal for traffic between Ibiza and Formentera

18/12/2017

The president of the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB), Joan Gual de Torrella, presented the project of the marine terminal for traffic between Ibiza and Formentera during the annual meeting held today by the Navigation and Port Council of the Port of Ibiza, during which he also discussed other important issues with the port community. This project defines the port spaces designated for commercial uses of marine traffic between islands, the future boat repair yard and the fishing area in line with the Delimitation of Port Spaces and Uses proposal (DEUP), which is currently under consideration by State Ports. Joan Gual de Torrella drew attention to the agreement reached with the City Council of Ibiza during his presentation of this project, which "complies with the commitment made at the beginning of the parliamentary term to leave the port's front line open to the public". In this regard, the mayor of Ibiza, Rafa Ruiz, has reassured that the actions that were agreed on between the port and the city at the beginning of his term of office are being finalised and geared toward their implementation. The project of the new Marine Terminal also entails the integration of three essential actions: the construction of a single-storey underground parking lot for 691 spaces and with an initial budget estimated at 18 million euros the refurbishment of the sports dock promoted by the Club Naútico de Ibiza and the pedestrianisation of the port section of Avenida de Santa Eulària, where the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment is currently carrying out works to improve the sanitation and drainage of the city. New Harbour Station The construction of the underground parking will also entail the relocation of the fishermen's guild building to the new fishing area, as well as the fitting out of a new yard at the commercial quays. There are plans to build the new Harbour Station of Formentera on top of this parking lot, where more than two million passengers will pass through each year. The ground-floor infrastructure will be equipped with all of the services necessary for passengers and access points, both for road traffic and pedestrians to guarantee their comfort and safety. The harbour station will be made up of three separate modular blocks: one where the ticket desk areas, offices and services for passengers will be held another with a cafe service and a third, smaller in size, for ancillary uses including tourist information or similar. The rest of the development will stay open to the public and will be equipped with green spaces and canopy structures to create shaded areas. The budget for this work is 4.4 million euros. Meanwhile, three piers and a loading ramp are planned for the sea area for boats and ships transporting freight and passengers between Ibiza and the Port of La Savina with a budget of 5 million euros. The terminal juggles the separation of port traffic –embarking and disembarking of vehicles– with the traffic of supply vehicles and public services including taxis and buses.

The APB improves the condition of the roof covering Harbour Station No. 1 at the Port of Palma

13/12/2017

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has finished the improvement and refurbishment work on Harbour Station No. 1 at the Port of Palma. This development drive addresses the need to provide a solution to the waterproofing problems at the facilities which was leading to water leaking in and the formation of drops on the ceiling. All of this led to certain discomfort for the users of the Harbour Station. As a result, the APB has sealed all of the roof and the gutter with a reinforced polyurethane sealing system, in addition to replacing the whole of the false ceiling on the first floor. Taking advantage of these improvements, the APB has also taken steps to improve the lighting and the air conditioning ducts, and repair and seal the joinery on both floors, replacing some sections of it on the first floor. Users can now enjoy a more comfortable and accessible building as a result. Harbour Station No. 1 is also now more resistant and stronger. This work has been carried out by the company DRAGADOS S.A., with an allocated budget of €188,588 and has used on average 6 workers over the 8 months the work has taken.

The APB adapts direct management berths at the Port of Palma

12/12/2017

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has launched an adaptation and improvement plan regarding anchorage for the direct management berths in several areas of Portitxol, San Magín and Ca’n Barbarà at the Port of Palma. With an investment of 351,711 euros and a four-month execution period, the works will provide berth users with a renovated and up-to-date infrastructure for their boats. In the Portitxol area, prior to starting the works, the floor area was cleaned in order to guarantee suitable progress of the works. The works, which will be entirely undertaken on the docks and dock pontoons of direct management of the APB at the Port of Palma, will comprise the adaptation of mooring elements: changing dee shackles in bad condition, improving anchorages, and the changing of chains and guide ropes, etc. Owners may see their boats provisionally relocated to another berth indicated by the APB during the period planned for each improvement. The works are to be completed within four months and will give direct jobs to eight people.

The APB commits to complying with the Law on the Reuse of Public Sector Information (RISP)

11/12/2017

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has made public its open data system. With this initiative, the organisation commits to complying with Law 37/2007 on the Reuse of Public Sector Information (RISP) that affects all public administrations. The first step was to draw up a RISP Plan regarding the reuse of information and, subsequently, to publish an open data catalogue that contains the official data set of the APB, allowing any interested party to access it. This data set is represented through standard and reusable formats. The information is available on the APB website in the Open Date section, as well as on the Spanish government's website (datos.gob.es). In the open data section, we will find information relating to port activity (statistics, ships in the port, etc.), corporate data (annual report, job offers, etc.) and commercial activity (rates, tariffs and bids, etc.), among other aspects. This process finalised with the first data load. It is a live process that will continue to be updated as new data, statistics and publishable public information are registered. The accessibility of this information may contribute to economic growth and to the creation of new jobs, as well as providing a more transparent element and greater democratic involvement.

The port of Ibiza has a new border post

05/12/2017

The Immigration and Border Police have new offices for border control at the Port of Ibiza now that the The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) has materialised their request to install and adapt the existing port facilities to current police requirements “in order to carry out border management in a proper and effective manner”, as National Police Chief Inspector Luis Alfonso Fernandez put it. In the mid-2015 Schengen self-assessment process of Spain’s external borders, it was concluded that the Port of Ibiza lacked sufficient police facilities and thus the necessary infrastructure to effectively perform proper border management. Another factor the APB took into consideration when undertaking this facility was the increase in the number of vessels calling at the island from countries not belonging to the Schengen Area, accompanied by a steady increase in the number of travellers. Therefore, it decided to refurbish the border post at the Port of Ibiza and declare it a Schengen external border. Waiting for the new Passenger Terminal The police station is currently housed at the provisional Botafoc Marine Terminal, pending the construction of the new Maritime Passenger Terminal. There are currently four National Police officers stationed there: one sub-inspector, two First Class officers and one constable, who now have all the necessary equipment for their work at their disposal. The main duties carried out by the border post include monitoring and control of vessels, passengers and crew-members from third countries, visas and stamping of passports, physical control of recreational vessels arriving at the island from third countries, and being present at loading and off-loading operations of coastal vessels, among others.