The APB and the Council of Mahon agree to reduce the water supply to cruise ships

The APB and the Council of Mahon agree to reduce the water supply to cruise ships

Maó

25/09/2017

The Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) and the Council of Mahon have decided to restrict the water supply given to cruise ships that arrive at the Port of Mahon. The water supply, which the ships use as provisions, will be cut by approximately 40%.

37 out of the 85 cruise ships that docked at the city in 2016 requested a water supply, equating to an average consumption of 112 tonnes. This year, 19 out of the 75 cruise ships that docked at the Port of Mahon prior to 20 September requested a water supply. In recent months, therefore, the APB has only supplied water to cruise ships that really needed it and it has limited the supply to 60 tonnes.

The agreement forms part of a set of measures that the council is implementing in order to address the issue of water shortage and quality, which affects the municipality of Mahon and the entire island of Menorca. Furthermore, the agreement is a sign that the APB fully understands the issue.