More than 30 attendees participated in this session, which featured the presence of Pedro Gil (AECIB), Leon Von Ondarza (LVOF), and Toni Frau (Sa Calma Boats).
Balearic Marine Cluster organized a debate session on Thursday, March 6, focused on Decree 21/2017, which regulates the charter activity of boats and recreational vessels in the Balearic Islands. The event also addressed changes, requirements, and the application of the Maritime Navigation Regulation in the region.
The debate, attended by the President of Balearic Marine Cluster, Guillermo García, and the President of the Port Authority, Javier Sanz, brought together over 30 participants eager to understand the current status of these two regulations.
Chaired and moderated by José Luis Miró, journalist and deputy director of Mallorca Press and Gaceta Náutica, the session included contributions from Pedro Gil, President of the Association of Charter Companies of the Balearic Islands (AECIB); Leon Von Ondarza, lawyer and director of LVOF Abogados; and Toni Frau, CEO and founder of Sa Calma Boats.
In his opening statement, Leon Von Ondarza provided an in-depth analysis of the status of the Maritime Navigation Regulation in the Balearic Islands. He explained the updates and requirements related to vessel registration and clearance procedures, as well as the detailed use of the Responsible Declaration (DR) and the specific requirements for boats flying Spanish or EU flags. He also discussed the inspection and authorization requirements for commercial activities.
The debate also explored Decree 21/2017 in depth. Key topics included the restrictions on boat charters in the Balearic Islands under the decree, the application of the Maritime Navigation Regulation to boat rentals, and the requirements for home ports and commercial activities for vessels classified under list 7.
During his intervention, Toni Frau elaborated on Articles 13 and 14, stating that, in his opinion, “they need to be more precise.” Meanwhile, Pedro Gil emphasized that the sector is experiencing a “regulatory regression,” noting that “not everyone is prepared to rent out boats, and it is crucial to determine where anchoring is permitted and where it is not.”
