Recreational boating will new need new regulations because of its importance in the tourism sector

The sector of recreational boating and sport has an important bearing on the tourism industry and for this reason Spain will implement a new regulation that simplifies the necessary rescue equipment as well as a more practical tests, as noted by the Director General of Merchant Marine , Rafael Rodriguez Valero.

This amendment will add a rule that will include the technical standards applicable to megayachts in order "that are harmonized with other European countries," added Rodriguez Valero during his speech at a conference organized by the Spanish Maritime Cluster ( CME).

The need for a change in the allowance for passengers resident in the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla is another aspect that outlined grounds that henceforth it would be necessary to certify the residence through the certificate from the local authority instead of the DNI as has been so far.

In order to create wealth and jobs, improve the quality of maritime services and unify criteria, Rodriguez Valero has opted to maintain a close collaboration with the CME on the use of marine renewable energy, nautical tourism and development of legislation and adaptation.

For its part, the WEC predidente Federico Jaquotot Esteve, highlighted the active role of the Spanish maritime sector around the drive "technology, innovation and promotion of this industry."

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