Lamas & Martinez Associates explain the Law of Data Protection (LOPD)

Lamas & Martinez Associates. Mercedes from the commercial department talks about the consultancy that collaborates with AENIB since 2009 in the form an agreement that also the members of the association can take advantage of. Lamas & Martinez Associates is one the most important specialized consultancies in our community and makes sure that all their clients comply with the Organic Law of Data Protection (LOPD). Failing to comply can result in a considerable fine.

What can you tell us about the trajectory of your consultancy?

We are two professionals with different backgrounds. Vicente (responsible for the department of consultation) comes from the legal environment and I have a commercial background. The Law was introduced 10 years ago and Vicente got interested. I studied at the time, we tossed the idea back and forth for a time until we decided to start a consultancy specialized in LOPD, and that´s how we got started. It is still just the two of us, and little by little the word has got around. As we are getting ready to celebrate our 10th anniversary we have over 700 clients from all sectors, and we also collaborate with various entities, AENIB amongst them. We have a collaboration agreement with AENIB since 4 years. We think they are doing a great job and have an excellent relationship with their members. The determination of Marga (Margarita Dahlberg, the President of AENIB), always on top of everything that happens in the sector is something we see very positively.

The nautical sector begs for a lifeline

The European nautical industry, world leader for its quality, will go under if the European authorities don´t act rapidly. The internal market is strong (48 million Europeans practice nautical activities), but the crisis has sank the sales by half already during in its first two years, and put he second hand market in the hands of the banks, who confiscate boats for outstanding credit payments. The exports are in agony becuase of the normative and various tariffs and fees in their main markets, a hardship for an industry formed mainly by small and medium size companies. The sector complains that the Asian countries sell for half the price and they don´t comply with the european security and contamination regulations thanks to the lack of inspections. The situation in Spain deteriorates, in Brussels eyes, because of unjustified tax policies.

The nautical industry report: A transformation accelerated by the crisis, by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in agreement with the sector, demands common policies to defend the industry formed by 37.000 companies that give direct jobs to 234.000 people and invoiced 20.000 million euros in year 2011. Co-author of the report, Patrizio Pesci, also a co-president of the Advisory Committee of Industrial Transformations of EESC, sees an an uncertain future. “ Antonio Tajani, responsible for the Industry and Enterprise and vice-president of the European Commission, has given his guarantees to defend the industry, and the Commission has promised to make a Green Book, but the bureaucracy in Brussels is exasperating, and in the meantime, the companies close or are bought up by the Chinese”, explains Pesci.

The nautical sector versus José María Urrutia

The sector of the recreational yachting, represented by its principal associations, has expressed their regret and indignation at the recent declarations by the President of the Balearic Port Authority (APB) Mr José María Urrutia, who claims that "the nautical sector moves a considerable amount of black money".

According to the statement by the associations, "such a claim, gratuitous and totally unjustified, constitutes a serious accusation towards the nautical companies, who try to survive in the middle of the deep economical crisis and fight to generate jobs and wellbeing despite the unbearable money collecting fervour by the Port Authority, whose inflexible and arrogant policies do not in any kind of way correspond with the acts of support that the President of the Government promised for the nautical sector".

The nautical sector begs for a lifeline

The European nautical industry, world leader for its quality, will go under if the European authorities don´t act rapidly. The internal market is strong (48 million Europeans practice nautical activities), but the crisis has sank the sales by half already during in its first two years, and put he second hand market in the hands of the banks, who confiscate boats for outstanding credit payments. The exports are in agony becuase of the normative and various tariffs and fees in their main markets, a hardship for an industry formed mainly by small and medium size companies. The sector complains that the Asian countries sell for half the price and they don´t comply with the european security and contamination regulations thanks to the lack of inspections. The situation in Spain deteriorates, in Brussels eyes, because of unjustified tax policies.

The nautical industry report: A transformation accelerated by the crisis, by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), in agreement with the sector, demands common policies to defend the industry formed by 37.000 companies that give direct jobs to 234.000 people and invoiced 20.000 million euros in year 2011. Co-author of the report, Patrizio Pesci, also a co-president of the Advisory Committee of Industrial Transformations of EESC, sees an an uncertain future. “ Antonio Tajani, responsible for the Industry and Enterprise and vice-president of the European Commission, has given his guarantees to defend the industry, and the Commission has promised to make a Green Book, but the bureaucracy in Brussels is exasperating, and in the meantime, the companies close or are bought up by the Chinese”, explains Pesci.

Azimut 55S, the most innovative sports boat at the moment

*Press release by our associates Marina Estrella

"The most innovative yacht of the year" and "The best general and interior design of the year" in the World Yacht Trophies 2012.

Barcelona, 6th of May 2013. - Marina Estrella commercializes the most innovative and effective yacht on the market at the moment, the Azimut 55S. This new vessel has revolutionized the traditional concept of medium size boats for various reasons: new spatial design situating the three cabins in the middle of the boat, more rigid and light structure by using carbon fibre, introducing a pivoting bathing platform and triple motorization with the new IPS system.

The innovative, surprising and revolutionary caracter of the Azimut 55S was recognized by the sector in the form of the awards "The most innovative yacht of the year" and "The best general and interior design of the year" in the World Yacht Trophies 2012.

The design revolution starts in the machine room, which hosts the triple Volvo IPS-1 system: 3 motors of 435 CV with contra-rotating twin propellers orientated towards the bow, which provide the Azimut 55S with a top speed of over 36 knots, a truly sportive performance.

The election of this revolutionary system of Volvo Penta for the first time in Azimut and in this unusual configuration was fundamental for the project, as compared to the same power of just two motors, the triple installation reduces the volume, length, weight and consumption, and increases the performance, maneuverability and efficiency.

The total output power of 1305 CV is accompanied by a general reduction in weight, due to the utilization of glass fibre and carbon fibre composites in the large areas of the deck and hull, and above all the fabrication of the structural parts in pure carbon fibre. This innovation has reduced the weight of the structure by 37%. The use of carbon fibre composite has lead to a reduction of weight of the hull by 10%, compared to a hull of the same size made of the traditional glass fibre.

The design of the stern is completely new, original and innovative. The bathing platform seems, at the first glance, a normal teak platform that rises about a meter above the sea level. But by simply pressing a button it transforms: the garage door, which is fixed to the bathing platform in L-shape, opens and inclines towards the sea. As a result, the original platform submerges and disappears below the sea level, substituted in few second by a new platform (the internal part of the door, which is also clad in teak), which extends by almost two meters over the sea. To take out or to store a tender, you only need to incline the platform and position the tender on special rollers.

The sliding ceiling window, available both in glass fibre and in big glass panels, makes the boat a unique space with a continuous design, style, materials and colors which are identical both in the salon and in the cockpit. The big teak table can be lowered electrically at the level of the C-shaped sofa. With the help of some cushions the dining area can be transformed into a huge chill out and sun bathing area.

The main deck is designed in one single level. In the forward part, with the aim to gain more comfort and security, the absence of steps has allowed the designers to include a sofa orientated towards the bow, right in front of the windscreen. This ideal space for relaxation and sunbathing is unique in this category of boats, adding extra value to the product.

The crew cabin is situated right in the bow, with access through a hatch from the main deck. This provides the owner more privacy, as the crew doesn´t need to pass through the pilot house to get to his cabin. At the same time, this arrangement offers the crew more privacy, as the bow of the boat is generally less visited, specially at night in the port.

As a result of the change of location of the crew cabin, the VIP cabin, the guest cabin and the main cabin are situated in the middle of the boat, which by being the widest point of the boat provides more volume for these cabins, as well as more stability for the boat.

The light indoors reaches new levels through the horizontal hull windows which provide generous quantities of natural light in the VIP cabin as well as in the guest cabin, while the main cabin has the traditional six windows on each side of the hull, allowing an unprecedented amount of light in.

Chamber of Commerce and APB in the Paris and Düsseldorf Shows

The Chamber of Commerce of mallorca, together with the Balearic Port Authority is organizing a joint stand for the Balearic businesses in the next Paris and Düsseldorf Boat Shows, in December 2013 and January 2014, respectively.

Registration form for the Paris Boat Show and Boot Düsseldorf.

Prince Felipe´s surprise visit to the Palma Boat Show

Prince Felipe surprised the visitors to the Palma International Boat Show with an unscheduled visit for a couple of hours, during which he traversed practically the whole fair.

Prince Felipe arrived at the Show around 12.00 to assist at the prize giving ceremony of the I Marcial Sánchez-Barcaiztegui Trophy, which was awarded to the Naval Regatta Commission of the Balearic Islands for their contribution and support to the promotion of the sailing as a sport, in the Navy and in Spain in general.

The award has been created by the Palma Boat Show Organizing Committee in honor of the the illustrious Admiral who passed away in July 2012 and who was a close friend of the King Juan Carlos and the Royal Family.

Sánchez Barcaiztegui was a historical President of the Commission, an entity with close ties to the Royal Family due to their participation in the Commission´s regattas during their holidays in Palma over the years.

The heir to the crown visited various stands in the Palma Boat Show and chatted in a relaxed manner with the many entrepreneurs and visitors he came across.

The Palma Boat Show was a visitor success

More tan 30.000 people visited the 30th Palma Boat Show, which took place from 1st to the 5th of May in Moll Vell. This edition was introduced with a successful new format, according to the generalized opinión by the exhibitors, and has reactivated the nautical sector, so strategic for the Balearic Islands.

In the opinión of the director of the 30th Palma Boat Show, Chema Sans, “ the number of visitors exceeded the previsions, which were 50.000 for the whole collection of events that formed the International Nautical Week of Palma. Besides, most visitors were nautical devotees with a real interest to generate business in short and médium term, and we had also lots of international visitors”.

The Palma Boat Show opened it´s doors with confidence and optimism, with 25% more exhibitors and 76% more moorings compared to year 2011, after the cancelation of last year´s edition.

Record participation at the VIII Cuttlefish Fair.

Another year the sea nad the cuttlefish were the absolute centrepieces at the eight edition of the popular Cuttlefish Fair, which took place on the 20th and the 21st of April in the Port of Alcúdia. According to the local police, up to 12.000 people were able to enjoy the mediterranean cooking and to stroll amongst the wide variety of boats exhibited along the Paseo Maritimo. 

The nautical fair occupied a total area of 12.000 m2 where 25 companies exhibited the latest products. From jet skis and semirigid tenders to sailing and motor boats, not forgetting the traditional boats and yachts. And of course all sorts of accessories and other essentials related to the sea were on offer. The stands dedicated to fishing and water sports managed to catch the attention of many enthusiasts who were looking for equipment for a good price or simply hunting for professional advice. 

Letter from the President - May 2013.

The Palma Boat Show is finally here, after a year of hard work. It is a major achievement for the whole nautical community to have been able to plan and carry out a project of such dimensions together with the public administration. We have a few days of frantic activity ahead of us, and it is up to ourselves as entrepreneurs to make the most of it. We would like to invite everybody to pass by the stand of AENB at the show to get to know what we are up to at AENB. A few days ago the Cuttlefish Fair (La Fira de la Sipia) took place in the port of Alcúdia. It is another event that keeps growing year after year, whether measured by the number of visitors or exhibitors. This month also the 1st Nautical Congress, organized by ANEN was celebrated in Madrid. AENB participated in this event, which analysed the current state of the nautical sector and outlined some plans to follow to become more competitive. 

During this week the Palma Boat Show will be celebrated within the framework of the Palma International Nautical Week. This will be an event that will convert our island the center of attention of the nautical world for a few days. We are very proud of the effort we invested in to make this show a reality and all of your involvement to provide ideas and suggestions. A couple of weeks ago we read with satisfaction the news that 95% of the exhibition space had been booked up and that the brokerage section was arousing a lot of interest. As specially active members of the Organizing Committee of the Show we wanted to go a step further and booked a stand for AENB. We would like to encourage all our members to come and visit us and to get to know us better. It will be a pleasure to spend some time with you and to explain to any company or a self employed professional why it makes sense to belong to AENB, apart from the respresentation. For my part I wish all the best to those who have decided to invest in an exhibition space at the show. Likewise I hope that those preofessionals visiting the show will make many useful contacts.