Saturday, October 18, 2014

ANADE is satisfied with the new normative regarding the nautical qualifications

The Association of Marinas and Nautical Installations of the Balearic Islands (ANADE), is of the opinion that the scope of the nautical qualifications in the royal decree approved by the central Government recently “will contribute to a renovation of the fleet and which will benefit the whole sector”.

The president of the association, Antoni Zaforteza, gives a very positive evaluation of the novelties included in the new normative, specially the ones that concern the qualification of the recreational boat skipper (PER), the most popular qualification in Spain.

From now on the holders of this qualification can maneuver vessels up to 24 m of length, while they were previously limited to 15 m. Besides, with complementary practical training, they are allowed to do crossings between the mainland and the Balearic Islands.

"Many people will get encouraged to upgrade to a bigger boat, with a subsequent boost to ports, charter, boat yards and the rest of the sector”, assures Zaforteza.

The president of ANADE emphasizes also other measures included in the new text regulating the nautical qualifications for the recreational craft, which enable a larger segment of the population to have access to yachting.

As an example, the exemption from nautical qualification to maneuver motor boats up to 5 m and sailing boats up to 6 m, always when the power of these boats´ engines doesn´t exceed  11,26 kW (15CV), and as long as the navigation takes place daytime and not further  than 2 miles from shelter.

ANADE considers that the combination of all these measures is a significant step forward in making the sector more competitive.

Complete article in  ABC.

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