A few days ago AENIB
joined the plenary session of the Palma Town hall to express the
support of the association for the reform of Club Maritimo Molinar.
The association considers the reform essential not only for
revitalizing the area, but also to keep alive the oldest nautical
entity of the Balearic Islands. In this newsletter we also deal with
the recent decision to allow charter activity for non-EU flagged
yachts in the Balearics, the approaching Barcelona Boat Show, the
adaptation of the British Large Yacht Code into the Spanish
legislation and other current issues.
At AENIB we are
convinced that the reform of Club Maritimo Molinar is essential. The
recreational nautical sector is one of the most important segments of
the Balearic economy (the ever-increasing number of new vessel
registrations in the islands provides sufficient proof of this).
According to the calculations by the professor of geography at UIB,
Onofre Rullán (Diario de Mallorca 26/09/2014), the club could
achieve 11 million euros in benefit with the extension of the port,
which would mean double return on the initial investment. The upgrade
of the port would bring along revaluation of the whole area, increase
the commercial activity and generate around 150 new jobs (between
direct and indirect ones). AENIB has been collaborating with the Club
to plan a renovation project that respects the environment, is open
to the public and fits in with specific environment of the El Molinar
neighborhood. We believe that this project is a great opportunity,
not only for the nautical sector, but for the City of Palma itself.
The reform should be carried out, otherwise we run a risk of losing
the oldest nautical entity of the Balearic Islands.
A few weeks ago the
local government authorized charter activity for non-EU flagged
vessels in the Balearic Islands. The decision is a result of numerous
meetings that AENIB, with the support of ANEN, had with the
corresponding authorities to highlight the necessity of opening up
our charter market to said vessels. According to the new regulations,
non-EU flagged vessels above 14 m of length can offer charters in the
Balearic waters, when evidence is provided that EU-flagged yachts of
similar characteristics are not available. The owners have to apply
for a license and comply with corresponding requirements in order to
carry out charter activity. We believe this is a very positive
development that will position the Balearic Islands as a nautical
destination a bit closer to our competitors.
Another novelty that
has been added to the legislative framework (this one at a national
level) is the adaptation of the British Large Yacht Code to the
Spanish normative. In summary, this means that the regulations that
determine how these yachts are built will be harmonized with the
major part of the industry internationally, which will lead to
increased competitiveness of our superyacht sector. We would like to
take the opportunity to praise the work by both ANEN as well as AEGY
as the prime movers behind this agreement, and encourage the central
government to continue adopting measures to bring the legislation
concerning the Spanish nautical sector to the same level as our
competitors.
Within short the
Barcelona Boat Show will take place. It is one of the main events of
the nautical sector in our country. We will participate together with
ANEN in the various functions that will take place, and naturally
give support to those of our associates who exhibit at the show.
Taking into account the media interest that the show generates, many
legislative and fiscal novelties that will affect our day to day
labour as entrepreneurs will be published. AENIB will be there to
protect your interests and to make your voice heard. For those of you
who are going to visit the show, we have created on our Facebook page
different events with the main activities to be carried out that can
be of interest to you. We will keep you informed of all the news as
we receive them.
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