PortsIB inspectors have carried out six in-depth inspections and drawn up a report during a day of monitoring nautical activity in the bay.

The Balearic Islands Government has conducted an inspection and monitoring operation of nautical activity in the Port of Sóller, as part of the Coastal Surveillance Service promoted by the Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle. The operation focused particularly on detecting possible irregular charter activities in the bay.

During the day, PortsIB inspectors carried out ten interventions on vessels, six of which underwent in-depth inspections. As a result of these checks, a report was drawn up regarding possible irregularities, which will be processed by the competent authorities to determine whether the corresponding administrative proceedings should be initiated.

The Minister of the Sea and the Water Cycle, Juan Manuel Lafuente; the manager of PortsIB, Kiko Villalonga; and the mayor of Sóller, Miquel Nadal, attended the operation on site to learn firsthand about the development of the inspections and the work of the professionals who make up the service.

Lafuente emphasized that illegal activity directly harms companies that comply with regulations, creates unfair competition, and can lead to unsafe situations. “We must protect professionals who do things right and ensure that everyone follows the same rules. This service allows us to maintain a permanent presence at sea, strengthen inspections, and act more quickly in response to potential violations,” he stated.

This season, the Coastal Surveillance Service has 22 vessels deployed across the islands, carrying out inspection, information, and enforcement tasks in coastal waters and in port support areas managed by PortsIB. Each vessel is staffed by a Tragsatec skipper and an authorized inspector empowered to issue citations for potential violations.

In addition to regulating nautical charters, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Autonomous Community, the service carries out preventative and informational work to ensure that recreational and professional activities are conducted in an orderly, safe, and environmentally responsible manner. Port de Sóller is one of the areas with the highest concentration of activity during the summer season, making it necessary to reinforce surveillance and monitoring.

These actions are also part of the Balearic Government's cross-cutting strategy against unfair competition and illegal economic activities. The Balearic Islands' Task Force Against Unfair Competition aims to strengthen coordination between government bodies, social partners, and economic operators to prevent, control, and eradicate these practices. In the nautical sector, this line of work protects companies that operate legally, enhances user safety, and promotes more orderly and sustainable coastal management.

Citizens, local councils, and maritime users can report any irregularities by emailing vigilancia@portsib.es. Reports may include photographs, videos, locations, or any other information that helps identify the incidents and allows the Coastal Surveillance Service to act more quickly.