PortsIB's operation has intensified the control of nautical activity in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, especially regarding charters, anchorages and the correct use of buoy fields.

The Coastal Surveillance, Inspection and Control Service of the Government of the Balearic Islands has carried out 46 inspections between August 1 and 16 in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, actions that have resulted in 17 reports and 5 complaints.

The device, managed by Ports de les Illes Balears (PortsIB) through the Ministry of the Sea and the Water Cycle, maintains a continuous presence on the coast during the weeks of greatest nautical activity to reinforce compliance with regulations and detect possible irregularities.

By island, Mallorca concentrates the highest number of actions, with 23 inspections, 9 minutes and one complaint during the first half of August. The controls have been carried out in points such as Barcarès, es Trenc and sa Ràpita, es Carbó, Sóller, sa Foradada, the coast of the Serra de Tramuntana, Santa Ponça, Peguera, cala Fornells, cala Tuent, Formentor, cala Gat, Colònia de Sant Jordi, cala Gamba, cala Blava and the Illes Malgrats.

In Menorca, 12 inspections have been carried out, resulting in 4 official reports and 2 complaints. The service visited, among other areas, Ciutadella, Sant Tomàs, the port of Maó, Macarella beach, Cala en Turqueta, Fornells bay, Cala Degollador, Cala en Blanes, and Santandria.

Meanwhile, in Ibiza, 11 inspections were carried out, resulting in 4 official reports and 2 complaints. The inspections took place in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Caló den Serral, Santa Eulària, Portinatx, Benirràs, Cala d'Hort, Sa Foradada, Cala Salada, Port des Torrent, Cala Bassa, Cala Gració, Caló des Moro, and Porroig.

The actions carried out during these first two weeks of August have focused mainly on the control of charter activity, anchorages and buoy fields, as well as other areas linked to maritime transport and, in the case of Ibiza, the protection of posidonia.

This deployment is part of the increased coastal surveillance implemented by the Balearic Government. The Surveillance, Inspection, and Control Service has 22 operational vessels this season, distributed among the islands, which are used to carry out scheduled operations and respond to reports of potential irregularities related to maritime activity.

The operation is complemented by the eighth targeted campaign against illegal nautical charters, with a particular focus on the months of greatest pressure on the coastline. The objective is to increase the inspection presence, ensure that companies and vessels comply with regulations, and help to regulate nautical activity during peak weeks.

Citizens, local councils and professionals in the sector can report possible irregularities to the Coastal Surveillance Service via email at vigilancia@portsib.es , providing, whenever possible, photographs, videos, location or any other information that may facilitate the intervention of the inspectors.