Bulletin 333 - 11/03
New Resolution of the Spanish Maritime Authorities (DGMM)
On October 29th 2003 the Spanish DGMM established a new internal rule that applies to vessels manoeuvering in Spanish ports.
As from November 1st 2003, the Maritime Authority (Capitania Maritima) is entitled to fine and/or detain a ship over 500 GT, irrespective of flag, during manoeuvering (mooring, unmooring, or any other self-propelled movement inside port waters), if the master is not assisted by a properly qualified officer or crew member.
This resolution will be enforced whether a pilot is onboard or not and the pilots are obliged to notify immediately the Maritime Authorities whenever this rule is not complied with.
Under the Spanish legislation, Act 27/1922, amended by Act 62/199, the resulting sanction is classified as "severe" and "top severe". A maximum fine of 180 euros (US$215) and 900 euros (US$1075) can be levied.
The Centre of Services' Coordination (CCRS) is obliged to give this information via radio to all ships operating within a Spanish port.
We advise all Members to be fully aware of the above and to inform their masters accordingly.
Source of information: Stier & Co / Stier Shipagency
Club Correspondent
Las Palmas Gran Canaria
Tel +34 928 265 452
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