A majority of passengers of the three aircraft diverted to Porto Santo this afternoon, due to winds affecting the operationality of the Madeira International Airport, will travel to Madeira using the Porto Santo ferry. It is not the first time that the Porto Santo Ferry has been used as a…
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The seamen who refused to board the Ship of the Portuguese Republic (NRP) Mondego allege, in a request sent to the court, that the Navy is preparing to replace the two engines of the ship, causing “the definitive destruction of the last traces of evidence.” In the document, the thirteen…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) registered two earthquakes in the early hours of this morning. According to information provided by IPMA, the first quake, which was shallow, occurred at 04:48, registering 1.8 on the Richter scale, off the southwest coast of Ponta do Sol. The second earthquake,…
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is examining a semi-rigid boat found yesterday off the Madeiran coast. The vessel is often associated with drug trafficking operations on the high seas, especially in the transfer of drugs from larger to smaller vessels. The boat was located and seized by the Maritime Police in…
The Regional Government wants to create a mega-yacht marina within the bay of Funchal. While talking to journalists, JosĂ© Manuel Rodrigues once again stressed that this is one of the great projects planned for Pontinha. The jetty will be increased by 400 m, which will allow more berthing area and…
Thirteen soldiers of the Portuguese Navy, accused of insubordination, have filed a lawsuit to try to prevent the sale of the Portuguese Republic Ship (NRP) Mondego to the Dominican Republic, alleging the need to preserve evidence related to the safety conditions of the vessel. The news is advanced this Sunday,…
On Thursday, those on board the Madeira Sea Emotions – Boat Tours recorded a rare encounter with a leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), the largest species of sea turtle, capable of exceeding two metres in length and 500 kilos in weight. The observation was disclosed in a company post on social…
A 59-year-old German citizen drowned this morning near the Ponta do Sol pier. According to Captain Bruno Ferreira Teles, the National Maritime Authority was alerted at 09:56 by the Regional Civil Protection Service that a person had been allegedly dragged by a wave into the sea and was in difficulties.…
An earthquake registering 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 07:13 on Monday morning, off the northwest coast of Porto Santo. According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the quake caused no material damage and may have been felt by the population. Samantha Gannon info at…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) says that the frontal swells associated with depression Leonardo will affect the weather in the archipelago of Madeira until Friday, the 6th of February, especially the western part of the island of Madeira, becoming more intense and widespread throughout the archipelago from…
MarFrente has confirmed that the promenade between Areeiro beach and Câmara de Lobos is closed, due to strong sea agitation, and entry into this area is forbidden. Restrictions are expected to remain in place until the end of the week, with sea conditions worsening on Thursday and Friday. The Madeira…
Despite official warnings about rough seas and large waves, many people disregarded the safety signs along Praia Formosa promenade. Throughout the day, several individuals ignored the risk of drowning and the temporary passage restrictions. In view of the situation, FrenteMar Funchal reinforced the containment measures, placing chains to hold the…
The body of a woman, approximately 40 years old, was detected this afternoon, floating in the sea south of the Desertas Islands. At 13:24, a fishing vessel sailing in the area reported spotting a body floating in the water. Following the call, the Funchal Lifeguard Station quickly mobilised, along with…
Huge waves affected two areas of the parish of Paul do Mar today. According to the Parish Council, the swell caused several damages to a vehicle and a recreational vessel in the port of Quebrada. At the Lagos site, waves broke over the walls and flooded nearby homes. Responding to…
From Tuesday the 27th, Madeira will be affected by periods of rain, strong winds, and significant sea agitation, confrmed the the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea. In a press release, the National Weather Service highlighted the ongoing impact of Depression Joseph, currently in the North Atlantic and part of…