A Super Puma helicopter (AS32) of the Spanish Air Force landed at Madeira International Airport today for a technical stopover before continuing its journey to the Azores. According to DIÁRIO, the aircraft arrived at 11:34, coming from Gran Canaria, having taken off from Las Palmas. The stay in Madeira is…
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Francisco Gomes, a Chega deputy in the Assembly of the Republic, has successfully secured approval in the Committee on Infrastructure, Housing and Mobility for a draft resolution authored by his party. The proposal recommends that the national government implement a regular maritime connection for passengers and cargo between Madeira and…
Élvio Sousa, Secretary-General of the Juntos pelo Povo (JPP) party, has accused the Minister of Infrastructure, Miguel Pinto Luz, of suppressing the economic and financial study regarding the maritime ferry link for passengers and goods between the Autonomous Region of Madeira and the Portuguese mainland. In a formal statement, Mr…
The Judiciary Police carried out, this morning, an inspection operation on a recreational boat docked at the Calheta marina. At issue was the Spanish-flagged yacht ‘Bluemoona,’ which departed from the island of Saint-Martin, in the Caribbean, on the 14th of May, having arrived in Madeira today, at 07:00. Contacted by…
JPP Secretary-General Élvio Sousa today accused the PSD and CDS of continuing to delay the implementation of a regular maritime ferry connection between Madeira and mainland Portugal, arguing that “Madeirans are fed up with promises, announcements and studies without any concrete decisions to solve a problem that has dragged on…
The BBC BELEM, transporting material for future wind farms in Porto Santo, arrived shortly after 12:30 today in Porto Santo. The cargo consists of “rolling” material, which must be unloaded as soon as possible. A process that is expected to be completed by Sunday. A second ship, carrying turbines, should…
An expert report commissioned by the Central Court of Criminal Investigation (TCIC) has concluded that the NRP Mondego was in a “generalised state of structural and functional degradation, with a direct impact on safety,” according to a report published today by Correio da Manhã. According to the newspaper, the findings…
The NRP Zaire created curiosity this morning as it was seen passing through the waters of Calheta towing a speedboat. Photo Marine Traffic The patrol ship, which is currently stationed as part of the Portuguese Navy’s detachment to the island archipelago and is under the command of the Captaincy of…
This afternoon, PSD Madeira emphasised the importance of ensuring that Madeirans have the same access to medicines as citizens living in mainland Portugal, pointing out the ongoing challenges in the pharmaceutical supply to the Autonomous Region. During an event at the Farmácia de Santo António, Deputy Joana Silva highlighted that…
The Regional Directorate for Fisheries joins the European control and surveillance mission that takes place this month under the Joint Use Plan (JDP) of the European Union for the Western Waters. According to a press release, “Operation OP#10 will take place in sub-area 2 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)…
Elements of the Local Command of the Maritime Police of Funchal, in collaboration with ANACOM (National Communications Authority), conducted a joint inspection operation aimed at coastal stations and various types of ships and vessels on the island of Madeira. The operation, which took place between the 5th and 7th of…
Yesterday, the 27th, the Portuguese Navy rescued four crew members from a vessel whose engines had failed 130 nautical miles (240 kilometers) north of Madeira. According to a statement, the alert was received at 11:45 pm on Sunday, the 26th of April 26, through the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue…
The Porto Santo Line responded today to Chega’s claim that the Lobo Marinho was transporting fuels it wasn’t certified to carry, assuring that it routinely transports various types of cargo, including fuels, whether classified as standard or requiring prior analysis and authorisation (with the necessary documentation and/or oversight from the…
The Porto Santo Line (PSL) has announced that it will now offer daily connections between Madeira and Porto Santo until the end of October. In a note issued, the Porto Santo Line highlights that the additional Tuesday service “represents a clear commitment by the company in increasing resident mobility, and…
MSC Cruises has announced its winter 2026/2027 schedule, which includes 15, 7-night cruises embarking and disembarking in Funchal, aboard MSC Fantasia. According to the company, this includes all-inclusive packages at unmissable prices. Between the 15th of December and the 23rd of March 2027, the ship will carry out itineraries through…