JPP spokesperson, Élvio Sousa, made a rather heated announcement ahead of his presentation of a new ferry proposal at the Legislative Assembly this morning.
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The President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albuquerque today told Porto Santo residents to fly while the ferry undergoes its annual maintenance, as hiring a replacement ship would be 'exorbitant!'
Yesterday, the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) were called out to rescue a sick crew member aboard a vessel sailing 80 km off the Porto Santo coast.
The Porto Santo based, Portuguese Air Force (FAP) squadron completed two air-sea rescue missions during the Christmas weekend (25th and 26th).
The Regional Government Council met on Wednesday and authorised the amendment of the Concession Contract for the Public Service for the Regular Carriage of Passengers and Goods by Sea between Funchal and Porto Santo
The Porto Santo Line (PSL), has confirmed that it has cancelled its scheduled sailings for Sunday the 18th and Monday the 19th of December due to rough seas, which make it impossible for the ship to dock in Porto Santo.
According to a message written on the Portuguese Navy Website, officer cadets from the NRP Mondego conducted an expedited hydrographic survey this morning in the bay of Funchal.
The Porto Santo Line (PSL) has confirmed for a second day running that they will be cancelling the next day's scheduled service (15/12/2022, Fnc-Pxo at 08:00 and Pxo-Fnc at 18:00), due to bad weather.
In a statement, the Portuguese Labour Party (PTP), highlighted the region's lack of resources in combating drug addiction, violence, and homelessness.
The Union of Captains, Pilot Officers, Commissioners and Engineers of the Merchant Navy – OFICIAISMAR has informed the Regional Governments of Madeira and the Azores, of their decision to suspend the industrial action planned for the ports in the two archipelagos today and tomorrow and that of the 6th and 7th of December.
With a week of strikes approaching - the Union of Captains, Pilot Officers, Commissioners and Engineers of the Merchant Navy, scheduled for the 29th and 30th of November, and the 6th and 7th of December, the Regional Secretary of Economy, Rui Barreto, again warns of the need of the Ministries of Infrastructure and Housing, and that of Labour, Solidarity, and Social Security, to ensure that supplies reach the autonomous regions despite the disruption to services.
Madeira is the big winner of the World Cruise Awards in the category of 'Best European Cruise Destination.'
The NRP Mondego and crew returned to Madeira today to take up Search and Rescue, patrol, and surveillance duties.
SANAS is currently recruiting for a wide variety of jobs.
In the early hours of this morning, the Portuguese Navy and Air Force were called out on a rescue mission.