Formentera presents comments on Maritime Transport Decree

The Consell de Formentera has submitted comments regarding the draft decree laying down special arrangements for the provision of maritime transport between the Balearic Islands. The comments highlight three key areas:

-Guaranteeing minimum service on the regular Formentera-Eivissa line, particularly early-bird and late-night service. The Consell has pushed for set time slots, which are envisioned in the Maritime Transport Law, but not the Decree. The Consell's comments included a proposal for minimum time slots, as well as arguments in favour of minimum connections for freight transport.

-Avoiding overlapping and/or excessive service in summer on the regular Formentera-Eivissa line. The Consell requests that environmental sustainability studies be carried out during the first two years of the Decree's application and that the solutions be applied in the third year.

-The Consell requests that excursions between Eivissa and Formentera guarantee universal accessibility as established by legislation in the Balearic Islands. A grace period could be envisioned.

14 June 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera