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Disputes continue between yacht users and the new concessionaire of the Porto Santo marina

Funchal Notícias15 September 2026 at 15:35

Disputes continue between yacht users and the new concessionaire of the Porto Santo marina. Funchal Noticias has received several comments from yacht users who remain on their boats at the Porto Santo shipyard, complaining about the new rules imposed by the concessionaire.

The situation is causing a negative impact on the image of Porto Santo island. Yacht owners are dissatisfied with the changes implemented since the new concession took effect.

Among the complainants is a Spanish yacht user approximately 70 years old, who has remained at the shipyard for about a year and a half. This case illustrates the difficulties faced by marina users with the new imposed conditions.

The conflict between the yacht users and the concessionaire remains unresolved, continuing to cause inconvenience for the vessel owners who use the Porto Santo shipyard.

Why this matters

Readers from Porto Santo and Madeira are directly affected because this dispute can harm nautical tourism and the island's reputation as a destination. Yacht users who depend on port infrastructure face uncertainty regarding stay conditions, and the controversy arises following the change in the marina's concession.

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