Informação: Political decision to build passenger terminal at São Roque do Pico Port has been taken, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores assured today that the political decision regarding the construction of a Passenger Terminal at the São Roque do Pico Port has been taken. However, given its complexity, we will only move forward with this work after ensuring the best possible technical solution. "In respect to the construction of the new passenger terminal at the São Roque... Mais >>

Informação: Fausto Brito e Abreu expects that the new Topo Port on São Jorge will promote development and job creation
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology presented in the village of Topo the project for the improvement of the operating conditions of the local port. The government official conveyed his belief that the new infrastructure will promote economic development and the creation of jobs. "We expect to award the project this year so that all legal procedures, which are time consuming... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores issues guidelines on the launch of public tender for expansion works of Porto da Casa, Corvo Island
The Regional Government has decided to provide guidelines to Porto Açores SA. on the launch to the public tender for the expansion works of Porto da Casa on Corvo Island in order to improve the safety and operating conditions of this port infrastructure, located on the smallest island of the archipelago. "The contract works will include the extension of the quay by 40 metres, the expansion ... Mais >>

Informação: New vessels for Central Group islands are key factor in "peaceful revolution" in maritime transport, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government assured today that the two new vessels for the transport of passengers and vehicles, which will enter into operation on the Central Group islands in the beginning of next year, are a key factor in the "peaceful revolution" in regional maritime transport. The construction of these two new vessels - “Mestre Simão” e “Gilberto Mariano” &#... Mais >>

Informação: Negotiations with representatives of port workers "on the right track to reach an agreement," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport assured that the ongoing negotiations are on the right track to reach an agreement" between the governmental department that overseas regional Port Authorities and the National Union of Port Authority Workers. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with union representatives on Tuesday, Vítor Fraga recalled that, as agreed in the last meetin... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates working group to develop Atlantic hub at Praia da Vitória Port
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of a working group "that will be in charge of developing the project in the operational and economic components" in order to turn the Praia da Vitória Porto into "a true Atlantic hub for cargo distribution from and to Europe." Speaking during a visit to the port facilities, Vítor Fraga revealed that the group ... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga welcomed inclusion of four Azorean ports in the European list of "relevant maritime ports"
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said this afternoon that the European Commission's proposal provides the improvement of port operations in 319 major maritime ports, including four Azorean ports (Lajes das Flores, Horta, Praia da Vitória and Ponta Delgada), and their connection to transport networks. This proposal "evidence the importance of the Regional Government's actions ... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga assures conclusion of public service obligations for maritime transport by the end of the year
The public service obligations the Regional Government is "outlining" for maritime transport in the archipelago will be concluded by the end of this year, announced the Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport today in Horta. Vítor Fraga spoke at the Legislative Assembly during a debate on a draft resolution submitted by PCP recommending the purchase of a vessel with capacity to tran... Mais >>

Informação: National Government should establish influence in the European Union for the creation of Atlantic hub in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today that the creation of an Atlantic hub for the maritime transport of cargo from and to Europe should be defended "by the Government of the Azores and the National Government as well." Speaking at a meeting organised by the Regional Section of the Portuguese Association of Engineers on the theme "The Sea and Engineering as the Development ... Mais >>

Informação: New school to provide certified training in maritime activities
The Azores Maritime Training School (EFMA) is a training centre of excellence, endowed with modern infrastructures that will installed on the island of Faial soon. This training school aims to meet the highest standards and requirements in accordance with international rules and conventions. This school is intended to train seafarers, providing them with the necessary skills to work in several typ... Mais >>