Informação: Three proposals for construction of ferry with capacity for 650 passengers and 150 vehicles presented
The public opening of the proposals submitted under the restricted tender procedure by previous qualification for the construction of a Ro-Ro vessel to the Autonomous Region of the Azores with capacity for 650 passengers and 150 vehicles was carried out today. The tenderers qualified in the first phase of the procedure submitted the following proposals: Astilleros Armon, S.A., with a base price of... Mais >>

Informação: Region moves forward, immediately, with construction of new vessel to replace "Mestre Simão"
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced in Ponta Delgada that the Region will immediately move forward with the construction of a new vessel to replace "Mestre Simão." "The Administration Board of Atlânticoline, with the agreement of the Regional Government, has decided to move forward immediately with the construction of a new vessel similar to one that was decla... Mais >>

Informação: São Roque do Pico Passenger Terminal moves forward when there will be conditions to choose the best solution, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport stated today that the Regional Government will move forward with the project for the Passenger Terminal in São Roque do Pico when there will be "a carefully thought-out and analysed solution in terms of cost/benefit that allows us to opt for the safest and best solution." "We are currently analysing the proposed solutions and making a comparative analysis ... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro monitors situation of vessel "Mestre Simão" on Pico Island
The President of the Government is following the operations that are being carried out with regard to the situation of the vessel "Mestre Simão" in Madalena, Pico Island. He ensured that "we are doing everything that can be done" to solve it as soon as possible. "Currently, the main priority is to have the serenity to acknowledge that everything that can be done is being done with maximum spe... Mais >>

Informação: Ana Cunha praises action of all those involved in evacuation of passenger vessel "Mestre Simão"
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works praised the action of the crew of "Mestre Simão” and all those involved in the evacuation of passengers who were on board the vessel at the time of the accident. Ana Cunha stressed that the safety of people is always the "main concern." In this regard, she praised "the fact there were no casualties and that the evacuation process too... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government appoints Carlos Faias as Chairman of the Administration Board of Atlânticoline
Carlos Manuel Redondo Faias will be appointed by the Government of the Azores for the position of Chairman of the Administration Board of Atlânticoline, replacing João Ponte who ceased his duties to join the XII Regional Government of the Azores. Carlos Faias holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from the Technical University of Lisbon and a degree in Tourism Business Man... Mais >>

Informação: Increase of passengers and vehicles transported on the "Triangle" islands demonstrates success of model implemented, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Horta that the growing number of passengers and vehicles transported between the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial "demonstrates the success of the model we have implemented." Vítor Fraga spoke at the Legislative Assembly, revealing that the first eight months of this year registered "a growth of 25 thousand passengers and 2,5... Mais >>

Informação: Government's interventions improve maritime passenger transport on "Triangle" islands
The investment undertaken by the Government of the Azores in the Madelana Port, Pico island, will "completely change the way it handles the transport of passengers as well as the activities associated with this area." The statements were made by the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Luísa Schanderl, during a visit the construction works of the maritime passenger terminal of the Madalena Por... Mais >>

Informação: Maritime transport in Central Group to undergo profound transformation with new vessels, considers Vasco Cordeiro
The option to proceed with the construction of two vessels for the transport of passengers and vehicles for the maritime links between the Central Group islands "will radically change the maritime transport of passengers in the routes between the 'Triangle' islands," defended the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Horta today. The government official considered it as "a decisive step towards th... Mais >>

Informação: Governo destaca "forma disponível e diligente" como abordou os trabalhos da comissão de inquérito
O Secretário Regional da Presidência sublinhou hoje, na Horta, a “forma disponível e diligente” com que o Governo dos Açores abordou os trabalhos da comissão parlamentar de inquérito ao processo de construção dos navios Atlântida e Anticiclone. É importante que os açorianos saibam desta disponibilidade do Governo em colaborara com... Mais >>