Apr 30, 2024, 6:00:00 PM
First
institutional meeting between the president of the Port Authority of Vigo,
Carlos Botana, and the vice president of the Provincial Council of Pontevedra,
Luisa Sánchez. A meeting that both leaders described as very cordial and
fruitful, during which they agreed to explore possible avenues of collaboration
between both institutions with the aim of revitalizing the central area of the
port through the promotion of cultural and sporting activities.
In this
context, both Botana and Sánchez advocated for the organization of different
activities "that bring life" to this space throughout the year,
promoting nautical sports through the Nautical Cluster Ría de Vigo, enhancing
the Blue Week, and opening a line of collaboration to introduce children to the
sea.
"We
want the Port of Vigo to be the venue for major international events, both
cultural and sporting, taking advantage of the great potential of our
Ría," they emphasized, "and ensuring that these activities have a
permanent character".
• During a visit by the Port Authority’s top official, Carlos Botana, and the Regional Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Ángeles Vázquez • With an investment of nearly €800,000, the Port of Vigo has implemented and planned a series of projects focused on sustainability, safety, and energy efficiency in this natural enclave • APV plans to replace the lighthouse dome and rehabilitate the adjoining building for possible use as a museum or interpretive space
The HYDEA project, which is funded by the Interreg Atlantic Area 2021-2027 programme, was set up to boost the hydrogen transition in the Atlantic Area ports. During the second year of the project, the 10 members of the consortium committed into structuring methods that will enable the development of valuable tools such as action plans for ports and a decision-making tool based on real case studies. HYDEA partners have also launched three calls to provide access to their experimental facilities and expertise to support the development and testing of pre-commercial, innovative technologies.
The Port of Vigo continues to strengthen its leadership in innovation and sustainability, with two of its projects selected as finalists for the IAPH Sustainability Awards 2025, the prestigious prizes granted by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the world’s largest port network.