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Aida Perla: How close was Palma's port to a major catastrophe?

Ensuring rapid response: tug availability at Palma's port

Explains how Palma maintains tug capacity to respond to incidents at the port.

Published: September 10, 2026
Aida Perla: How close was Palma's port to a major catastrophe?

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How is tug availability managed in Palma's port to respond to incidents?

There is a principle of maintaining a defined minimum contingency of tug hours in busy ports, helping respond quickly when incidents occur. In Palma, this means coordinating available tugs to avoid delays. Specific hours vary, but the goal is rapid assistance.

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