BOATYARD RULES
Safety rules, applicable requirements and general regulations.
- Access to the facilities requires authorisation from Alcaidesa staff. You must also inform staff when leaving.
- Any external company working on the boatyard premises must hold third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover of €500,000 and pay the applicable access fee.
- Everyone on the premises must comply with all warning and safety signs and instructions given by boatyard staff.
- All work carried out on the premises must be undertaken by appropriately trained and experienced personnel. Alcaidesa Boatyard may request evidence of qualifications where it considers this necessary.
- Consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited on the premises.
- No machinery or equipment may enter without the express permission of Alcaidesa Boatyard.
- The use of ladders or scaffolding requires authorisation from boatyard staff. Such equipment must comply with applicable standards and be securely attached to the vessel. Ladders, scaffolding or other means of access that do not comply with boatyard rules will be removed immediately. Ladders must not be used to access vessels with decks more than 3.4 metres above the hardstanding.
- All waste generated during the stay (used batteries, paint residues, oil filters and similar materials) must be reported to boatyard staff for prompt transfer to the hazardous-waste collection point in suitable containers. Waste must be removed from work areas as soon as possible and must not accumulate around them.
- All materials required by owners during vessel repairs must be stored by them in an appropriate place until needed.
- It is strictly prohibited to alter any supports holding a vessel while it is ashore. Where changes are absolutely necessary, they may only be carried out by boatyard staff.
- Before launching a vessel, its owner must clean the work area thoroughly and leave it neat and tidy.
- Only Alcaidesa Boatyard staff are authorised to operate the travel lift and haul-out equipment.
- The use of electricity, water and compressed air requires express authorisation from boatyard staff and acceptance of current rates.
- Children may only enter the boatyard when properly accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed on boatyard premises.
- Before lifting any vessel, the owner must inform the boatyard and travel-lift operator of any information needed to carry out the operation safely, such as lifting points, vulnerable hull and topside components, shaft and propeller locations, stabilisers, speed sensors and transducers.
- Owners must indicate if the hull sides have vinyl wraps, which require additional preparation. Particular warning must also be given of hulls coated with silicone-based antifouling, as these present a significant slipping hazard.
- Customers undertaking substantial refurbishment work may be required to hire their own waste container.
- For safety reasons, all vessels must empty their fuel and water tanks as far as possible before haul-out.
- Silicone-based antifouling may only be applied after consultation with and approval from the boatyard office. If a vessel already has a silicone coating, the boatyard must be informed beforehand so that appropriate safety measures can be taken if the haul-out is approved.
Rules applicable in enclosed spaces:
- Smoking is prohibited in enclosed boatyard areas.
- All escape routes and fire-fighting equipment must remain clear at all times.
- Petrol and diesel engines must not be started in confined spaces.
- Vessel fuel tanks must be emptied before vessels may enter confined spaces.
- Unauthorised vehicle parking is prohibited in enclosed areas.
Rules applicable in outdoor areas:
- The following are prohibited:
- Staying overnight aboard vessels.
- Remaining on the premises outside boatyard working hours.
- Climbing or being lifted up the mast while the vessel is ashore.
- Working on the hull or superstructure without suitable scaffolding, ladders or other necessary safety equipment.
- Unauthorised vehicle movement on the boatyard hardstanding is prohibited.
- Sails and other wind-catching equipment must be removed before haul-out.
Health and safety rules:
- The boatyard health and safety manual is available to users at the harbour offices.
- Any health or safety incident must be reported to boatyard staff as soon as possible for assessment.
- If you witness unsafe behaviour by another customer or a boatyard worker, please report it immediately to Alcaidesa Marina’s Harbour Office on +34 956 021 660.
- The following activities require express prior authorisation from boatyard management:
- Welding and the use of angle grinders.
- Spray painting with pressure equipment.
- Sandblasting and similar pressure-cleaning processes.
- All personnel involved in vessel repairs must have appropriate occupational health and safety training for their tasks. Alcaidesa Boatyard may request proof of qualification at any time.
- Everyone on the boatyard hardstanding must give priority to travel-lift operations. When the lift is moving, a minimum safety distance of 15 metres must be maintained.
- In the event of a fire alarm, all personnel must stop work, disconnect electrical equipment in use and proceed calmly to the nearest exit. Do not assist with firefighting unless properly trained.
- Emergency telephone numbers are displayed at the entrance. A small first-aid kit is available in the boatyard office.
- An emergency manual and evacuation plan are available at the boatyard office and harbour master’s office. General rules for use of the facilities. January 2012.
- Antifouling may only be applied by the vessel owner or companies approved by Alcaidesa Boatyard.
General rules for use of the facilities. January 2025.