A week of tight controls along the waters of the Gulf of Naples . Prefect Michele di Bari released the data relating to the joint activities of the Port Authority , State Police, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, and Metropolitan Police, coordinated within the Provincial Committee for Public Order and Safety.
The operation, which began at the beginning of the summer season and intensified in the final days of August, aimed to prevent accidents and combat violations of the Navigation Code. Between August 25th and 31st, law enforcement officers conducted extensive checks: 645 vessels and boats were stopped for inspection, with 155 fines issued for various violations.
In addition to the vessels, 625 people were checked. These checks resulted in 97 fines for violations of the Navigation Code, two disqualifications, and two additional fines following breathalyzer tests, demonstrating the attention paid to the safety of those at the helm.
The toll isn't just in numbers: behind the figures is a snapshot of an increasingly crowded sea and a summer season that requires constant vigilance. In particular, law enforcement has intensified its presence along the stretches of coast most frequented by tourists and yachtsmen, often the scene of reckless or even dangerous behavior.
"The activity will continue in the coming days and weeks," the Prefecture stated, "with a significant deployment of personnel and resources, to ensure safety at sea and combat all forms of illegality."
The message is clear: inspections and crackdowns on abuses will not end with the end of August. The bathing season on the Neapolitan coast is still long, and the State remains committed to protecting residents, tourists, and the marine environment.
The enforcement operation in the Gulf of Naples appears to have been effective, but I wonder if there are enough resources to continue this way. The fines are high and could pose a problem for boaters simply trying to enjoy the sea.