Nuno Morna, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, advocates for a maritime link between Madeira, the Azores, and the Canary Islands, arguing that the sustainability of a ferry operation depends on cargo transport.
Morna proposes coordination between the three outermost regions, with an economic model centered on goods. He recalls presenting a draft resolution in 2024 to initiate formal contact with the governments of the Canaries and the Azores to establish a joint working group to study the feasibility of a maritime operation.
The former MP suggests that funding could come from European instruments for outermost regions and transport, estimating an implementation period of three to four years. Morna emphasizes that the ferry's sustainability cannot rely solely on passengers but on the permanent need to supply goods to the islands, criticizing analyses that prioritize seasonal passenger demand.
