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View article: Transposition of the PRF Directive in European Ports: Charging Models, Practices, and Recommendations
Transposition of the PRF Directive in European Ports: Charging Models, Practices, and Recommendations Open
As maritime transport continues to grow, the volume and complexity of waste generated by ships, such as garbage, sewage, and oily residues, requires the establishment of effective, accessible and well-regulated collection systems in ports.…
View article: Unseen Threats at Sea: Awareness of Plastic Pellets Pollution Among Maritime Professionals and Students
Unseen Threats at Sea: Awareness of Plastic Pellets Pollution Among Maritime Professionals and Students Open
Marine pollution from plastic pellets, small granules used as a raw material for plastic production, is a growing environmental problem with grave consequences for marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. This form of primary mic…
View article: Addressing the Significance of the Union List with a Focus on Marine Invasive Alien Species Impacts
Addressing the Significance of the Union List with a Focus on Marine Invasive Alien Species Impacts Open
In the European Union, regulations and policies have been established to prevent and manage invasive alien species (IAS). The EU Regulation 1143/2014/EC, commonly known as the IAS Regulation, identifies species that pose significant ecolog…
View article: Correction: Slišković et al. A Systematic Analysis of the Mediterranean Sea (IHO Sea Area) in the WRiMS Database. Diversity 2024, 16, 358
Correction: Slišković et al. A Systematic Analysis of the Mediterranean Sea (IHO Sea Area) in the WRiMS Database. Diversity 2024, 16, 358 Open
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View article: Multi-Faceted Analysis of Airborne Noise Impact in the Port of Split (III)
Multi-Faceted Analysis of Airborne Noise Impact in the Port of Split (III) Open
Marginal and neglected until recently, noise pollution is a significant topic of sustainable development today. Port noise has become an increasingly critical problem for the environment. The public and the scientific community have gradua…
View article: A Systematic Analysis of the Mediterranean Sea (IHO Sea Area) in the WRiMS Database
A Systematic Analysis of the Mediterranean Sea (IHO Sea Area) in the WRiMS Database Open
The invasion of non-native species (NNS) is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity loss and represents a major problem in the Mediterranean Sea. Although many recent EU policies and directives address this problem and numerous scienti…
View article: An Assessment of Spearfishing Catches along the Eastern Adriatic Coast
An Assessment of Spearfishing Catches along the Eastern Adriatic Coast Open
The impact of recreational fishing on fish stocks was neglected for many years as it was considered minor and insignificant. Despite the increasing assessment of the impact of recreational fishing, little effort is made to effectively and …
View article: An Overview of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Farming Sustainability in the Mediterranean with Special Regards to the Republic of Croatia
An Overview of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Farming Sustainability in the Mediterranean with Special Regards to the Republic of Croatia Open
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is the most important tuna species in Mediterranean tuna fishery and a valuable commodity on the global fish market. Croatia is a pioneer in tuna farming in the Mediterranean and the only country tha…
View article: The Port System in Addressing Sustainability Issues—A Systematic Review of Research
The Port System in Addressing Sustainability Issues—A Systematic Review of Research Open
The aim of this paper is to analyse the main scientific contributions in the field of sustainable seaports, with a particular focus on passenger seaports and passenger seaports’ commitment to sustainability. The focus of this analysis is o…
View article: Bibliometric analysis of sustainable shipping in Web of Science database in 2020 and 2021
Bibliometric analysis of sustainable shipping in Web of Science database in 2020 and 2021 Open
The word sustainable became more and more important in maritime affairs especially in shipping. It has strong impact on environmental, social and economic sector. Throughout the years the number of researches on sustainable shipping has in…
View article: Environmental Impact of Underwater Noise
Environmental Impact of Underwater Noise Open
The description of sound as a form of energetic pollutant is very complex as is also its impact on aquatic life. Human activities causing continuous and implosive underwater noise, such as marine traffic, maintenance of ships, coastal tour…
View article: The Impact of Nautical Activities on the Environment—A Systematic Review of Research
The Impact of Nautical Activities on the Environment—A Systematic Review of Research Open
As nautical tourism and recreational activities involving boats have become highly popular, research interest on various effects of nautical tourism is also increasing. This paper aims to analyze the main scientific contributions in the fi…
View article: Meeting Sustainable Development Goals – Experience From The Largest Shipping Companies
Meeting Sustainable Development Goals – Experience From The Largest Shipping Companies Open
The UN agenda for Sustainable Development underlines the importance of balanced and integrated environmental, economic and social development through 17 goals. The role of the shipping industry in achieving the sustainable goals is recogni…
View article: A Line Ship Emissions while Manoeuvring and Hotelling—A Case Study of Port Split
A Line Ship Emissions while Manoeuvring and Hotelling—A Case Study of Port Split Open
Strategically, the Republic of Croatia, with its economy focused on tourism, is directly connected to the sea and coastal area, and integrated management of this area contributes to the sustainable development strategy. Worldwide, the prob…
View article: Analysis of Pollution Related Deficiencies Identified through PSC Inspections for the Period 2014–2018
Analysis of Pollution Related Deficiencies Identified through PSC Inspections for the Period 2014–2018 Open
The aim of this paper is to analyze the available data on recorded ship deficiencies during ship inspections which are related to pollution prevention. The purpose of these inspections regulated under the different Port State Control (PSC)…
View article: Implementation Challenges for Marine Strategy Framework Directive in the Republic of Croatia
Implementation Challenges for Marine Strategy Framework Directive in the Republic of Croatia Open
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive adopted in 2008 aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) of the EU’s marine waters by 2020 and to protect the resource base upon which marinerelated economic and social activities depend. To t…
View article: External Costs on The Island of Vis: Comparison of two Traffic Modes
External Costs on The Island of Vis: Comparison of two Traffic Modes Open
External cost of road traffic, identified as the highest among traffic modes, is an important indicator of the European Union's transport policy to shift traffic off the road to a more environmentally acceptable mode. Ferry traffic generat…
View article: The influence of feeding on muscle tissues composition in cage reared bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
The influence of feeding on muscle tissues composition in cage reared bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Open
Capture-based tuna aquaculture rates as one of the most important aquaculture activities in Cro-atia, where juvenile tuna are reared in cages for over a year long period in order to increase substan-tially their weight. The aim of this stu…
View article: Key Ballast Water Management Regulations With a View on Ballast Water Management Systems Type Approval Process
Key Ballast Water Management Regulations With a View on Ballast Water Management Systems Type Approval Process Open
Over the last few decades, the spread of invasive aquatic organisms via ships’ ballast water became one of the global environmental issues of most concern. The Ballast Water Management Convention is the main instrument of the International…
View article: Economic and social impact of marine sport and recreational fisheries in Croatia
Economic and social impact of marine sport and recreational fisheries in Croatia Open
Sport and recreational marine fishery can significantly contribute to the national budget through its economic and social effects. The main aim of this research is to define the economic and social significance of sport and recreational fi…
View article: Review of Generated Waste from Cruisers: Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar Port Case Studies
Review of Generated Waste from Cruisers: Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar Port Case Studies Open
The amount of waste generated is becoming an increasing problem both in terms of inefficient use of resources and its harmful effects. Large quantities of waste originate from land, but a certain amount of waste is generated at sea, in whi…
View article: Regulation for Providing Medical First Aid/Medical Care on Board Ferry Vessels in Croatia: Update Proposal
Regulation for Providing Medical First Aid/Medical Care on Board Ferry Vessels in Croatia: Update Proposal Open
The Republic of Croatia is a leader in maritime passenger transport in the Adriatic with indications of the further growth. The paper analyses current regulations for providing medical care on board vessels in Croatia for the category C2 o…
View article: Concept of External Costs Calculation in the Ports: Environmental Impacts
Concept of External Costs Calculation in the Ports: Environmental Impacts Open
Calculation of external costs in ports is often based on the estimation of necessary input values. Such approach leads to the large differences between results of different researchers and does not show exactly the share of the individual …
View article: Port Pricing in the North Port of Split: A Comparative Analysis
Port Pricing in the North Port of Split: A Comparative Analysis Open
Pricing in ports is an important element of port competitiveness when it comes to the establishment of logistics and transportation systems, determining cargo flows, and developing optimum and quality service. This paper aims to examine th…
View article: Biometric Traits and Ecology of Sichel, Pelecus cultratus (Linnaeus, 1758) with Notes on its Recent Status in the Middle Flow of the Danube River Tributaries (Slovenia and Croatia)
Biometric Traits and Ecology of Sichel, Pelecus cultratus (Linnaeus, 1758) with Notes on its Recent Status in the Middle Flow of the Danube River Tributaries (Slovenia and Croatia) Open
Available knowledge on the sichel, Pelecus cultratus, from the middle Danube River and its tributaries is insufficient. This study aims to provide new data on the morphology and ecology of sichel from the Mur River, and its distribution in…
View article: The invasive Anadara transversa (Say, 1822) (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the biofouling community of northern Adriatic mariculture areas
The invasive Anadara transversa (Say, 1822) (Mollusca: Bivalvia) in the biofouling community of northern Adriatic mariculture areas Open
The composition of biofouling communities on colonised terracotta tiles was assessed in mariculture areas of the northern Adriatic Sea (Croatia) according to a hierarchical nested sampling design. Significant differences in the composition…
View article: Analysis of Available Vessels and Storage Capacities in Case of Large Oil Spill in European Union with Particular Reference to Republic of Croatia
Analysis of Available Vessels and Storage Capacities in Case of Large Oil Spill in European Union with Particular Reference to Republic of Croatia Open
Considering the constant growth of maritime transport and the role of the European Union in the international seaborne trade, it is important to determine the readiness of the EU in case of marine pollution. This paper summarizes the data …
View article: Analyzing external environmental costs of cruise traffic in the port of Split
Analyzing external environmental costs of cruise traffic in the port of Split Open
This paper analyzes the external environmental costs and revenues of cruise traffic in the port of Split in 2015. In order to explore the perspectives of increasing the current mode of cruise traffic in the future, results were compared wi…