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🇬🇧 New Maritime Safety Regulations in Croatia (2025)

As of March 29, 2025, Croatia has implemented new maritime safety regulations aimed at enhancing safety and protecting the coastal environment.hhi.hr

Key Points:
Prohibited Mooring: Mooring to coastal vegetation, such as trees and shrubs, is now strictly forbidden to prevent environmental damage
Navigation Distances:

Vessels ≥30 meters and seaplanes: must stay at least 300 meters from the shore.
Vessels between 15 and 30 meters: minimum distance of 150 meters.
Vessels <15 meters: must maintain a distance of 50 meters.

Swimming Areas:

Approaching designated swimming zones is restricted.
Vessels ≥30 meters and seaplanes: at least 300 meters away.
Vessels between 15 and 30 meters: minimum of 100 meters.
Vessels <15 meters: at least 50 meters distance.
Anchoring Restrictions:

Harbormasters have the authority to prohibit or limit anchoring in specific areas to ensure safety and environmental protection.
Tender Operations:

Tenders associated with a main vessel can operate within a 500-meter radius of the mother ship, except when transporting people or cargo to the nearest mooring or between an anchorage and the port.Mandinus
These regulations are part of Croatia's ongoing efforts to promote responsible maritime conduct and preserve its coastal ecosystems.