Port of Rijeka Authority

Croatia

PORT REGULATION

Regulation on
Port operations and methods of using port facilities

Rijeka, April, 2006.

FOREWARD
The Port of Rijeka Authority's permanent objective is to provide for the safety of vessels
sailing in the Rijeka Maritime Zone, look after security not only of the vessels but also of the
coastal zone and harbour facilities and in this way help towards preservation of the coastal
area and protection of the marine environment.

The Port of Rijeka, with its terminals, is situated in Rijeka Bay which cuts deeply into the
Continent. In regard to the approaching channel "Vela Vrata", Rijeka Bay is a sensitive area
for vessel traffic.

The Port of Rijeka Authority, understanding the importance of the environmental protection
and wishing to approach it as seriously as possible by meeting high standards, have
recognized the need of publishing this handbook as an assistance to all ships when
entering/leaving the local waters of Rijeka and staying within the Rijeka Port area.

The handbook contains general information on the local waters of Rijeka Bay, port
regulations and methods of using harbour facilities in the area under the Port of Rijeka
Authority (except the Omišalj Basin Port facilities). The information herein contained does
not supersede the application of other official publications dealing with the safety of maritime
traffic but rather welcomes them as a necessary complement.

Finally, I wish to tank the many experts whose experiences and suggestions were helpful in
making this handbook.

Bojan Hlaca, PhD

Executive Director
Port of Rijeka Authority
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CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 4
PORT ORDER REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 7
I. BASIC PROVISIONS .................................................................................................... 8
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................................... 11
III. PORT AREA AND THEIR STRUCTURES ........................................................... 11
IV. NOTICE AND NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL ................................................... 12
V. REPORTING AND NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS............................................ 14
VI. PILOTAGE, TOWAGE AND MOORING REQUIREMENTS ............................. 16
VII. REPORTING AND HYDROPLANE LANDING REQUIREMENTS ................... 18
VIII. PORT REGULATION AND SAFETY MEASURES ............................................. 19
IX. HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS .............................................................. 26
X. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ......................................................................... 28
XI. DEPARTURE OF SHIPS ........................................................................................ 29
XII. EMERGENCY MEASURES ................................................................................... 30
XIII. CONCLUDING PROVISIONS ............................................................................... 30
APPENDICES:......................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix 1 ........................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 2 ........................................................................................................................... 36
CONSENT ............................................................................................................................... 37
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INTRODUCTION
These Regulations, based on the rules and standards in force dealing with safety of ports,
ships, port facilities and environmental protection of the waterside and landside, including
the provisions of IMO Resolution, MARPOL and SOLAS Conventions, ISPS and IMDG
Codes, have been worked out with the aim of providing the rules and information relative to
the arrival, stay and departure of the ships when conducting commercial operations, i.e.
loading/discharge of the cargo and embarking/disembarking of passengers in the area
governed by the Port of Rijeka Authority.

RIJEKA (φ=45˚ 19,8’ N - λ=014˚ 25,4' E)

The port area under jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority encompasses the landside and
waterside parts of several specialized areas which, on account of their good hinterland
connections, are suitable for commercial port operations.
The port is equipped with appropriate loading/discharge facilities (stationary and mobile) for
all types of cargo and necessary storage space.

Nautical charts: all vessels entering the area of the Kvarner and Rijeka Bay are advised to
refer to the nautical charts published by the “Croatian Hydrographic Institute" Split (No.300-
31, 152, 50-3, 50-4 and plans 15,13) or "British Admiralty Charts" (No.202, 204, 2719, 1996).
Charts must not be cleaned off before berthing to allow checking by Harbour Authority, if
necessary.

Sea currents: tidal streams prevail, speed up to 0,3 kt. In case of stormy northeastern wind
(“Bora”), current speed can increase to 0.8 kt.

Sea level: tide medium amplitudes range from 0.3 to 0.5 m. During long-lasting stormy
winds, there is a possibility for the sea level to rise up to 1m (cyclonic southerly wind),
respectively lower up to 0,4 m (anti-cyclonic wind).

Sea water density: ranging from 1023.5 kg/m3 (summertime) to 1029.0 kg/m3 (wintertime).

Fog: yearly average 3-5 days.

Winds typical of the Rijeka Bay:

Bora
Bora is a fierce, dry and cold northerly wind, blowing in sudden gusts, reaching hurricane
force at intervals (up to 12 Bf), with the speed occasionally exceeding 200 km/h. It is
characterized by violent gusts developing in the North Adriatic coastal region, mostly from
NNE to ENE direction. It is swooping down to the sea surface developing irregular short and
low waves (1-2,5 m).

Tramontana
A northerly (N) local and dry wind (up to 9 Bf) similar to the “bora” by the gusts developed,
accompanied by fair weather and a high barometric pressure, developing medium-height
waves (1 – 1,5 m).
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Jugo (sirocco)
Jugo is a hot and moist south wind of a uniform speed and a steady direction. The prevailing
wind direction being ESE–SE–S. It is a gradually developing wind turning to a strong gale
after 2-3 days, gusting mostly in the open sea but also in wider coastal regions, along the
channel (Kvarner and Kvarnerić), capable of reaching a strength of 6 Bf and developing the
waves up to 5 m.

Squalls (“nevera”)
The North Adriatic region is known for its local squalls or sudden turbulent storms. These
occur in all seasons of the year, generally from SW to NW direction, developing high speed (
15-20 kt) and dangerous gale force wind (up to 10 Bf). The storms are usually accompanied
by strong rains and thunders of a short duration, coming mostly in the late afternoon and at
night.

Anchorage: Vessels (merchant and others) are permitted to use the eastern and western
anchorages, which have a depth ranging from 54 to 64 m. Liquid cargo and dangerous cargo
carriers shall proceed to the tanker anchorage (in the eastern part of Rijeka Bay). Liquefied
gas carriers (LNG/LPG) shall anchor in the south-eastern (62 m) part of Rijeka Bay. The
anchorages are shown and marked on the respective nautical charts.

Time zone: (GMT) wintertime +1, summertime +2 hours.

Garbage collection : first collection compulsory, all subsequent ones to order.

Supply : water is supplied from the berth-based hydrants; fuel is transported by sea or land.

Weather forecast: available in several languages via VHF channel 69, on a 24 hour- basis

Medical service: vaccination and immunization of ship's crew members can take place if
arranged by ship's agent.

Sport and recreation: sporting events and recreation may provided previous approval and
consent, be granted by the Harbour Master's Office and Port of Rijeka Authority, organized in
the port passenger area, port local waters and at anchorage.

Emergency Drill in the Port: there are situations when vessels and shipowners may be
asked, via ship agent, to give their permission for the ship to take part in drills for the case of
emergency. Such drill shall be carried out in strict accordance with the organizer's
recommendation in order to minimize possible risks. The purpose of the drill is to train and
instruct pilots, tug masters, firemen and terminal's personnel to cope with emergency
situations and contingency measures which should be taken in the Port and Terminals. The
drills shall be executed in accordance with national regulations. However, the cost of any
damage to towlines will not be sought from the ship.

Hours of Operation:

Rijeka/Sušak/Raša Basin: Monday – Friday 06:30 - 14:30; 14:30 – 22:30;

Overtime 22:30 - 06:30
Saturday and Sunday overtime.
Silo: operating round-o-clock;
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Terminal Bakar: operating round-o-clock;

Container Terminal: operating round-o-clock;

When entering the port ships are required to have following documents:

6 Crew Lists 5 Passenger Lists

3 Lists of Sea Stores 2 Lists or Armament and Ammunition
2 Lists of Narcotics 1 Declaration of Health
2 Crew/Passenger Private Manifests 3 Manifests of Goods

With the purpose of minimizing the risk of damages and in compliance the regulations in
force, ships are further advised to take account of the following:

 The traffic separation areas are provided at the entrance to Rijeka Bay. All vessels
failing to comply with these directions, for whatever reason, must immediately notify
the Harbour Master Office (VHF-10) and VTMS Center (VHF-9) of the reasons of
such non-compliance and their intentions.

 It is advisable to check the main engine of inbound vessels by making a reverse run
prior to boarding of the pilot.

 It is necessary to test anchor equipment and anchors in the hawse pipe before reaching
the position for boarding of the pilot

 In order to avoid delays and possible stoppages, all vessels entering the port should
comply with the Recommendations of the Council of the European Community for
vessels in transit and be fitted with:
- fully operational radar
- fully operational VHF radio with basic channels
- sufficient crew to handle towing lines and moorings
- efficient propulsion and deck machinery
- efficient and adequate moorings
- efficient signalling equipment
- fully operational tachometer, rudder and helm indicator
- efficient mooring station's communication system
- efficient anchor windlass and anchors
- complete and valid ship's documents
- all officers should be properly qualified and carry licensed certificates.

Note:
If a vessel cannot comply with any of the above requirements, the Rijeka Harbour
Masters Office and the VTMS Center shall be informed accordingly, prior to the ship's arrival
or departure.

Port of Rijeka Authority

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PORT OF RIJEKA AUTHORITY

PORT ORDER REGULATIONS

ON THE PORT OPERATIONS AND METHODS
OF USING PORT FACILITIES IN THE AREA
UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE
PORT OF RIJEKA AUTHORITY

(EXCLUDING THE OMISALJ BASIN PORT FACILITIES1)

Rijeka, April, 2006.

1
For Omisalj basin port facilities in force is PORT REGULATION from January 2004
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Pursuant to Article 3, Section 2, of the Regulations Concerning the Terms and Methods
of Maintaining Order in Ports and other Parts of the Internal Sea Waters and the
Territorial Sea of the Republic of Croatia, (Official Gazette No. 90/2005) and Article 18,
Paragraph 15 of the By-laws of the Port of Rijeka Authority, the Administrative Board of
the Port of Rijeka Authority has passed, at its meeting held on 19th April 2006, the
following

REGULATIONS

ON THE PORT OPERATIONS AND METHODS OF USING PORT FACILITIES

IN THE AREA UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT OF RIJEKA
AUTHORITY (EXCLUDING THE OMISALJ BASIN PORT FACILITIES2)

I. BASIC PROVISIONS

Article 1

These Regulations lay down rules of conducting port operations, terms and conditions
for use of port facilities in the area under the Port of Rijeka Authority (hereinafter
referred to as port area), with the exception of the part of Omisalj Basin Port
facilities to which the Regulations on the Maintenance of Order and Terms of Using
Part of the Omišalj Basin Port facilities in the Area Governed by the Port of Rijeka
Authority (Rijeka, 31.12.2003) shall apply.

Article 2

(1) The Rijeka port area encompasses the landside and waterside area as specified
in Paragraph IV of the Decree on the Establishment of the Port of Rijeka
Authority (Official Gazette 42/96) and Decision concerning the Addendum to
the Decree on the Establishment of the Port of Rijeka Authority (Official
Gazette No.26/02).
For the purpose of these Regulations the Rijeka port area comprises:
1. Rijeka Port Basin
2. Bakar Port Basin
3. Raša Port Basin
4. Škrljevo Area
5. Zamet Basin (Torpedo)
6. Eastern and western anchorages within the Rijeka port area which are
shown and marked on respective nautical charts.
(2) The landside part of the port area shall be suitably fenced.

2
For Omisalj basin port facilities in force is PORT REGULATION from January 2004.
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Article 3

In addition to the provisions stated herein, there are other regulations applicable in the
Rijeka port area, i.e. those relative to safety of ships and ports, handling of hazardous
materials, safety at work, border crossing, customs, health, sanitary, veterinary,
phytopathological and other rules.

Article 4

In these Regulations the following words are employed with the meaning set out
below:
the Ministry of the Sea, Tourism, Transport and
Ministry
Development of the Republic of Croatia
the Harbour Master's Office Rijeka, the Harbour
Harbour Master's Master's Office Pula and/or their branch offices in
Office Omisalj, Bakar and Rasa, monitoring safety and
operations in the port
the Port of Rijeka Authority having jurisdiction over
Port Authority the Rijeka port area pursuant to Article 2 of these
Regulations
Rijeka Port Control Centre, an operational service of
VTMS Centre Rijeka the Port of Rijeka Authority monitoring and controlling
vessel traffic in the VTMS area
the area managed by the Port of Rijeka Authority, i.e.
the area of land and water, with the shores built upon
and shores not built-upon, breakwaters, works,
equipments and facilities designed for the reception,
Port berthing, anchoring and protection of ships, yachts and
boats, loading, unloading, storage and other types of
cargo handling, embarking and disembarking of
passengers, production, finishing, job processing and
other supporting economic activities
the legal entity which on the basis of the concession
agreement concluded with the Port of Rijeka Authority
Concessionaire
was granted concession to conduct economic activities
in the respective concession area
legal or physical persons engaged in the port
Other concessions holders operations and other commercial activities on the basis
of the concession agreements concluded with the Port
of Rijeka Authority
Vessel any seagoing craft such as ship, warship, yacht or boats
any object designed for navigation (vessel), or any
Maritime permanently berthed or anchored object (floating craft),
objects respectively a seabed burried (totally or partially) or
seabed laid object (stationary quayside facility)
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seagoing vessel, except a warship, designed for water

navigation, over 12 m long and over 15 GT, authorized
Ship to carry a minimum of twelve passengers. There are
different types of ships, such as passenger, cargo,
fishing, public or scientific-research ship
mechanically-driven vessel authorized to carry a
Passenger ship
minimum of twelve passengers
any boat, except warcraft, designed and equipped to
provide services of general public interest, owned by
Public boat
the state or a state-authorized body, used exclusively
for non-commercial purposes
mechanically-driven vessel designed and equipped for
Fishing vessel catching fish and other sea-organisms, with a length
over 12 met. and gross tonnage over 15
a seagoing craft for sporting and recreational activities,
for either private or commercial use, over 12 m long,
Yacht
designed for longer navigation, authorized to carry
maximum twelve passenger, crew members excluded
person responsible for navigation and management of a
Ship Master
ship or floating craft.
services provided by a port pilot to a ship entering or
Port pilotage
leaving the port
piloting services and professional guidance provided to
the ship's master by a licensed employee (pilot), for the
Pilotage purpose of safety of navigation in the port areas, straits
and other parts of the internal waters and the territorial
sea of the Republic of Croatia.
any service provided by tug- boat to other ships or
Towage boats, such as towing, pushing, holding back, moving
or shifting within the port or out of it.
(pusher) a ship designed for towing or pushing of other
Tug-boat
floating craft.
Person qualified for any person qualified for the handling of certain
handling dangerous goods, appointed by the legal entity
of dangerous goods authorized for dangerous goods handling operations
domestic legal entity authorized to act as a shipping
Shipping agent
agent, on behalf of his principal or in his own name
physical person or legal entity engaged, as holder of a
ship, in a navigation concern. He shall be deemed
Ship owner
prima facie to have been entered in the ship register as
ship owner
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II. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 5

In the area under the Port of Rijeka Authority the concession holders only shall be
permitted to carry out the activities for which the concession tenders have been
invited.

Article 6

(1) Only persons having valid reasons and necessary permits shall be allowed to
move and stay within the area of the border crossing.
(2) No employees of any legal entity or physical person (tradesman), engaged in the
commercial activities within the area of the border crossing, shall be permitted to
start working in the area of the border crossing, before the necessary personal
data have been submitted to the competent police station by such entities or
tradesmen and before these have provided them, at their own expenses, with
appropriate permits.
(3) Vehicles entering the port area shall have necessary permit as required by the
Regulation on issuing the permits for persons and vehicles moving and staying
within the area under the Port of Rijeka Authority.
(4) Persons and vehicles shall move within the port area in such a manner as not to
interfere with the conduct of port operations.
(5) It is forbidden to stop and park motor vehicles in the areas of the port which are
designated for port operations and where this is expressly prohibited.
(6) Vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, first aid, firefighting,
Harbour Master's Office and Custom Office may move and remain in the port
area without approval when conducting basic activities and when clearly
displaying their visible marks.

III. PORT AREA AND THEIR STRUCTURES

Article 7

(1) The berth/docks designed principally for the following types of cargo are:
1) Rijeka Port Basin
1. Zagreb Quay (Zagrebačko pristanište) – timber and general cargo
2. Bratislava Quay ( Bratislavsko pristanište) – soda, salt and fertilizers
3. Prague Quay (Praško pristanište) - general and heavy cargo
4. Visin Quay (Visinov gat) - general and heavy cargo
5. Budapest Quay ( Budimpeštansko pristanište) – cereals and oil seed
terminal
6. Orlando Quay (Orlandov gat) - refrigerated cargo terminal
7. Vienna Quay (Bečko pristanište) - mixed cargo
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8. De Francheschi Quay - mixed cargo

9. Rijeka Basin Breakwater – passenger terminal, general and bulk cargo
terminal
(2) Sušak Port Basin
1. Senj Quay ( Senjsko pristanište) –timber and general cargo
2. Ružić Quay ( Ružićev gat) - mixed cargo
3. Sušak Basin Breakwater – timber and bulk cargo
4. Kostrena Quay ( Kostrensko pristanište) – container and Ro-Ro terminal
5. Riva Galioti - Ro-Ro cargo
(3) Bakar Port Basin
1. Podbok Quay ( Pristanište Podbok) –bulk and loose cargo
2. Goranin Quay ( Pristanište Goranin) - general, loose and Ro-Ro cargo
(4) Raša Port Basin
1. Bršica Terminal – livestock, general cargo and timber
(5) Zamet Basin
1. Port Torpedo – fishery harbour
(6) Since Port Torpedo has not been made serviceable as yet, fishing boats are
permitted to use the berths in the area of the Rijeka Passenger Port basin while
discharging fish.
(7) If required the concession holders, all the above quays and piers can be used for
the port operations involving other types of cargo than those specified, except for
dangerous goods and pollutants which shall be handled in accordance with the
special regulations.

Article 8

(1) The berths designed for passenger traffic are:

1. Adamic Quay, Karolina Rijecka Quay, Riva Boduli – Linear passenger
traffic
2. Rijeka Basin Breakwater - Passenger traffic.
(2) Public service ships shall berth at the Istra Quay ( Istarsko pristanište).
(3) Ships not engaged in commercial operations shall berth alongside the western part
of the Rijeka Basin Breakwater, according to the procedure agreed with the
VTMS Center.
(4) In extraordinary situations passenger ships can use berths at other quays within
the port area.

IV. NOTICE AND NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL

Article 9

(1) The master of the ship engaged in international maritime transport, or his agent,
shall send the notice of arrival, on a form required for making such notice, to the
Harbour Master's Office and the Port Authority, by fax and/or electronic mail.
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(2) The forms required for making notice of arrival are obtainable from the shipping
agent and are also available on the internet sites of the Ministry and the Port
Authority.
(3) The notice of arrival shall include:
1. necessary details about ship and cargo
2. necessary details about dangerous goods, if any
3. data on the state of security on the ship
4. information about ship's waste
5. information about ballast water treatment.
(4) The said notice of arrival shall be sent not later than 24 hours before arrival or
immediately on departure from the last port of call if the ship's voyage is shorter
than 24 hours. If the port of destination is not known when leaving the last port of
call, or has been changed during the ship's voyage, the notice must be sent
immediately after these data have become available.
(5) The following types of vessels are obliged to send their notice of arrival to the
Harbour Master's Office, by fax, e-mail or via agent:
1. all tankers of 150 BT and more;
2. all ships of 300 BT and more carrying any type of cargo, dangerous goods,
passengers or those in ballast;
3. warships and ships engaged in providing public services are not subject to
compulsory notice of arrival.
(6) Exceptionally, passenger ships operating on regular international service are not
obliged to send notice of arrival when sailing between Croatian ports.
(7) Ships carrying dangerous goods shall send to the Port Authority Declaration of
Dangerous and Contaminant Substances pursuant to the Regulations on Handling
Dangerous Goods in the Maritime Transport.

Article 10

(1) Immediately on arrival, the person in command of a ship shall notify the Harbour
Master's Office of the arrival of the ship. In case of a justifiable failure to send
notice of arrival, the arrival of a ship shall be notified not later than 6 hours before
berthing or within 12 hours of arrival at the port anchorage.
(2) Should the safety of the ship and life be put in danger by some unforeseen
developments taking place during the ship's voyage, and in the case of sea
pollution, the ship's master shall, when sending notification of arrival, inform the
Harbour Master's about the said incidents.
(3) Should the ship enter the port after the working hours of the Harbour Master's
Office, the arrival and departure notices shall be submitted to the Harbour
Master's Office at the beginning of regular Office's hours.
(4) If no harbour master's office exists in the port called at by the ship, the notices of
arrival and departure shall be sent to a competent Harbour Master's Office, by
mail within 24 hours.
(5) Notice of arrival shall be sent on the official forms.
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V. REPORTING AND NAVIGATION REQUIREMENTS

Article 11

(1) When sailing in the port area, the ship's master, crew members, persons in
command of boats and yachts and members of their crew are required to act in
accordance with the relevant rules of navigation, protection of the sea, obligatory
signals and marks pursuant to the statutory regulations and by-laws requirements.
(2) The ships navigating within the area under the jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka
Authority are required to contact the VTMS Center on channel VHF 09.
(3) No manoeuvring operation shall be made before the approval of the VTMS
Centre is asked for on channel VHF 09.
(4) If the pilot is on board, he is required to contact the VTMS Centre, prior to the
ship's arrival or departure manoeuvres, in order to exchange the information about
the waterway.
(5) Should the manoeuvre fail to start within 30 minutes following the approval, a
new application for the start of the manoeuvre should be made.

Article 12

(1) The Master shall notify the VTMS Centre of the exact time of arrival of the ship
to the anchorage or pilot boarding position not later than 2 hours before the
estimated time of arrival.
(2) Upon receiving the notice, the VTMS centre shall inform the Master of the place
of anchoring or berthing.
(3) When the ship has been allocated the berth, and after receiving the berthing order
from the agent and the concession holder's confirmation, the VTMS Centre shall
notify the ship's master of the place of berthing and instruct him to contact the
port pilot's VHF channel.
(4) The port pilot shall, in consultation with the ship's master, determine the number
of tug-boats to attend the ship manoeuvring operation, informing the Towage
Service accordingly, with the confirmation of the manoeuvre start time sent to the
VTMS Centre.
(5) The Port Mooring Service shall be informed by the Pilot about the estimated time
and place of berthing (for a ship attended by tugboats).
(6) For the ships not attended by tug-boats, the time and place of berthing shall be
notified to the Mooring Service by the VTMS Centre.

Article 13

(1) When choosing the place of anchorage, the person in command of a vessel shall
be careful about the areas of forbidden anchorage and attentive of other vessels at
anchor.
(2) Anchoring of ships in the port shall in no way obstruct navigation of other ships
and boats.
(3) It is the ship's master duty to notify the VTMS Centre of the time of anchoring.
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Article 14

(1) In the event of engine breakdown or the ship declared drifting underway, the
ship's master shall immediately notify the VTMS Center or the Harbour Master's
Office accordingly.
(2) Any known defect or limitation in the ship's anchoring or mooring gear should be
reported to the Harbour Master's Office who will decide as to whether such ship
can be moored and under which conditions.

Article 15

(1) The ships entering the port shall in no way obstruct navigation of the ship leaving
the port.
(2) While navigating, entering the port, carrying out mooring and unmooring
operations and letting go anchor, the Master of a ship, person in command of a
yacht or boat shell proceed in such a manner as not to imperil life, cause pollution
of the sea and damage either their own ships or other objects in the port, by
causing collisions, allisions or grounding.
(3) The speed of all ships and boats sailing within the port area shall not exceed 5
knots.
(4) The speed of all the ships, yachts and boats sailing within the port area, i.e.
entering or leaving the port, must be so reduced as not to cause any damage to
other vessels, wharves and facilities in the port.
(5) When sailing close to maritime and other objects which need to be protected from
the waves and alongside with the places undergoing ground or underwater works,
ships are required to observe visibly displayed marks and/or speed reduction
warning marks and reduce the speed to the lowest possible level in order not to
hinder the works and cause damages

Article 16

(1) The Port Authority shall grant a ship, yacht and/or boat berthing priority in the
port if life or safety of navigation are imperilled.
(2) Priority of berthing alongside shall be granted to ships on regular services with
publicly announced sailing schedules and ships or boats carrying passengers.
(3) In exception to the provision of Section 2 of this Article, a different order of
berthing priority may be established if a particular ship, yacht and/or boat must be
given priority for special reasons.
(4) The Port Authority shall inform the Harbour Master's Office on the reasons for
changing the sequence of berthing of ships, yachts or boats.
(5) A ship shall be deemed to have entered the port after it has let go anchor at an
anchorage or if the ship is safely berthed alongside.

Article 17
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The Harbour Master's Office may refuse to grant to ships or boats berthing or
anchoring permission for valid reasons i.e. when informed by the Port Authority that
these may constitute hazards to safety of navigation, human lives, cause damage to
other seagoing craft and port facilities and cause pollution of the sea.

Article 18

(1) The Harbour Master's Office may prohibit entry of a ship and/or boat in or
departure from the port in the event of adverse weather conditions threatening
safety of ships and boats, life and cargo.
(2) The Harbour Master's Office may prohibit entry of a ship or boat in and departure
from the port and/or suspend port commercial operations in the event of adverse
weather or other hazards threatening life and property in the port.
(3) Should the circumstances specified in Section 1 of this Article occur, the VTMS
Centre shall inform all ships, pilots and concessionaires accordingly.

VI. PILOTAGE, TOWAGE AND MOORING REQUIREMENTS

Article 19

(1) Pilotage in the area under the Port of Rijeka Authority is compulsory for all ships.
(2) The following ships shall not be subject to compulsory pilotage:
1) Croatian warships, Croatian public service ships, ships engaged in the
maintenance of navigable waterways and aids to navigation in these
waterways, water carriers and Croatian passenger ships operating on regular
service;
2) Ships of gross tonnage below 500
3) Yachts of gross tonnage below 1000
4) Ships which, pursuant to the provisions of Art.70, Section 2 of the Marine
Code, are exceptionally exempted from the compulsory pilotage.
(3) In exception to the provision of Section 2, Point 2 of this Article, compulsory
pilotage may be imposed, by the Port Authority's decision, to certain types of the
ships whose BT is lower than 500.
(4) Ships shifting from one wharf to another or moving alongside a wharf, under its
own propulsion power, are also subject to compulsory pilotage.
(5) It is the duty of the ship's master or his representative to make application for the
pilotage service.

Article 20

(1) When entering the port a ship shall be boarded by the harbour pilot at the pilot
boarding station or at an anchorage appropriately marked on nautical charts. The
pilot shall disembark on the wharf after the ship has been safely berthed.
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(2) It is the duty of the ship's master to make provisions for safe embarkation
/disembarkation of the pilot in accordance with the international rules and
practice.
(3) When embarking the pilot a ship should make a lee for the pilot boat and ensure
safe boarding of the pilot, i.e. his safe access to the pilot ladder, ship's gangway or
a combination of the two ( Annex 2 – Sketch design of the pilot ladders)
(4) On the ship’s navigating bridge, pilot ladder or the ship's gangway, there must be
a responsible person capable of speaking and understanding Croatian or English.

Article 21

(1) Upon boarding the ship, the pilot shall notify the Master on the berth allocated to
the ship and the method of berthing.
(2) The master of the ship shall, in consultation with the pilot, decide on the number
of tug boats to attend the ship manoeuvring operation.
(3) Should the pilot consider that the number of tug boats is not sufficient to ensure
safety of the ship or the port during the manoeuvring operation, he shall inform
the Harbour Master's Office accordingly who will then decide on the minimum
number of tug-boats required to attend the ship.
(4) Upon boarding, the pilot shall notify the VTMS Center on the beginning of the
manoeuvring operation, name of the ship and the wharf on which the
manoeuvring shall take place.
(5) Before leaving the ship the pilot shall inform the VTMS Centre on the completion
of the manoeuvring operation.

Article 22

(1) If several ships require towage at the same time and if a sufficient number of tugs
is not available, the Port Authority shall decide on the sequence of towing
operations, taking account of the towage priority to be granted to the ships
operating on regular services.
(2) If several ships require towage at the same time and if safety of navigation or life
is imperiled or in the event of possible pollution of the sea, the Harbour Master's
Office shall decide on the sequence of towing operations.
(3) In the event of adverse weather conditions, problems caused by an excessive
number of vessels in the port and concurrent manoeuvring operations or when a
ship carries dangerous materials, the Harbour Master's Office may provide for an
additional number of tug-boats to ensure safe ship handling.
(4) The number of tugboats required for disabled (not under command) or untypical
ships shall be determined by the Harbour Master's Office.

Article 23

(1) It is compulsory for all ships entering or leaving the port or moving from one
wharf to another to use mooring service (provided by mooring personnel).
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(2) The following ships shall not be subject to the provision stated in Section 1
hereof: Croatian warships, Croatian public ships, ships engaged in the
maintenance of the navigable waterways and aids to navigation in these
waterways, tourist sailing vessels, fishing boats and sporting and recreational
boats, except in cases when such service is requested by ship's masters or their
representatives.
(3) Compulsory use of mooring service may be imposed by the Port Authority or the
Harbour Master's office to all ships sailing in the Port area, for the purpose of
safety of navigation, protection of human lives, environment, port structure and
other facilities.
(4) The use of mooring services shall be compulsory for any ship in the port, moving
alongside the berth, under no propulsion power of its own, at a distance exceeding
its length.
(5) Unless otherwise decided by the pilot, the assistance of a mooring boat shall be
compulsory for all ships when entering the port and using pilot service. The
number of mooring personnel shall be sufficient to ensure safety of the ship
during mooring/unmooring operation.
(6) It is the duty of the harbour pilot to decide, in consultation with the mooring
personnel, whether a ship, when leaving the port, shall be attended by a mooring
boat.

Article 24

(1) On the occasion of the departure of the ship, the pilot shall board the ship from
the quay while the ship is still berthed, and shall disembark at the pilot station.
(2) When disembarking the pilot, the ship shall make a lee for the pilot boat and make
provisions for the safe landing of the pilot using the pilot ladder, ship's gangway
or a combination of the same.

VII. REPORTING AND HYDROPLANE LANDING

REQUIREMENTS

Article 25

(1) The person in command of a hydroplane is required to notify the VTMS Center
and Harbour Master's Office on his arrival, not later than ten minutes before
landing, i.e. immediately after take-off, using VHF radio channel 09.
(2) The landing areas for the hydroplane arriving at the dock in the Rijeka port is
positioned within following coordinates:

A. 45° 19.4' N 014° 24.8' E

B. 45° 19.3' N 014° 25.0' E
1)
C. 45° 18.8' N 014° 24.5' E
D. 45° 19.0' N 014° 24.1' E
2) A. 45° 19.5' N 014° 25.5' E
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B. 45° 19.4' N 014° 26.3' E

C. 45° 19.3' N 014° 26.3' E
D. 45° 19.3' N 014° 25.5' E

(3) Exceptionally, in the event of adverse weather conditions, hydroplanes may, after
having notified the VTMS Centre and the Port Authority and obtained their
consent is permitted to land/take off within the port area.
(4) The VTMS Center is required to make sure that the hydroplane's landing/take-off
be correctly marked by yellow rotating light provided on the VTMS signal mast.

VIII. PORT REGULATION AND SAFETY MEASURES

Article 26

(1) In the Port area the provisions of the International Standards on the Safety of
Ships and Ports, their latest revision and amendments respectively (ISPS Code,
2002.) shell be complied with.
(2) The provisions laid down in the Code on the Safety Protection of Merchant Ships
and Ports Open to International Traffic, shall also apply in the Port area.

Article 27

(1) Vessels shall be permitted to use the Port following an advance notification sent
by the shipper's agent and at the request of the Concessionaire, on the basis of the
Port Authority's prior approval and with the Harbour Master's Office's consent in
terms of the safety of navigation.
(2) The place of berthing on the quayside and/or anchoring berth shall be allocated to
vessels by the Port Authority which shall send an advance notification to the
Harbour Master's Office to this effect.
(3) Berths in the Port shall be allocated to vessels at appropriate daily meetings or
following a special decision of the VTMS Center, giving the name of the port
basin, berth, its position with respect to the adjacent berths and the time of
berthing.
(4) It is the duty of the ship's agent to notify the master on the berth allocated to the
ship.
(5) The ship's agent shall also notify the VTMS Center and the pilots on the ship's
acceptance of the berth and the time of berthing.
(6) Should the master refuse to accept the berth allocated to the ship, the ship's agent
shall immediately notify the VTMS Centre to this effect.
(7) For the purpose of safety of navigation, safety and protection of life, environment,
port structure and other facilities, the Harbour Master's Office may order the ship,
following an advance (exceptionally a subsequent) notification sent to the
responsible body of the Port Authority, to move from one berth to another or
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change its position. The Harbour Master's Office may also order a ship, partly or
completely loaded, to leave the berth and shift to the position allocated.

Article 28

(1) A safe berth shall mean a place alongside a quay sufficient in length and height,
with sufficient depth so that the ship can always lie safely afloat, irrespective of
the weather conditions.
(2) A safe berth shall also mean a ship moored away from the quay using appropriate
means.
(3) A safe berth shall also mean a berth alongside a quay not protected by a
breakwater during such weather conditions that do not imperil the safety of the
ship.

Article 29

A berth allocated to a ship may be cancelled by order of the Port Authority, if it is

established that the ship has not commenced using the berth at the time specified,
if the master expressly refuses to accept the berth allocated, if it is established that
the ship has not reported the cargo properly or in the case of other exceptional
circumstances.

Article 30

(1) Should a ship, boat or another floating craft lose a part of its equipment or cargo
in the port, the person in command of such ship, boat or floating craft shall
immediately notify the Harbour Master's Office and the Port Authority thereof.
(2) Should the person in command of a vessel discover objects in the port area
constituting serious hazard to the safety of navigation and causing damage to
other ships and boats, port structures and facilities and pollution of the sea, he
shall immediately notify the Port Authority and the Harbour Master Office to this
effect.
(3) In case of any emergency on board, affecting the persons, ship's hull, ship's
equipment, engine and/or cargo, and damage caused to quays and shore-based
equipment or if pollution of the sea has been discovered, the person in command
of the ship and the duty pilot shall immediately notify the Port Authority and the
Harbour Master's Office to this effect.

Article 31

(1) Ships in the port must at any time be ready for manoeuvring.
(2) In exception to the provision of Section 1 of this Article, a ship in the port shall be
permitted to carry out repair works if these have been requested by the ship's
master and approved by the Port Authority with the consent of the Harbour
Master's Office.
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(3) The Harbour Master's Office may order the repair works to be suspended if it is
established that have not be complied with the safety at work regulations

Article 32

(1) While in the port, a ship shall carry a sufficient number of crewmembers to ensure
safe operation of the ship in an emergency.
(2) The ship referred to in Section 1 of this Article, shall carry, among others, one
ship's officer in the deck department and one ship's officer in the engine-room
department, with a normal watch to be kept at night, in accordance with the ship's
master decision.
(3) When anchored, on the ship shall be the sufficient number of crewmember with
appropriate qualification as required for the normal service during navigation.
(4) Laid-up ships, ships undergoing repair or reconstruction works should carry, night
and day, necessary number of watch keeping crewmember or watchman.
(5) The number, structure and qualification of the persons as referred to in Section 4
of this Article shall be determined by the Harbour Master's Office, on case by
case basis.

Article 33

(1) While staying in the port a fishing boat shall carry at least one crewmember in the
deck department and one crewmember in the engine-room department. When a
group of fishing boats is berthed side-to-side, at least two crewmembers in the
deck and engine-room department shall be required for every three ships.
(2) Exceptionally and depending on circumstances, the Harbour Master's Office may
permit reduction of the number of crewmembers referred to in Section1 of this
Article.

Article 34

(1) The moorings of ships, boats and floating craft berthed in the port shall in no way
obstruct navigation of other ships and boats, movements of persons and vehicles
on land nor any operation of harbour facilities, equipment and the like.
(2) Exceptionally, if there is no other alternative, the Harbour Master's Office may
permit the use of other methods of mooring a ship or boat than those provided in
Section 1 of this Article.
(3) If in the berthing operation the ship's length exceeds the length of the quay/wharf,
i.e. the ship's ends extend into the basin, such a ship shall exhibit a red flag by
day, and show an all-round red light at night and, if necessary, slacken, heave on
or let go the mooring lines.
(4) If ahead or astern of the ship moored alongside a quay in the port there is
sufficient berthing space for another ship, the ship moored alongside shall at night
mark its bow or stern, or both ship's end, by means of a white all-round light.
(5) In order to provide for ship-shore connection, the person in command of a ship,
yacht or boat shall, upon order of the Port Authority and with the consent of the
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Harbour Master's Office, allow other ship or ships to moor to such ship, yacht or
boat.

Article 35

(1) While staying in the port, vessels shall in no way obstruct the port's public traffic
nor use of any wharf and berthing place in the port.
(2) No lowering of boats shall be allowed for the ships staying in the port or at
anchorage without the consent of the Port Authority, which must notify the
Harbour Master's Office accordingly.
(3) The Port Authority may, in order to make provisions for undisturbed use of the
wharves and berthing places in the port, request a shipowner to move its vessel to
another berthing place.
(4) If the shipowner is not available, i.e. if he refuses to comply with the request
specified in Section 3 of this Article, Port Authority may, with the consent of the
Harbour Master's Office, have such vessel relocated, at the shipowner's expenses
and risk.

Article 36

(1) While staying in the port, a ship or boat shall be moored using appropriate
mooring lines and mooring equipment (mooring bitts, mooring buoys, mooring
eyes, etc.)
(2) An efficient inspection of the vessel's moorings must be organized by the ship's
crew and maintained at all times during the ship's commercial operations to
ensure that the ship be made fast as close alongside as possible and that all
mooring lines can be properly tensioned and tended when required.
(3) In the case of the weather forecast anticipating stronger winds and higher seas,
ships and boats berthed or anchored in the port shall strengthen their mooring or
increase the number of anchors and, upon order of the Harbour Master's Office
leave the port or seek leeward refuge.
(4) The shipping company, i.e. the owner of the ship berthed in the port shall make all
necessary provisions for its safety and shall be responsible for any damage the
ship may cause to other ships or boats, wharves, harbour facilities, equipment or
installations.
(5) A ship with no appropriate equipment or not equipped with a sufficient number of
fenders, mooring lines or anchors, or if mooring lines are not strong and/or long
enough, shall be ordered by the Harbour Master's Office to make provisions for
the supply of necessary equipment. Failing this, the ship shall not be permitted to
berth or anchor in the port.
(6) Exceptionally, for the purpose of safety of navigation and protection of
environment, the Harbour Master's Office may, with an advance notification sent
to the Port Authority, declare the port or part thereof temporary closed to vessel
traffic.

Article 37
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(1) No operations which may imperil lives cause fire, pollution of the sea or damage
to other ships and boats, wharves, shore facilities, equipment and installation shall
be allowed on a ship in the port.
(2) A ship may use the ship's whistle and hoist a code pennant in the port only if
previous approval for the same has been obtained from the Harbour Master's
Office. However, in case of an emergency and at ship's manoeuvring, no
previous approval of the Harbour Master's Office for the use of whistle shall be
required.
(3) A Ship engaged in international navigation shall fit rat guards to their mooring
lines while staying in the port.

Article 38

(1) It is forbidden in the port area:

1) to obstruct access to the mooring equipment
2) to move, change or remove moorings, anchors and equipment of other ships
or boats except when it is necessary for preventing imminent and obvious
damage
3) to moor ships and boats to navigating marks and other marks and equipment
not designated for mooring and to move within and about the same
4) to fit, shift, change, remove or damage navigation and other marks or mooring
equipment, unless duly authorized
5) to cause damage to wharves/quays by heavy vehicles, stowing heavy objects
exerting impermissible load, driving wedges, beams etc. into the quay
structure, rise stone blocks from the quay walls or carry out any other actions
causing damage to docks or quays
6) to weld or light open fire on the wharf, ship or boat
7) to clean, scrub and paint the freeboard and underwater surface of a ship's or
boat's shell plating
8) to cause pollution of the air by the emission of dust, smoke or other gases,
exceeding permitted quantities specified in the respective regulations
9) to keep the ship's propeller turning, except for the purpose of a necessary
ship's manoeuvre
10) to swim, run speed-boats, windsurf or water-ski
11) to dump waste and cause pollution of the sea and shore by unauthorized
disposal of any type of garbage
12) to carry out repair and reconstruction works on the ship's shell plating, deck,
equipment and engine other than usually practiced
13) to incinerate garbage on board
14) to put in danger safety of navigation, human lives and environment
15) to let unattended pets move around ship.
(2) The operations as referred to in Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of this Article
are not permitted to be carried out on the anchorage either.
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(3) The operations as referred to in Sections 2, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12 of this Article may

be carried out only upon obtaining approval from the Port Authority and with the
consent of the Harbour Master's Office.

Article 39

(1) The quay wall area and apron shall always be clear. Only port cargo handling
equipment, mooring devices and safety appliances for operating protection of
people and cargo may be located on the quay apron.
(2) The quay apron on the Riva Boduli Quay is 6 meters wide and that on the
Karolina Rijecka Quay 3.5 meters, whereas the quay apron on other quays and
piers is 1.60 meters in width.
(3) The area of the quay apron shall be marked with a yellow line.

Article 40

(1) A ship aground, unusable or a sunken ship, boat, floating craft or any sunken
object may be left and remain within the port area only upon obtaining approval
from the Port Authority and with the consent of the Harbour Master's Office.
(2) Should the ship, boat, floating craft or sunken objects as referred to in Section 1
of this Article constitute a threat for safety of navigation or environment, shipping
company or owner of such ship, boat, floating craft or sunken object shall be
required by the Harbour Master Company to have them transported from the port
to the place allocated by the Port Authority.
(3) Should the shipping company and/or owner of the ship, boat, floating craft or
sunken object fail to proceed in compliance with the Harbour Master's
requirement as referred to in Section 2 of this Article, the Port Authority shall be
ordered by the Harbour Master's Office to see to it that the ship, boat, floating
craft or sunken object are transported to
the place allocated, at the expenses and risk of the shipping company and/or
owner of the ship, boat, floating craft or sunken object.
(4) Laid-up ships or boats may stay in the port only after being granted approval by
the Port Authority with the previous consent of the Harbour Master's Office.

Article 41

(1) On the occasion of loading, discharge or transfer of cargo and embarking or

disembarking passenger, the concessionaires and the persons in command of a
ship, yacht or boat, must take necessary measures for the protection of people,
property and environment.
(2) When handling the cargo, the person in charge shall take necessary measures in
order to prevent the cargo to scatter around.

Article 42
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(1) On the occasion of loading or discharge of cargo and embarking or disembarking

passengers, the person in command of a ship or boat designed for commercial
purposes shall take the following measures:
1) Ship's door may not be opened before the ship or boat has been safely moored
to the wharf or come to a standstill, and must be closed before the ship or boat
has been unmoored.
2) Embarking or disembarking of passenger and loading or unloading of cargo
shall be via a landing bridge/platform which must be fixed and safe, protected
by firm rails and with cross foot strip on the steps. At night the landing
bridge/platform must be sufficiently lighted.
3) The ship's gangway and the platform between the gangway and the quay must
be fixed and well secured. Appertaining handrails to be fitted with sufficiently
strong and safely implanted pillars, with taut ropes. By night the gangway
must be sufficiently lighted. A safety protection net must be placed
underneath the gangway.
4) Hatchways and other deck openings shall be fenced and closed in such a
manner as not to stand in the way of anyone passing by or over them.
5) Passengers shall not embark or disembark without the presence of at least one
crew-member from the deck department and a life jacket fitted with
appropriate rope within his reach.
6) Except in special cases when berthing with open platform is compulsory,
loading platform of a Ro-Ro passenger ship, used to accommodate both,
vehicles and passengers, may be opened only after the ships has been moored
to the quay. The access to the opened platform should be fenced. No
passenger shall be allowed to stay on the car-deck during berthing operation.
7) Passengers on board a Ro-Ro ship with no special passenger-only gate, may
embark or disembark using the ship's platform, but not at the same time with
the vehicles.
8) Before a Ro-Ro ship leaving the port and during the voyage, the ship must
ensure that the car-gate be completely closed and adequately secured.

Article 43

When the number of passengers or quantity of cargo exceeds the limit permitted, or
when cargo is stowed in such a manner as to imperil safety of ship, boat or people,
the Harbour Master's Office shall prohibit the ship or boat to leave the port.

Article 44

The covered area for the accommodation of passengers and their luggage, in
particular the sanitary facilities in the port area, shall be kept clean and maintained in
accordance with the relevant health and sanitary regulations.

Article 45
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(1) De-ratting and fumigation of the ship can be conducted in the way, at the time and
place, as instructed by the Port Authority and with the previous consent of the
Harbour Master's Office.
(2) A ship undergoing de-ratting operation shall be guarded by an authorized person
until the crew returns on board. Such authorized person shall display danger-
warning marks and prevent access by unauthorized persons.
(3) Other cleaning of the ship which constitute no danger for people and environment
(disinsection, disinfection etc.) can be conducted at any place and at any time,
providing the relevant safety measures are applied. Gas-freeing and cleaning of
tanks is not allowed in the port.

Article 46

Workers engaged in the distribution of rail cars in the port area shall observe the
regulations governing safety of railway traffic.

IX. HANDLING OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Article 47

(1) Handling of dangerous goods in the port shall be carried out in accordance with
the Regulations on Handling Dangerous Goods, Conditions and Methods of
Loading and Discharge of Dangerous Substances, Bulk and Other cargoes in
Ports and on the Method of Preventing the Spreading of Oil Spills in Ports.

(2) The Regulations as referred to in Section 1 of this Article lay down rules to be
applied in handling dangerous goods in ports, conditions and methods of
transport, loading and discharging dangerous substances, bulk and other cargoes
in ports and the method of preventing the spreading of oil spills in ports.

(3) In addition to the Regulations referred to in Section 1, there are other rules to be
applied in the port area under the jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority.
These are: The Regulations relating to the safety and protection measures to be
applied when handling dangerous material in the port area and the Regulations
specifying the classes and quantities of hazardous material which may be handled
in the port, respectively which the vessel may call the port with, locations in the
port where such material will be handled, locations to accommodate the vehicles
waiting for loading-discharge and facilities where the dangerous material
disposed of shall be kept.

Article 48
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(1) When dangerous goods or pollutants are transported by a ship or other means of
transportation, a written declaration shall be submitted to the Port Authority
before such ship or vehicle has arrived to the port.
(2) The declaration shall contain a statement showing that all data specified therein
are authentic and correct, that the substances are described using appropriate
technical terms, i.e. correctly classified, packed and marked and in every respect
suitable for transportation in accordance with the relevant international and
national regulations.
(3) Transit by ship of dangerous goods or pollutants is also subject to compulsory
presentation of declaration as referred to in Section 1 of this Article.

Article 49

(1) For a ship sailing to Croatian ports or anchorages, a declaration shall be submitted
upon ship's departure from the port of loading at the latest, or immediately upon
receiving the information on the port of destination, i.e. not later than 48 hours
prior to ship's entry in port.
(2) When dangerous goods or pollutants are transported by vehicle, declaration shall
be submitted not later than 48 hours before the handling of dangerous goods
starts.
(3) When entering or leaving Croatian ports, the ships carrying dangerous goods or
pollutants shall be required to send to the Harbour Master's Office the data
contained in the Declaration, i.e. the Part A and the Part C of the Declaration.

Article 50

(1) Declaration referred to in Article 49 of this Regulation shall be sent to the Port
Authority by:
1) shipper if the dangerous goods are loaded on a ship from a vehicle
2) concession holder if the goods are loaded on a ship or vehicle from the port
warehouse
3) shipowner, ship's master or shipping agent for the goods discharged from a
ship or goods in transit.

Article 51

It is the duty of the concessionaires and every port user to ensure that the provisions
and measures laid down in the Regulations governing handling and transport of
dangerous goods in port are complied with at all times.

Article 52

Special rules on handling and sea transport of dangerous goods shall be complied
with when bunkering services (fuel supply) are rendered to ship in the port.

Article 53
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(1) A ship engaged in rendering bunkering services (fuel supply) in the port shall in a
visible place by day hoist a red flag, and at night show a red all-round light and
shall keep all deck opening closed.
(2) The ship's crew and its fire-fighting equipment shall always be ready for
operation.

Article 54

(1) No rendering bunkering service to a ship or boat in the port may start before the
passengers leave the ship.
(2) Embarking of passenger may start only after the ship or boat has completed
bunkering of fuel.

X. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Article 55

(1) Method of waste treatment in the port shall comply with the Plan of Ship's Waste
Management in the Area under the Jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority
dealing with collection and handling of ship's waste and remnants of cargo in the
area under the jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority.
(2) It is forbidden to dump waste, leave remnants of cargo and discharge liquids and
other substances which would pollute the port.
(3) All dumped waste, i.e. the waste which has not been left on approved disposal
sites in the port area, and as such would constitute environmental hazard to the
surrounding coast and the seas, will be removed or destroyed at the expense of the
responsible person.
(4) The port concession holders are required to bring their working procedures in line
with the environment protection practice. After having completed the works on
board a ship or on sites within the port area, they must clean the part of the quay
and road used
(5) It is the duty of the concession holders operating in the area under the jurisdiction
of the Port of Rijeka Authority to make sure that the regulations governing
protection of environment are complied with at all times, and, if necessary, work
on the improvement of the port visual identity by carrying out necessary
maintenance and reconstruction works.
(6) Specialized companies, which have been granted concessions by the Port
Authority, shall be engaged in the collection of waste in the area under the
jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority.

Article 56
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(1) The ship's master shall deliver waste and remnant of cargo to the port's reception
facilities in accordance with the provisions laid down in MARPOL 73/78
Convention and provisions of relevant Regulations on the Conditions and
Methods of Maintenance of Order in the Port and Other Parts of the Internal
Waters and the Territorial Seas of the Republic of Croatia.
(2) The expenses of reception of the waste and remnants of cargo from ships shall be
covered by the user of reception facilities.

XI. DEPARTURE OF SHIPS

Article 57

(1) Upon completion of loading or discharge of cargo and vehicles and embarking or
disembarking of passengers and as soon as the time of preparation has run out,
ships or boats in the port must be ready to unberth and leave the port
(2) After completing its commercial operation a ship shall be allowed to remain
berthed alongside the quay for two hours at the most.
(3) After the expiry of the time needed for preparation, a ship or boat shall, at the
request of the Port Authority, put out to sea or move to such other berths or
anchorages as may be allocated by the Port Authority.
(4) In exception to the provisions of Section 3 of this Article, when safety of
navigation is concerned, the Port Authority may, at the request of the ship's
master and with the consent of the Harbour Master's Office, grant the ships or
boats an additional time and either allow them to remain at the same berth or
instruct them to move from one berth to another in the port area or to an
anchorage.

Article 58

It is the duty of the shipping agent to notify departure of the ship to the VTMS Centre
and apply for the pilot service not later than 2 hours prior to the departure of the ship
from the port.

Article 59

(1) A person in command of a ship or boat engaged in commercial operations shall

notify their departure to the Harbour Master's Office.
(2) The notice of departure shall be submitted not later than one hour before
departure of the ship or boat.
(3) On the basis of the notice of departure the Harbour Master's Office shall issue
Outward Clearance to the ship.
(4) The ship shall be deemed to have departed the port when at anchorage it has
heaved up and stowed the anchor in the hawse pipe; if leaving the port with the
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pilot on board, at the time when the pilot has disembarked; if leaving the port
without the pilot, at the time when the last mooring line has been slipped.

XII. EMERGENCY MEASURES

Article 60

(1) A ship shall render first aid to all injured persons on board.
(2) The ship shall briefly inform the VTMS Center and the Harbour Master's Office
of any incident involving:
1. serious injury of a person
2. light injuries of a number of persons,
3. death on board.
(3) The company engaged in commercial operation in the port shall, in the event of a
heavy injury of a person, light injuries of a number of persons or death of a person
in the area where such company exercises its activity, notify the VTMS centre and
provide a brief description of the incident.

Article 61

(1) In case of fire onboard, the master of the ship shall notify the VTMS Center and
take appropriate fire-fighting measures.
(2) The storage company holding a concession for operating open, covered or other
storage spaces in the port shall possess appropriate fire fighting service and
necessary fire-extinguishing equipment.
(3) Any person who detects fire, pollution of the port area or unusual activities shall
immediately notify the fire brigade and the VTMS Center.

XIII. CONCLUDING PROVISIONS

Article 62

The provisions of this Regulation shall be made known to the Masters of the ships
calling at the port by the port agents.

Article 63

The Port Authority's inspectors, inspectors responsible for safety of navigation and
other authorized officers of the Ministry and Harbour Master's Office shall, within
their respective authorization, be responsible for the control over the application of
the provisions laid down in these Regulations.
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Article 64

These Regulations, for which the previous consent has been obtained from the Rijeka
Harbour Master's Office, by its decree Class: 011-01/06—02/12, Off.No.530-03-
02/03-2006-2, dated 7th March 2006, shall enter into force as of the eighth day of its
announcement on the notice board of the Port of Rijeka Authority.

Article 65

The Regulation on the Maintenance of Order and Methods of Using Port Facilities in
the Rijeka Port Area dated 23rd October 1998 ceases to be valid on the day these
Regulations enter into force.

CHAIRMAN ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD

Branko Bačić, B.Sc.
(Eng.)

Issued on: 2006.

Entered into force: ______________ 2006.

APPENDICES:
Appendix 1 - Layout plans for the port areas under the jurisdiction of the Port of
Rijeka Authority

Appendix 2 - Required boarding arrangements for Pilot

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Appendix 1
LAYOUT PLANS FOR THE PORT AREAS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF
THEPORT OF RIJEKA AUTHORITY

 EASTERN and WESTERN ANCHORAGES

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 PORT TORPEDO – FISHERY HARBOUR

 RIJEKA PORT BASIN

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 SUŠAK PORT BASIN

 CONTAINER AND RO-RO TERMINAL

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 BAKAR PORT BASIN

 RAŠA PORT BASIN

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Appendix 2 - REQUIRED BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PILOT

In accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA recommendations
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REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
MINISTRY OF THE SEA, TOURISM,
TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Administration for Safety of Navigation and Sea Protection
RIJEKA HARBOUR MASTER’ OFFICE
51000 Rijeka, Senjsko pristanište 3
Class: 011-01/06-02/12
Off. No. 530-03-02/03-2006-2
Rijeka, 7th March 2006.

Ministry of the Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development of the Republic of Croatia,
RIJEKA HARBOUR MASTER’ S OFFICE, on the basis of Article 10, of the Law
on the Organization and Scope of Activity of the Central Government Authorities
(Official Gazette No. 199/03 and 30/04), Article 1 and 4 of the Harbour Master’s Office
Act ( Official gazette No. 124/97), Article 204 of the General Administrative Procedure
Act ( Official gazette No.53/91), and with respect to Article 3. Section 2 of the
Regulations on the Maintenance of Order in Ports and Other Parts of Internal Sea Waters
and Territorial Seas of the Republic of Croatia (Official Gazette No.90/05), at the request
of the PORT OF RIJEKA AUTHORITY, Rijeka, Riva 1, dated 3rd March 2006,
herewith agrees to give its

CONSENT

to the Port of Rijeka Authority, on the Port Regulations dealing with the Conduct of
Port Operations and Methods of Using Port Facilities in the Area under the
Jurisdiction of the Port of Rijeka Authority (except the Omišalj Basin Port
Facilities) from February 2006.

HARBOUR MASTER

Capt. Darko Glažar, PhD