CROATIAN APPROACH TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NAUTICAL PORTS ON ADRIATIC ISLANDS Srećko Favro, Ph.D. MIIMS Sworn court expert for maritime traffic Hydrographic Institute of the Republic of Croatia
Srećko Favro,Ph.D. MIIMS Sworn court marine expert and assessor Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split Governing Marinas and Yachts Maritime Management University of Zadar postgraduate doctoral studies Geographic Basis for Littoralization of Croatia Doctoral dissertation Spatial Characteristics of Croatian Adriatic as Comparative Advantage for Nautical Tourism Development Croatian Governemnt Projects Development of Tourist Ports on Croatian Islands, 2002 Study of Nautical Tourism Development in Croatia, 2005/06 Author of about twenty scientific papers in the area of nautical tourism www.adriatic-expert.hr
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RELIEF IN THE CROATIAN ADRIATIC SEA AREA Adriatic Sea is is a deeply indented gulf of the Mediterranean Sea Length: 475 M Width: 117 M Surface area: 138595 km2 Volume: 34977 km3 Coastline length (mainland and islands) 8281 km Croatia 6278 km (75,8%) Italy 1272 km (15,4%) Albania 406 km (4,9%) Serbia and Montenegro (SICG) 274 km (3,1%) Slovenia 32 km (0,5%) Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH) 21 km (0,3%) Islands Croatian Adriatic: 1246 islands, islets, and rocks Largest island: Cres 405,7 km2 Greatest depth: 1233 m
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RELIEF IN THE CROATIAN ADRIATIC SEA AREA Mainland coastline length: 1.880 km Coastline length: 6.278 km Number of islands: 1.246
GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGES OF THE CROATIAN ARIATIC FOR THE NAUTICAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CROATIA TURKEY GREECE ITALY FRANCE SPAIN 0% 50% 100% 150% 200% 250% 300% COAST LINE (km) NUMBER OF ISLANDS INDENTINESS
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR THE SPATIAL ENVIRONMENTAL POTENTIAL When evaluating nautical tourism destinations, the following natural and man-made spatial characteristics are particularly important: indented coastline climate and vegetation natural values and cultural assets traffic connections and accessibility developed infrastructure, population and human potential
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAPACITIES OF NAUTICAL TOURISM IN CROATIA NUMBER OF MARINAS NUMBER OF BERTHS 100 80 16000 14000 60 12000 10000 40 8000 20 6000 4000 0 1993. 1995. 1997. 1999. 2001. 2003.2004.2005.2006.2007. 2000 0 1993. 1995. 1997. 1999. 2001. 2003. 2004. 2005. 2006. 2007. Number of berths Central Bureau of Statistics
CURRENT TRENDS IN NAUTICAL TOURISM IN CROATIA GROWTH AND STRUCTURE OF NAUTICAL TRAFFIC YACHT ARRIVALS 1993-2007. 300000 250000 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Year 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Number of arrivals 5760 4 62285 111296 119213 175762 193087 219436 220972 278506 287307 Central Bureau of Statistics
CAPACITIES OF NAUTICAL TOURISM TODAY
WILD BERTH DISADVANTAGES «Wild berth» where, due to badly organized basic offer (collection on and removal of waste, control of sewage disposal faecal discharge/water, bilge water, replaced lubricating oil ), the exceptional purity and quality of our sea is rather endangered.
NAUTICAL TOURISM IN CROATIA TOMORROW assigning nautical tourism one of major roles in the sustainable development of Croatian coast and islands ensuring active role of local government in decision making on the development of nautical tourism in a particular area activating island, regional and national economic resources raising quality through the development of complementary activities ensuring an eight-month season by expanding resources and by raising service quality ensuring important role of Croatia in the distribution of international tourist consumption
PARAMETERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF NAUTICAL TOURISM AIMING AT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS PHYSICAL- CHEMICAL CHARACTERIS TICS BIOLOGICAL AND ECOLOGICAL VALUE HUMAN ACTIVITY AND ITS IMPACT CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF ECOLOGICAL VALUE CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF AREA SENSITIVITY POTENTIAL INFLUENCE OF MARINAS ON ENVIRONMENT CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF MARINA LOCATIONS
EXPANDING RECEPTIVE CAPACITIES IN URBAN AREAS
TRANSIENT BERTHS ON ISLANDS KRK MOLAT HVAR CRES DUGI OTOK ŠĆEDRO LOŠINJ UGLJAN VIS ILOVIK ŽMINJAK LASTOVO RAB KAPRIJE KORČULA PAG PRVIĆ PELJEŠAC VIR ZLARIN MLJET OLIB DRVENIK V. ŠIPAN SILBA ŠOLTA LOPUD PRERMUDA BRAČ KOLOČEP enlargement of existing berths in traditional island harbours use of existing infrastructure small investments increasing berths by laying pontoons strict adherence to ecological standards organized anchorages
PROJECT STRATEGY will work out the development as spaciotemporal component should contribute the development of entrepreneurial spirit in Croatia and it promotes the role of the state administration on the model of most developed countries of the democratic Europe. Professions will define the most appropriate projects and construction technique of the ports of nautical tourism.
PROJECT S BASIC ELEMENTS Small investments large profits Elimination of Black Anchoring Agreement with local and regional bodies Synergy with other nautical and tourist projects Government supervision of the Project
ECOLOGICAL CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF AREAS UNSUITABLE FOR BUILDING NEW OR EXTENDING PRESENT CAPACITIES OF NAUTICAL TOURISM General characteristics of the area Assessment of ecological conditions Biological and ecological value Pollution sources Competitive activities BIOLOGICAL AND LANDSCAPE DIVERSITY ELIMINATION CRITERIA ACTIVITIES INCOMPATIBLE WITH NAUTICAL TOURISM PRESERVED, UNTOUCHED NATURE IMPORTANCE FOR VITAL ACTIVITIES OF ORGANISMS SENSITIVITY TO ANTHROPO- GENIC INFLUENCES LEGALLY PROTECTED AREAS
TECHNICAL CONCEPT/ASPECT IN ORGANIZING ISLAND MARINAS TURISTIC PORTS Complete fitting into natural environment Maximum environment protection Using existing natural island bays and marinas with existing infrastructure Capacity according possibilities and needs of each location No permanent building economical temporary assembly solutions Anchorages on pontoons or anchorages by fours on buoyshore Protection of marina with floating wharfs against waves; as needed Alternative recyclable energy sources (wind, solar energy, desalinators) Organized everyday transport to selectioned garbage place
GOVERNING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Introducing system of governing environment ISO 14001:2000 Cooperation with Port Authority and local authorities for gethering of data about locations Comprehensive research when choosing a location (Hydrographic, Oceanographic, and Meteorological) Valorisation of locations by simulating possible changes in ecosystem Investing in ecological infrastructure (used oils tanks, sanitary sewage and garbage) ECO vessels for emergency interventions in case of possible pollutions Permanent supervision of quality of sea water and the shore through cooperation with local ECO patrols
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ADVANTAGES Good supervision of the well preserved nature, through high ecological demands, with standardization of capacities up to the international standards, Realization of the untapped natural potential of islands and coast as well as of all regional and national economic resources along with slowing down the emigration from islands and accelerating employment, as well as the development of all activities complementary to nautical tourism.
ADRIATIC INITIATIVE BASIS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Business logistics: Ministry of the Sea, and Infrastrusture Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction TOURISM culture maritime history wooden shipbuilding fisheries mariculture ECO-agriculture architecture traffic trade Business infrastructure Institute of Oceano-graphy and Fisheries Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation Hydrographic Institute of the Republic of Croatia Croatian Forests Scientific and educational institutions
CONCLUSION Renowned for its exceptional beauty, the Adriatic is among the world s best nautical destinations A new dimension of the Adriatic, attractive to those in search of something quite special: high concern for the environment, and preserved flora and fauna The Adriatic, a place with kind and friendly people willing to: offer any ship, not only berth but a safe and organized stay as well offer visitors different attractions, satisfying diverse interests through a variey of activities