Port of special international economic importance Gat sv. Duje 1, 21000 Split
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Port security

Security in the port area is ensured in accordance with the ISPS Code and Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention.

ISPS · international port security

In line with international conventions, particular attention is paid to the security of the port area open to international traffic.

Special security measures and protocols have been introduced in line with the Port Facility Security Plan. The Port of Split Authority was the first in Croatia to organise and carry out a full-scale crisis simulation exercise in the City Port.

Compliance and documentation

Development of port security

18 Aug
2006

Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility

The review of the Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility, issued under the Zakon o sigurnosnoj zaštiti trgovačkih brodova i luka (Act on the Security Protection of Merchant Ships and Ports) and Part B of the ISPS Code, was endorsed — confirming that the port operates in accordance with Chapter XI-2 of the SOLAS Convention and Part A of the ISPS Code.

11 May
2007

Rules on dangerous goods

The Rules determining the classes and quantities of dangerous goods that may be handled in the port, and the locations in the Port of Split where such goods may be handled, are in force; they have applied since mid-2007.

2009

New Security Assessment and Security Plan

A new Port Facility Security Assessment and Port Facility Security Plan were drawn up in accordance with the Zakon o sigurnosnoj zaštiti pomorskih brodova i luka (Act on the Security Protection of Maritime Ships and Ports).

2009–
2014

Renewed Statement of Compliance

Following the new Port Facility Security Plans, a new Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility was issued, which remained valid until 2014.

Security department

Responsibilities of the department

01
Control of dangerous goods
Monitoring the handling of dangerous goods and taking the measures prescribed by the Rules — loading, unloading and transport of dangerous, bulk and other cargo, and preventing the spread of spilled oil in the port area throughout the year.
02
Cooperation and control
Cooperation with concessionaires and the competent services, reporting data to the Port Operations Centre and the accounting department, and monitoring compliance with regulations and agreements in the port area managed by the Port Authority.
03
Waste management
Collecting data on ship-generated waste and reporting it to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure; in the City Port, keeping records of non-hazardous waste together with the company Čistoća, with an accompanying consignment note.
04
Security records
Daily collection of Dangerous or Polluting Goods Declarations and Safety Checklists for loading, unloading and any handling of dangerous cargo within the area managed by the Port Authority.
05
Environmental protection
An environmental management system is being prepared to support sustainable development goals — environmental management standards, compliance with environmental legislation and measurement of the system's performance.

Port security enquiries

For ID cards, dangerous goods declarations and security checklists, please contact the security department.