Enhanced Maritime Surveillance off Senj: €3,280 in Fines Collected
During the 'Safe Navigation 2026 Senj' operation, officers conducted 41 inspections and found 18 violations, with speeding being the most common offense.
During the 'Safe Navigation 2026 Senj' operation, officers conducted 41 inspections and found 18 violations, with speeding being the most common offense.
During the intensified maritime traffic surveillance in the Senj aquatorium, conducted on Tuesday, a total of 18 violations were recorded. On-the-spot fines totaling €3,280 were collected from offenders, the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure reported.
The coordinated operation was carried out in the area under the jurisdiction of the Senj Harbour Master's Office and its branch offices. Eight officers on three vessels took part in the surveillance, covering a total of 204 nautical miles during the day. Information support was provided by the Maritime Traffic Surveillance and Management Service (VTS), which supplied real-time data on high-traffic zones and observed irregularities.
The focus of the surveillance was on excessive speed, rental vessel checks, and passenger boats for day trips.
Officers conducted 41 inspections. The most common violation was speeding, i.e., not respecting the prescribed maximum permitted speed, which was recorded in ten cases. The remaining eight violations concerned the technical seaworthiness of vessels and the validity of vessel and crew documentation.
The total amount of fines imposed reached €6,306. Of that, €4,380 pertains solely to sanctions for excessive speed. Fifteen fines totaling €3,280 were collected on the spot.
The Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure announced that such enhanced inspection operations will continue throughout the season. The main reason cited is the significant increase in the number of domestic and foreign vessels in the Adriatic.
