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Seaplane Traffic in the Republic of Croatia

Seaplane traffic in the European Union has been growing constantly over the last decade. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts an even higher annual growth rate of the seaplane traffic in the near future. The development of seaplane services results from the capacity overload of the existing airports and the demand for point-topoint connections with minor destinations. Due to the length of its coastline and other natural features, the Republic of Croatia is one of the EU member states experiencing a rapid increase in seaplane traffic. The state has been forced to amend a number of acts and regulations. In 2016 seaplane service network in Croatia consists of 16 destinations. Seaplane service was not recognized in Croatia law. Therefore, implementation such service needed previous revision of Croatia legislation. This includes researching of influence to environment, especially to pollution of air, water and influence of noise. Because of need of positioning of seaplanes port in maritime ports which are crowded during the season, maritime study of safety of traffic due to positioning of seaports and public perception regarding the safety of maritime traffic.

seaplane; safety; maritime; Croatia

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