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Introducing electric ships in the coastal maritime traffic system of the Republic of Croatia

Croatia is a maritime country with an extremely indented coastline. According to the last population census in 2011, 2.92% of the total population in Croatia live on the islands, so the coastal maritime transport is one of the most important factor for the life of its population and sustainable development of the islands. Maritime transport is an initiator for economic and social development, but like all other types of traffic, it has adverse impacts on the environment and quality of life, because it causes various types of pollution and changes in living space. To reduce the negative impacts of maritime transport on the environment, alternative solutions of engine fuels with lower emission of harmful gases are present more and some changes can be expected in the coastal maritime transport of the Republic of Croatia. The aim of this paper is to examine the possibility of introducing electric ships in the present system. Analyzing attitudes shipping companies and employees in the public sector system, it can be concluded that there is awareness of the impact of maritime traffic on the environment and pollution, but it requires a significant investment in infrastructure. From such knowledge comes the need for a systematic and scientifically based research to create the most important preconditions for greater use of environmentally acceptable fuels and in that way limit the negative impact of maritime transport on the environment.

coastal maritime traffic in Croatia, impact of maritime transport on the environment, alternative fuels in maritime transport, attitudes

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