The Croatian Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure issued on May 15th 2020 and on the May 18th clarifications on cruising and chartering based on the latest Decree published on May 9th, 2020. All yachts without limitation to length can from May 18th sail and charter in Croatia.
BORDER CROSSING RULES FOR CROATIAN AND FOREIGN CREW MEMBERS
• Croatian crew are no longer subject to the self-isolation measures, upon return to Croatia after signing off in any country.
• All foreign crew members are allowed to enter Croatia and embark on a yacht that is currently berthed in Croatia and they won’t be subject to the self-isolation measures
• Maritime agents will assist in organization of crew movements
REGULATION FOR COMMERCIAL YACHTS
• Chartering is considered an important economic activity and as such is allowed
• When crossing the border, all guests will need to present the “List of crew and passengers” from eCrew system
REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE YACHTS (that can provide accommodation for multi day stay)
• in order to cross the state border, the foreign nationals, will need to prove the ownership of the vessel or the entitlement to use the yacht (lease agreement). Along with this documentation, it will be necessary to submit a berthing contract or proof from a marina/port that the yacht is currently located in that marina/port.
• If a yacht is owned by a legal entity, a foreign national must submit a proof of the ownership (or responsible person) of that legal entity. In addition to the owner of the vessel, members of his close family may also cross the border. Besides the documentation from point 1, it is necessary to present completed “Crew and passengers list” when crossing the border.
ARRIVAL AND NAVIGATION OF YACHTS IN CROATIAN WATERS – GENERAL RULES
• Foreign flagged yachts are allowed to enter Croatia
• Yachts that are currently in Croatia are free to cruise
• During stay in ports or marinas, it is necessary to prevent passage of crew and guests from one yacht to another
• Upon entering Croatia, all Croatian and foreign citizens are obliged to follow recommendation and instructions of the Croatian Institute of Public Health
• All yachts without AIS or other electronic navigation tracking system, are recommended to keep records of all port callings during the entire cruising
• All Croatian and foreign citizens are obliged to apply other epidemiological measures published by the Croatian Institute of Public Health
All the above crew members are recommended not to leave the yacht only when necessary for the first 14 days. These 14 days also include days of sailing or staying at the anchorage.
Please contact our Croatian office info.croatia@sosyachting.com for further information or guidance.
