Regulations

Tenders - what exactly is allowed and under what conditions? We have the official answer!

• 28.05.2025.
• News, Regulations

Following the publication of the article about the new Regulation on the Safety of Navigation, we received an official response to a question troubling many yacht charter companies: how exactly should a tender be marked and used in accordance with the rules? We requested an official clarification from the competent authorities – and we received it! Below we present the specific conditions that apply to all auxiliary vessels, including something most people overlook: mandatory insurance, movement restrictions, and marking requirements.

Tenders under scrutiny: New navigation rules yacht charter companies must know

• 26.05.2025.
• News, Regulations

You've probably had at least one discussion about tenders in your yacht charter. No one was quite sure what was allowed and what wasn’t. What is the safe navigation area, is it allowed to transport passengers, etc.? The new Maritime Navigation Safety Ordinance finally resolves the question of the navigation area for tenders, but also brings order to some other segments of navigation.

New labor cost, old tax burden structure – can Croatia in any way reach 90% of the EU average income?

• 01.04.2025.
• News, Regulations, Finances

Workers are asking for more, employers are doing the math, and it seems like tourism – our long-standing pillar – is finding it increasingly hard to stay balanced. And behind the daily figures lies a much bigger question: what happens when growth no longer comes on its own? In his new text, Ivica Žuro raises questions that rarely make it into focus – what happens when growth no longer comes on its own? And where is Croatia in all of this?

Refresh your vessel with the help of grants

• 26.03.2025.
• News, Regulations

Do you have a vessel for cruising or a vessel for excursions and are you planning to upgrade it or become more environmentally conscious? Right now, there is a special opportunity available for owners of such vessels who want to reduce the cost of investing in sustainable technology by up to 70%. Silvija Domitrović Došen provides information on the Ministry of Tourism's grants intended for the green transition of the nautical sector. Find out if you are among those who can receive this support.

Croatia joins an elite club - what does OECD membership bring us?

• 04.02.2025.
• News, Regulations, Finances

Are we on the verge of a major economic turning point? In his new article, Ivica Žuro reveals how Croatia's entry into the OECD in 2026 will bring an influx of foreign capital and investments in tourism, banking, and infrastructure. Find out who the biggest players are and whether our “old” problems will disappear - will Croatia manage to seize the opportunity, or will it remain trapped in seasonal tourism and bureaucratic constraints?

Challenges that await the yacht charter market in 2025

• 10.12.2024.
• News, Marketing, Regulations

The yacht charter industry is at a crossroads, grappling with economic uncertainty, shifting customer demands, and a need for greater trust and transparency. With some regions like Croatia struggling while others hold steady, the stakes have never been higher. Amidst the challenges, innovations like advanced payment protections and certification seals are making all the difference. Will industry adapt and thrive, or sink?