Niko Hrdalo

University of Dubrovnik · Maritime department

Ballast water is recognized as a major vector for the transfer of Harmful Aquatic Organisms and Pathogens (HAOP) and a source of sea pollution that negatively affects the environment and human health. Therefore, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ship’s Ballast Water...

Introducing new technologies, knowledge, understanding and proficiency for seafarers is a challenging task for maritime instructors since it affects maritime safety. Effective teaching strategies depends on qualified instructors with STCW Convention requirements and adequate arrangement of teaching. According to STCW Convention every party shall en...

The paper has shown the basic ways and methods of detecting suspicious behaviors and activities of potentially dangerous persons who communicate with the vessel. There have been mentioned the basic principles of the control of the documents of identification of the persons embarking the vessel. The ways and methods of detecting explosives, weapons...

This paper represents a short review of the operation of security system on board, which is monitored by the security officer on board. The reasons for application of the security system on board, i.e. ISPS code are analysed. An analysis of the duties and responsibilities of the most important subjects in the systems operation on board is also give...