Zadar Cruise Port actively monitors sea quality via new app!

Zadar Cruise Port – GPH, the most awarded Croatian passenger port that is raising operational standards in the cruise industry, and SeaCras, a Croatian innovative company specializing in satellite and artificial intelligence technologies for marine environment monitoring, proudly announce the results of an 18-month partnership. The goal of this collaboration is to achieve transparency in monitoring the impact of large cruise ships on the sea and to preserve the health of the marine environment in the Zadar County.

Revolutionary transparency and community engagement

Zadar Cruise Port – GPH and SeaCras have implemented a unique application that allows local residents, cruise guests, and all interested parties to monitor sea quality indicators and potential pollution markers in the passenger port. Through QR codes strategically placed in the passenger terminal, users can quickly, easily, and freely access the application from their mobile phones and other devices to view data on sea conditions.

“Monitoring sea water quality is of utmost importance for the preservation of marine ecosystems, public health protection, and supporting sustainable economic activities,” stated Rebeka V. Pevec, MBA, General Director of Zadar Cruise Port. “Educating and engaging the local community, as well as actively involving cruise guests in promoting sustainable tourism, are key to the long-term preservation of the sea and the sustainability of the destination itself. This ensures that future generations can enjoy the legacy of natural marine beauty and resources.”

Advanced technology for marine emissions monitoring

The core of the application is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system that processes large amounts of data, including biochemical sea data, atmospheric data, human activities, and high-resolution satellite images. AI algorithms developed by SeaCras continuously detect various pollution incidents and provide assessments of sea health at specific locations.

“Given the increasing changes our sea is experiencing, both natural climatic and those caused by direct human activity, it is high time to apply advanced high technologies for sea quality monitoring,” stated Dr. Mario Špadina, director of SeaCras. “Only by using holistic approaches can we change existing business models and achieve long-term sustainable use and preservation of the marine environment.”

Broader impact and future activities

The positive effects of this project are already visible, not only in Zadar but also beyond. This collaboration enhances environmental awareness among both tourists and local residents.

Zadar Cruise Port – GPH and SeaCras will continue to monitor the quality and sustainability of the marine environment and will keep the public informed about the results and their achievements transparently.

Photo: SeaCras & ZCP-GPH