SloveniaA yacht under the Austrian flag was fined €5,000 by Croatian authorities after a diver noticed strong chemical smells resembling nitro thinner coming from the vessel while it was undergoing work on its hull near the island of Salamun Veliki off Vrsar. The diver reported the incident to local port authorities and police, who conducted an inspection. Croatian Ministry of Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure confirmed the fine after the investigation but did not disclose the type of paint used or the extent of the work. Authorities warned that painting or polishing a ship’s hull directly in the sea without proper protective measures can release harmful substances into the marine environment, emphasizing such maintenance should be done in designated marinas or shipyards.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a regulatory enforcement action by Croatian authorities against a foreign-flagged vessel for environmental violations. It presents the facts neutrally, citing official confirmation of the fine and including warnings from authorities without apparent ideological framing or bias
