Croatian Port Days 2026: Advancing Smarter, More Resilient Port Operations
Croatian Port Days in Zadar brought together key stakeholders from across the maritime and port sectors to discuss the future of port operations, digitalisation, sustainability, and environmental resilience.
For SeaCras, the event was an important opportunity to contribute to conversations that are becoming increasingly relevant for ports, marinas, maritime authorities, coastal cities, and destination managers. As maritime traffic grows and coastal areas face rising pressure from tourism, pollution risks, and climate-related challenges, the need for smarter monitoring and faster response systems is becoming more urgent than ever.
SeaCras was proud to take part not only as an attendee, but as an active contributor to the programme. Our CEO, Dr. Mario Špadina, joined the panel discussion on Digitalisation, OPAS Systems, and Smart Ports, and had presentation named Coastal Intelligence: AI-Satellite Detection Systems of Pollution for Operational Resilience in Ports and Marine Areas,
Digitalisation, OPAS Systems, and Smart Ports
At the panel discussion on Digitalisation, OPAS Systems, and Smart Ports industry experts explored how digital technologies can support safer, more efficient, and more transparent port operations.
The panel focused on several key topics shaping the next phase of maritime infrastructure management, including the management of port assets, the use of digital twins for infrastructure planning and monitoring, and the role of MARPOL pollution detection and early warning systems in strengthening environmental compliance.
These are no longer future-facing ideas. They are becoming practical requirements for ports that want to improve operational resilience, reduce environmental risks, and make better decisions based on reliable data.
Coastal Intelligence for Smarter Port Operations
In a presentation named Coastal Intelligence: AI-Satellite Detection Systems of Pollution for Operational Resilience in Ports and Marine Areas, Dr. Spadina highlighting how SeaCras combines satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and marine and maritime data to help ports and coastal stakeholders detect, understand, and respond to events in near real time and in real time.
The presentation demonstrated how AI-powered Coastal Intelligence can support ports and maritime organisations across several operational areas. One of the key use cases is improving resilience and response to pollution hazards, including the detection of marine pollution events and early identification of potential risks before they escalate.
Another important application is the optimisation of nautical tourism. By using vessel detection, greenhouse gas emissions insights, underwater noise monitoring, and illegal mooring detection near sensitive coastal vegetation, ports and destinations can gain a clearer picture of how maritime activity affects the surrounding environment.
SeaCras also presented how its technology supports port infrastructure management through occupancy monitoring in ports and marinas. For port operators, this type of insight can improve planning, resource allocation, and situational awareness, especially during periods of high maritime traffic.
During the event, Mario also shared his perspective in an interview for Croatian Radio (HR). The interview offered an additional opportunity to highlight the importance of data-driven environmental monitoring and the role of emerging technologies in supporting the long-term sustainability of the maritime industry.
Strengthening Transparency in the Maritime Sector
Croatian Port Days also served as a valuable meeting point with long-term partners, including Zadar Cruise Port and Global Ports Holding. Together, we announced another season of providing the city of Zadar, its residents, and destination guests with the SeaCras App.
Now entering its fourth year, this joint initiative has become Croatia’s longest-running full-transparency action in the maritime sector. By making relevant maritime and environmental information more accessible, the initiative continues to strengthen transparency, awareness, and trust between port stakeholders, local communities, and destination visitors.
Throughout the event, the SeaCras team also welcomed partners, peers, and industry representatives at our booth. These conversations opened space for practical discussions on how smart port technologies can move from strategy to implementation, and how digital tools can help ports become more resilient, sustainable, and prepared for future challenges.
For SeaCras, Croatian Port Days confirmed once again that the maritime sector is ready for solutions that connect innovation with operational value. Ports and coastal areas need systems that support faster decisions, stronger compliance, better environmental protection, and greater transparency.
That is exactly where Coastal Intelligence can make a measurable difference.
A big thank you to everyone we met in Zadar. We are looking forward to continuing these conversations and supporting the next generation of smarter, cleaner, and more resilient port operations.