The
Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS) was established in 1949 and has been providing the highest level of professional service of classification and statutory certification for inland navigation vessels for more than 75 years. CRS is a member of IACS and a recognised classification society under Regulation (EC) 391/2009.
Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS Inland) is an EU recognised classification society according to the Directive (EU) 2106/1629. Among others, CRS acts as a competent authority and an inspection body under Directive (EU) 2016/1629 and is authorised to carry out inspections of all types of vessels under EU flags falling within the scope of the Directive and the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels (ES-TRIN).
The Croatian Register of Shipping is a recommended classification society within the framework of the ADN Agreement. It is authorised to perform surveys and certification services under the provisions of the ADN Agreement for inland navigation vessels.
Our mission in the field of classification and statutory certification is to promote the highest internationally adopted standards of safety of life and property on sea and inland waterways, and of the protection of the maritime and inland waterways environment. Working under such standards, CRS strives to provide the highest-quality service to clients, owners, and operators of inland navigation vessels through uniformly conducted and supervised surveys.
𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗!
Pro Danube
is excited to announce our participation in the EU co-funded
SUNDANSE project, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on developing structured and well-founded sediment management measures to restore the sediment balance in the Danube River.
The project kicked off in the most fitting place: on a cruise on the Danube, starting in Galati. SUNDANSE is an ambitious, 48 months long initiative funded under the Horizon Europe Programme and a vital component of the EU Mission: “Restore our Ocean and Waters”. The project aims to develop innovative and sustainable sediment solutions for the Danube River - Black Sea system, addressing critical environmental challenges related to sedimentation and contributing to the health and resilience of our waterways.
The SUNDANSE Consortium is coordinated by "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galați based in Romania. It brings together 20 innovation stakeholders and educational/research entities from 10 different European countries - Romania, France, Belgium, Israel, Serbia, Estonia, Ukraine, Austria, and Ireland. The initiative held its kick-off meeting on the 1-2 of July 2024 in Galați where the project’s roadmap was presented. We are proud to be part of this ambitious four-year project, bringing in the specific perspective of the Inland Waterway Transport industry, the key user of the Danube.
Together, we aim to create sustainable solutions for sediment management that will benefit the environment and the industries reliant on this vital waterway.
The official press release is available for download
hereMore information about SUNDANSE is available here:
https://sundanseproject.eu/
We are thrilled to announce that
Touax River Barges has decided to join the
Pro Danubecommunity!
With over 170 years of experience in river transport, Touax River Barges provides innovative and exclusive solutions for long-term leasing and sales of assets for manufacturers and river transport logistics operators on the main river basins in the world. Touax River Barges currently manages a fleet of 107 river barges, representing over 268.000 tons of freight transport capacity, and is the first operational lessor of bulk cargo barges in Europe and South America.
June marked the inaugural session of the
Pro Danube Coffee Break, held online and exclusively for our valued members. This event brought together leading experts in the field of alternative fuels and proved to be a great success! These experts provided our members with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of alternative fuels as a key element of IWT's pathway towards climate neutrality.
Key discussions points focused on the following:
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- Increase of sustainable fuels and decrease of fossil fuels dependency: our guest speakers emphasised the need for a significant shift towards alternative fuels in order to reduce the sector's reliance on fossil fuels. They highlighted current advancements and future prospects in the development and adoption of alternative fuels.
- Regulatory issues: navigating the complex landscape of regulations surrounding alternative fuels was a major point of discussion. Our guest experts discussed existing regulations, expected upcoming changes and the impact of these regulations on the sector's transit towards climate neutrality.
- Infrastructure challenges: the discussion touched upon the infrastructural requirements necessary to support the widespread adoption of alternative fuels. The experts shared with us their insights on the current state of infrastructure and the developments needed to meet future demands.
- Taxation: Taxation rules play a crucial rule in the adoption of alternative fuels. The speakers discussed how different taxation strategies can incentivise or - on the contrary - even hinder a shift towards alternative fuels.
- Pricing considerations: Pricing remains a critical factor in the adoption of alternative fuels. The discussion covered aspects such as production costs and the financial viability for the sector to make widespread use of alternative fuels.
The informal setting of the Pro Danube Coffe Break set the scene for another kind of meeting encouraging vibrant, open talks on one of the hottest topics of the industry, providing our members with the latest information and insights.
The Pro Danube Team would like to express its gratitude to our esteemd guest speakers whose contribution made this exclusive event truly special!
We are thrilled to announce that the Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Divisionhas decided to join the Pro Danube community!