According to new regulation starting from 1st of April 2010, ships of the following categories are required to send prearrival notice via fax, e-mail or through agent to the Harbour master's office:

1.1    all oil tankers of 150 GT and above
1.2    all ships of 300 GT and above, carrying on board, cargo, dangerous or polluting
         goods, passengers, or in ballast.
1.3    military and public ships have no obligation to make this report

Prearrival Information Forms (excel file) must be sent 48 hours prior to arrival or after departure from the last port if a navigation lasts less then time required for making the report at any Croatian port, together with all forms and certificates copies:

-    International Ship Security Certificate
-    Certificate of Insurance or the other financial security to cover the
      costs of reporting, locating and wreck removal
-    Certificate of Insurance or the other financial security in respect of civil
      liability for oil pollution damage (CLC)
-    Certificate of insurance or other financial security in respect of civil availability
     for bunker pollution damage
-    Bunker Convention Certificate
-    International Anti-Fouling System Certificate

-    Copies of Crew/Passenger Lists (If any)

If above certificates are not presented before the vessel's reach Croatian territorial waters, entry will be denied.