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Ship-based oil spills pose a chronic hazard in the Adriatic Sea. Cargo, passenger, and fishing vessels contribute significantly to pollution, particularly in northern areas and Croatian waters.

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  • Operational oil spills from ships represent a persistent source of marine pollution.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the chronic exposure risk from operational oil spills in the Adriatic Sea.
  • To identify dominant vessel groups contributing to oil spill hazards.
  • To map pollution hotspots and compare risk levels between Italian and Croatian waters.

Main Methods:

  • Stochastic simulations of virtual oil spills using the MEDSLIK-II model.
  • Application of European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) vessel densities for spill initiation points.
  • Utilization of high-resolution ocean currents (Copernicus Marine Service) and winds (ECMWF).

Main Results:

  • Highest hazard indices were observed in the northern Adriatic, including Trieste and Venice.
  • Cargo and service vessels were identified as primary polluters in the northernmost areas.
  • Croatian coastal waters exhibited higher chronic pollution levels than Italian waters, mainly from pleasure and passenger ships.

Conclusions:

  • Operational oil spills present a significant chronic environmental risk in the Adriatic Sea.
  • Vessel type and location are key determinants of oil spill pollution patterns.
  • Targeted mitigation strategies are needed for high-risk areas and vessel categories.