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UNESCO maritime management recommendations for Montenegro

Overview

UNESCO and ICOMOS have recommended that Montenegro implement urgent restrictions on cruise ship traffic in Kotor Bay to protect the region. Proposed measures include redirecting vessels toward Bijela or Tivat, setting daily limits on ships and passengers, and establishing monitoring for emissions and potential spills.

Concerns have been raised regarding the high volume of arrivals, with 380 cruise arrivals scheduled between May and September 2026. The World Heritage Committee noted a lack of data concerning the environmental impact on air quality and the absence of an economic analysis to balance tourism revenue against community costs. Montenegro has been called upon to implement a sustainable tourism management plan and report on its progress by February 2027.

Entities

Kotor · Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Montenegro · Verige · International Maritime Organization · UNESCO

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    UNESCO urges Montenegro to restrict cruise ships in Kotor Bay

    UNESCO has urged Montenegro to restrict cruise ship access to Kotor Bay to protect the environment and heritage, citing a lack of limits on vessel numbers and insufficient monitoring of emissions.

  2. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Montenegro illuminates landmarks in blue for World Maritime Day

    Montenegro illuminated the Millennium Bridge and sites in Kotor with blue light to mark World Maritime Day and support the International Maritime Organization’s global initiative.

Sources

cin-cg.me · dan.co.me · etv.me · informacijecrnagora.me · novski.me · primorski.me · verige.net