Safety at the port

Port Security

Internal order, the movement and loitering of individuals, as well as vehicle and vessel traffic in all areas under the administration of Luka Koper d.d. (hereinafter Luka Koper) are regulated by the Rules on Internal Order at Luka Koper (effective as of 15.4.2011). Security at the Port of Koper is provided by General Security and Maritime Protection Service, a number of Luka Koper specialist services and state authorities of the Republic of Slovenia.

A security system is established for the Port of Koper (port zone) and other areas under the administration of Luka Koper. This system encompasses:

·         access control;
·         video surveillance; 
·         intrusion prevention systems, and  
·         fire protection systems.

The security systems are installed and used in compliance with statutory provisions valid in the Republic of Slovenia.

By way of Decree No. 0610-17/2010/2, issued by the Slovenian Maritime Administration on 28^th June 2010, Mr Boris Kankaraš, head of General Security and the Maritime Protection Service, was appointed Port Facility Security Officer, responsible for the implementation of security measures at the Port of Koper. 

Contact information:
Tel.    +386 (0)5 66 56 786 (8.00 – 16.00)
         +386 (0)5 66 56 950 (24 hours)
Fax:   +386 (0)5 63 95 011
E-mail: boris.kankaras@luka-kp.si


Movement within the Port of Koper

Entrance to and movement within the Port of Koper is only allowed to those with a valid personal ID document and a valid permit issued by the General Security and Maritime Protection Service.

Permits shall be issued upon a written request made using the prescribed, correctly completed and endorsed form. The applicant, or the person responsible, shall guarantee the accuracy and veracity of information entered in the form. The request for the permit must be submitted at least two (2) days prior to the effective date of the permit.

Individuals with firearms are liable to inform the security service as to any such possession. The service shall either allow their entrance or request the deposit of firearms.

Prohibitions within the Port of Koper

The taking of photographs and filming - across the entire port zone or in individual parts - shall only be allowed to a special permit holder. Such permits, which are only valid in combination with the port zone entrance permit, are granted by the security service upon a client's written request and, if the depiction of cargo is involved, with the consent of the cargo owner.

The consumption of alcohol and psychoactive drugs is prohibited within the Port of Koper . Individuals carrying firearms, explosives and other hazardous substances are prohibited from entering the Port of Koper and its business premises. Only authorised personnel of state authorities shall be allowed to carry firearms.

Harbour area

The Port of Koper harbour is the area of sea defined by the co-ordinates in the Decree (see Official Gazette of RS No. 71/2008); it encompasses the following:

-       the Rižana river in the total length of its riverbed through the port zone;
-       the channel leading to the Škocjanski Zatok wetlands;
-       port basins, and
-       navigational channels.

Entry to the port is only permitted to cargo vessels, passenger vessels and naval vessels upon the previous notification of the Slovenian Maritime Administration (hereinafter URSP). Other vessels can only enter the port with a permit issued by Luka Koper's Service for Co-ordination of Operations and Maritime Activity, upon the prior consent of the URSP.

The provisions of the above paragraph shall not apply to vessels operated by state authorities or the armed forces of the Republic of Slovenia , nor shall they apply to tugs and various other craft providing port services (tugs, pilot launches, dredgers as well as other vessels used for inspection, waste removal, facility maintenance, navigation and safety).

Vessels shall be moored at designated berths, except when otherwise determined due to operational requirements or safety.

Any action which may threaten the safety of people or property, pollute the environment, impede maritime safety or cause damage to the quayside, machinery or facilities, is prohibited.

Further to this, any action contrary to the prescribed order within the Port of Koper, or the territorial waters of the Republic of Slovenia, is also prohibited.

Both the URSP and  Luka Koper’s General Security and the Maritime Protection Service, which is competent in the field of safety, security, operational co-ordination and maritime safety at the Port of Koper, must be notified in advance - and give their consent – in relation to any activities which are to take place within the harbour area.

In the event of the entry of an unauthorised vessel or other unauthorised activities in the harbour area, the security service shall implement measures compliant with their mandate, and inform the competent state authorities thereof.

Traffic and the parking of motor vehicles

• Passenger vehicles not belonging to Luka Koper shall only be allowed within the port zone if they have a valid permit issued by General Security and Maritime Protection Service. This rule does not apply to vehicles used by the police service, the Slovenian armed forces, fire brigade, ambulance service and paramedics.
• Upon entry to the Port of Koper , vehicle permits should be placed in a visible place on the vehicle windshield/windscreen, whilst the vehicle passengers must produce their personal permits.
• Drivers are obliged to follow the traffic ordinance, regulated by traffic signals, and the instructions of General Security and Maritime Protection Service personnel.
• In order to enter the port zone, drivers have to pay a toll fee for the use of the Port of Koper infrastructure.
• Motor vehicles are only permitted to use the designated roadways; vehicle access to other areas is not permitted.  
• Driving along or parking on operational areas or access ways is not permitted; vehicles used by Luka Koper d.d. personnel in the performance of their work may use such areas.
• Parking is only allowed at the specified and marked parking zones.
• Any vehicle within the Port of Koper which is left unattended in a non-designated area, contrary to the provisions of the Rules on Internal Order and thereby posing a threat to safety or disturbing port operations and transportation, may be removed from that area by the General Security and Maritime Protection Service at the expense of the vehicle owner.
• Upon unloading/loading, the completion of administrative and other formalities, or upon the expiration of reasons to remain in the port zone, drivers and vehicles are obliged to immediately leave the port zone.

Fire safety and measures implemented in the event of accidents involving hazardous substances

The use of open flame within the port zone or premises of Luka Koper is only allowed with the permit issued by the fire department of the General Security and Maritime Protection Service. 

• Smoking is only allowed in specified and indicated zones.

If anyone notices an immediate fire hazard, explosion or other type of accident, they should eliminate the hazard or extinguish the fire, if such can be done without causing harm to themselves or others. In the event of fire or other accident, notify the operator at the security service monitoring centre: Tel.  +386 (0)5 66 56 950.

Luka Koper has also elaborated a Fire Safety Order.

Security against terrorism

The security service, together with the national authorities, implements protective measures to prevent terrorist actions. These measures are based on the Port of Koper Security Plan, which complies with the requirements established by the Solas Convention, ISPS Code and Regulation of the European Parliament and Council of Europe on increased protection of vessels and ports. Compliance is presented in the Declaration on Conformity of the Port Facility.

Rules on Internal Order within Luka Koper (effective since 15.4.2011)

Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility