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Danube Inland Harbour Development

Title of Report Local Action Plan of the port of Bratislava

Activity WP4, activity 3

Version 1.0

Date of version 21.11.2013

Status

internal

Main authors KIOS, s.r.o. Pavol Majerník

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Document History:

Version Comments Date Authorized by 0.2 the first draft 19.8.2013 Majernik 0.4 the second draft 20.9.2103 Majernik 0.5 the final draft 31.10.2013 Majernik 1.0 the final version 21.11.2013 Kollar

Contributing author(s) of the Document:

Organisation(s) Author(s) KIOS, s.r.o. Andrej Balis Public ports, JSC Slavomir Kollar

This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the DaHar project partnership and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

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Content

1 Abbreviations ...... 6 2 Figures ...... 7 3 Introduction ...... 8 4 Basic facts ...... 8 4.1 Geographic location ...... 9 4.2 Relevant legislation ...... 10 5 Logistical infrastructure of DaHar ports, port administration model ...... 10 5.1 Logistical infrastructures ...... 10 5.2 Port administration model ...... 12 5.3 Definition of the strategic objectives ...... 13 5.4 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives ...... 14 5.4.1 Public ports JSC ownership of infrastructure ...... 14 5.4.2 Development of infrastructure of port Palenisko ...... 14 5.4.3 Reconstruction/modernization of quays ...... 14 5.4.4 Development of new services ...... 14 5.4.5 Revitalization of Winter port ...... 15 5.5 Summary of proposed action ...... 15 6 Enhancing hinterland connections: transport linkages with road and rail...... 16 6.1 Port connections within the Europe ...... 16 6.2 Definition of the strategic objectives ...... 17 6.3 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives ...... 17 6.3.1 Construction of new main entrance for trucks and corresponding road infrastructure .. 17 6.4 Summary of proposed action ...... 18 7 Integration of ports of small and medium sized cities in the development of Danube container and RoRo liner services (feeder services) ...... 19 7.1 Definition of the strategic objectives ...... 19 7.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives ...... 19 7.2.1 Tri-modal terminal ...... 19 7.2.2 Construction of new car terminal ...... 19 7.3 Summary of proposed action ...... 20 8 RIS related cargo transport management ...... 21 8.1 Definition of the strategic objectives ...... 21 8.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives ...... 21 8.2.1 Pilot implementation of AIS and radar interconnection in port of Bratislava for improvement of safety of navigation in port ...... 21 8.2.2 Pilot implementation of exchange of messages via the AIS transponder between harbour office and vessels ...... 22 8.2.3 Further development of information system of Public ports JSC...... 22 8.3 Summary of proposed action ...... 22 9 Navigability and environmental protection on the Danube ...... 23 9.1 Definition of the strategic objectives ...... 23 Existing problems, needs and goals for both, navigation and ecological integrity need to be clearly identified at the port level. When improving navigability in port basins it is necessary to focus on problematic situation in Winter port, and prepare dredging works very carefully. Regarding the environment situation in the port of Bratislava, after terminal for transshipment of mineral oils was moved from free flow section of Danube and after construction of secured “anti-leak” system the main environmental threat was solved. Now it is time to focus on decision regarding removal of wrecks in port basins and collection of waste from vessels. Detailed action are described in following sub-chapters...... 23 9.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives ...... 23 9.2.1 Removal of environmental burdens in the port areas...... 23 9.2.2 Collection of waste from vessels ...... 23 9.2.3 Providing other services to improve the environment ...... 24 9.2.4 Dredging in the port basins ...... 24 9.3 Summary of proposed action ...... 24 10 Impact assessment ...... 25 10.1 Public finance ...... 25 10.2 Residents and business environment ...... 25

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10.3 Environment...... 25 11 Conclusion ...... 26 12 References ...... 27 13 Final statement ...... 28

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1 Abbreviations

DaHar Danube Inland Harbour Development AIS Automatic Identification System ERINOT Message for reporting of voyage and cargo details RIS River Information Services SlovRIS Slovak national implementation of RIS system Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems - standard for Inland ECDIS Inland Electronic Navigational Chart (IENC) IWT Inland Waterway Transport PPP Public Private Partnership PP Project Partner LAP Local Action Plan Rail and road infrastructure, quays, pontoons, facilities for water Port infrastructure supply, gas, electricity, communications, Warehouses, buildings, silos and other buildings in the area, tanks for liquid Goods, shipyards, transhipment equipment and port handling equipment for Port superstructure cargo (e.g. cranes, mobile handling equipment) WP Working Plan EC European Commission EUSDR European Union Danube River Strategy

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2 Figures

Figure 1: Port of Bratislava ...... 8 Figure 2: Pan-European Corridors crossing Bratislava ...... 9 Figure 3: Port basins ...... 11 Figure 4: Strenghts & Weaknesses of Tool port model ...... 13 Figure 5: Strenghts & Weaknesses of Landlord port model ...... 13 Figure 6: Railways and terminals in included in AGTC agreement...... 16 Figure 7: Possible locations of the new main entrance after transfer of all transhipment activities to Palenisko basin ...... 17

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3 Introduction The Action Plans key role is to give a framework procedure how to implement the integrated strategy defined by the Masterplan. It will design the entire process of implementing the strategy defined by Masterplan, establishing the actions that need to be taken.

4 Basic facts Public transshipment universal port Bratislava situated at international water course Danube is the most important port in Slovakia in terms of transshipment and geographical location is in Bratislava. The port is located almost exactly in the middle of approximately 3600 km long waterway between the North and Black Sea (European waterway Danube-Mohan-Rheine) and nearby two other European capitals and important ports – Vienna and , at the south-eastern edge of Bratislava on the left bank of Danube, approximately between the river kilometers 1,865 and 1,867. It is a complex of water surfaces, hydro-technical facilities, port pools, associated shore facilities and storage surfaces, connected by a transportation-technical infrastructure to transport network (road and railroad). The port is located in the vicinity of major transport hubs (and capital cities) of Vienna and Budapest at another hub and capital, enabling an ideal connection using watercourse. At the same time the port provides direct road and rail connection to the economic and industrial facilities of the Slovak Republic and neighboring Czech Republic and Austria/Hungary. These features and expected future development render the Bratislava port a very important player in the exchange and distribution of goods to all of the above mentioned directions.

Figure 1: Port of Bratislava Source: etrend.sk (photo M. Štauch)

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4.1 Geographic location Geographic location of Slovakia in the central part of Europe as well as its position to most important Europe economic centers causes that a number of major transport directions cross this area:

 corridor IV (Berlin/Nürnberg – Prague – Budapest – Constanta/Thessaloniki/Istanbul),  corridor VA (Trieste – Ljubljana – Budapest/Bratislava – Uzgorod – Lviv),  corridor VI (Gdańsk – Warszawa – Žilina),  corridor VII (Danube).

Figure 2: Pan-European Corridors crossing Bratislava Source: Transport Node of Bratislava in Relationship with Pan-European Multimodal Corridors (Horňák, Kováčiková)

Bratislava is a crossing of Pan-European corridors IV, V, VII, which creates an ideal point for transport mode change (waterway/road/rail). This fact highlights the importance of the port of Bratislava as an important Central European traffic junction.

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4.2 Relevant legislation Activities in the Bratislava port are also influenced by law. Roles, responsibilities and opportunities of the port are stipulated by the following legislation:  Act No 388/2000 Coll. on Inland Navigation and on Amendments of some Acts  Act No 580/2003 Coll. amending the Act No 338/2000 Coll. on Inland Navigation These acts identify division and management of waterways. Ports are mentioned in § 4 Parts of Waterway and Activities Performed on Waterways and mainly in § 5 Operation and Using of Ports.  Act No.364/2004 Coll. on Water Sources – identifies conditions for use of water for navigation, floatation as well as using the necessary amount of water in connection with the operation of vessels  Decree no. 1740/M-2001 of the Ministry of Transport of Slovak republic by which are issued the safety rules of operation of the vessel on inland waterways in SR Furthermore, for the operational and commercial activities in the port, the relevant rules and regulations of different lengths and coverage are issued on demand by the State Navigation Administration or Public Ports Plc.

5 Logistical infrastructure of DaHar ports, port administration model

5.1 Logistical infrastructures From the historical and functional point of view, the port is divided into three parts. The older one – the Winter port built around the turn of the 19th and 20th century consisting of two basins (South and North basin). New part called Palenisko port, was built in early 80´s (1975 – 1983). There is only one basin in this part, with equivalent size to the both basins in the Winter port. The third part is called Shipyard basin where complex repairs or shipbuilding production is possible. The original function of the older part of the port (winter port used as a protective port during temporary interruption of voyage in winter) is no longer dominating. Nowadays it operates as a commercial port. With its capacity, all needs of bulk cargo transshipment can be covered. The south quay of the Winter port still serves for protective purposes. Several transshipment areas equipped with appropriate railway tracks are located on the north quay. One position is used for the transshipment of fertilizers with two special belt transporters mounted on two gantry cranes – 5t. The adjacent position is used for the transshipments of iron semi-products – pellets. This location is equipped with two grab tower cranes with lifting capacity 16 tons as well as storage place for unloaded pellets in case they are not transshipped to vessel/train immediately. South basin is on the western quay equipped with slipway with possibility to lift on shore vessel length up to 80m. The south quay is used by SPaP JSC as a berthing place for the vessels they operate.

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Figure 3: Port basins Source: Kios s.r.o.

The main facts:  covered storage area: 25 790 m2  open storage area: 75 335 m2  bounded warehouse (customs storage) 18 000 m2  Ro-Ro ramp: capable to load or unload 400 and more cars per shift by its horizontal technology  cranes: 17 (Ganz, KSB and KONE) with capacity from 2,3 to 32 tons  two cranes for heavy and oversized cargo with individual capacity up to 280 tons  the trimodal container terminal - for transshipment of containers ISO 1 C – A is located in the Pálenisko basin. Terminal area is stretches at about 25,000 m2. The terminal is equipped with three railway tracks with a length of 250 m, one track length of 350 m, five container handlers (Luna, Kalmar, Hyster) and two KSB cranes. Capacity [TEU/year]: 50 000 the storage capacity within grasp of rail gantry cranes: 8 577 TEU the storage capacity beyond rail gantry cranes grasp: 12 765 TEU Other services provided by the container terminal include: container storage, container collection, transport container transport to the customer, inspection, repair and

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maintenance of the containers, dry cleaning of the containers and irregular and regular shuttles (Bratislava - Melnik, Bratislava - Bremerhaven), Bratislava Budapest.  the terminal of liquid cargoes (PMO) - loads and discharges oil products (gasoline, crude oil, light and heavy fuel oils and other heavy oil derivatives) directly from Slovnaft a.s. This infrastructure enables the transshipment of the bulk, general, and liquid cargo on the one hand, as well as heavy and oversized cargo on the other.

5.2 Port administration model Port of Bratislava is managed by the company Verejné Prístavy a.s. (Public Ports, JSC) founded on January 21, 2008, under the provisions of Act No. 500/2007 Coll., changing and amending the Act 338 /2000 Coll. on Inland Navigation. The founder is the Slovak Republic represented by the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development. The Company was founded to ensure more efficient use of the transport infrastructure in public ports in the interest of development of domestic and international navigation and to optimize the use of the state assets within the commercial environment. The main tasks of Public Ports, JSC are:  Ensure preparation and implementation of the construction of public ports infrastructure, including the elaboration of their short-term and long-term development concepts  Ensure operation, registration, maintenance and repairs of objects and equipment in districts of public ports  Rent the grounds in public ports and other activities that are directly related to the use of property in districts of public ports  Collect the port fees for use of public ports  Create conditions for the development of combined transport, including handling with cargo units of combined transport

At present it seems rather problematic to fulfil some of above mentioned tasks. The reason are non- standard property-legal relations - land owned by the state are long-term leased (for 25-50 years) to private operators, port infrastructure and superstructure is owned by private entities. Because of this non- standard condition it is hard to classified port of Bratislava to standard port administration model. Four main categories of ports have emerged over time, and they can be classified into four main models:  public service port  tool port  landlord port,  fully privatized port or private service port Service and tool ports mainly focus on the realization of public interests. Landlord ports have a mixed character and aim to strike a balance between public (port authority) and private (port industry) interests. Fully privatized ports focus on private (shareholder) interests. With respect to above mentioned categories the port of Bratislava has more or less the characteristics of Landlord port with some exceptions. Usually under this model, the port authority acts as regulatory body, as landlord and as the owner of infrastructure. The infrastructure is leased to private operating companies. The private companies maintain their own superstructure including buildings and install their own equipment on the terminal grounds. Port operations (especially cargo

DaHar This project is co-funded by the European Union page 12 of 28 WP4, activity 3 Local Action Plan handling) are carried out by private companies. Examples of landlord ports are Rotterdam and Antwerp. But in case of Bratislava the private company SPaP, a.s. (Slovak Shipping and Ports JSC) is the owner of all infrastructure and superstructure and practically it is the only port operator without real competitors. Public ports JSC is just the owner of ground.

5.3 Definition of the strategic objectives To define the strategic objectives concerning port infrastructure it is necessary to take into account the future port administration model. Two administration models would be possible for port of Bratislava – Tool Port and Landlord Port. There are different strengths and weaknesses concerning both models.

TOOL PORT Strengths Weaknesses

Investment in port infrastructure and equipment The port administration and private enterprise are decided and provided by the public sector, jointly share the cargo handling (split operation thus avoiding duplication of facilities responsibilities), leading to conflicting situations. Private operators do not own major equipment, therefore they tend to function as labor pools and do not developed into firms with strong balance sheet. This causes instability and limits future expansion of their companies and. It is a significant obstacle to the development of strong companies that could function efficiently in the port and be able to compete internationally. Risk of underinvestment. Lack of innovation.

Figure 4: Strenghts & Weaknesses of Tool port model

LANDLORD PORT Strengths Weaknesses

A single entity (the private sector) executes cargo Risk of overcapacity as a result of pressure from handling operations and owns and operates various private operators. cargo handling equipment. The terminal Risk of misjudging the proper timing of capacity operators are more loyal to the port and more additions. likely to make needed investment as a consequence of their long-term contract. Private terminal handling companies generally are better able to cope with market requirements.

Figure 5: Strenghts & Weaknesses of Landlord port model

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There is necessary to take into account existing conditions/restrictions of port Bratislava before taking a decision what port administration model is the best. First of all we cannot assume the ownership of infrastructure and superstructure will change in the short time. It is more likely just infrastructure will return into the hands of Public ports JSC (after negotiations with the private owner). The second important point is the strategy concerning the cargo handling operations in the Winter port. Based on the actual government document “Concept for development of public ports Bratislava, Komarno a Sturovo” Winter port will be used for the purpose of passenger services, development of tourism and as a place for relax and leisure in the future. (The winter port function of the port will be maintained.) It means Public ports JSC will concentrate on development of port Palenisko in the next years, but with limited financial resources. According the above mentioned “Concept for development …”, about 200 Millions € would be necessary to invest into infrastructure, superstructure and equipment of port Palenisko to become modern competitive Danube port. Even this amount is probably underestimated because the idea behind this is that old superstructure and equipment from old Winter port will be partly used. It is clear that the decision to operate port of Bratislava in line with Tool port administration model would be very cost consuming. From the above mentiond points comes out, that rather than the Tool Port model, the Public Ports JSC should focus on creating such conditions in terms of property-legal relations and in terms of preparing land including infrastructure within the port area, which will attract strong private logistic and shipping companies with sufficient capital. Long-term goal should be to manage and operate the port of Bratislava along the principles of the Landlord administration model, which assumes ownership of land and infrastructure. Today, the Landlord Port administration model is the dominant port model in larger and medium sized ports.

5.4 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives

5.4.1 Public ports JSC ownership of infrastructure As a precondition for introducing Landlord administration model for port Bratislava is the ownership of infrastructure and land. Currently the infrastructure and superstructure is owned by private company, which has de facto the monopoly position on the Slovak market of IWT. To change this status quo it is necessary to enter into negotiations with the current owner. The main goal is to obtain the ownership of infrastructure for Public port JSC, which will lead to future development of port of Bratislava.

5.4.2 Development of infrastructure of port Palenisko With respect to the approved “Concept for development of port Bratislava”, port Palenisko will be developed as the main cargo handling port in Bratislava, and Winter port will be used mostly for passenger services and as a winter port. This means the main development activity should be invested into the area of port Palenisko. The study concerning the better use of land, buildings and equipment in port Palenisko should be elaborated as soon as possible, e.g. there is the land of 40 000m2 which is used as garden allotments at the moment.

5.4.3 Reconstruction/modernization of quays To develop port Palenisko as a modern cargo handling port, the precondition is the reconstruction and modernization of existing quays. Reconstruction of quays in lengths of 500 m located in the north and west port of basin Palenisko would increase the cargo handling capacity of port Palenisko

5.4.4 Development of new services The future grows of cargo flows in port of Bratislava will be influenced by the use of proactive marketing and PR activities, particularly in the expansion of services related to the cargo handling

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5.4.5 Revitalization of Winter port After moving the main part of cargo handling operations to port Palenisko, Public ports JCS will focus on development of passenger services and to maintain the functionality of winter port in Winter port. To ensure the complexity of work which have to be done it is necessary to create the study where the main actions will be defined. The study will cover the new layout of quays, necessary equipment and other required steps to create the representative passenger port of Bratislava. One of the important aspect which should be discussed is the financial model. All the involved parties have to contribute to the study and it has to be the subject of public discussion.

5.5 Summary of proposed action

No. Description Finances

1 Negotiations concerning the ownership of infrastructure NA

2 Study concerning development of infrastructure of port 80 000,-€ Palenisko

3 Reconstruction/modernization of quays 10 000 000,-€

4 Requirements analyze for new services 60 000,- €

5 Revitalization of Winter port – feasibility study 120 000,-€

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6 Enhancing hinterland connections: transport linkages with road and rail

6.1 Port connections within the Europe Geographic location of Slovakia in the central part of Europe as well as its position to most important Europe economic centres causes that a number of major transport directions cross this area.

Priority axes of TEN-T network:  17 Railway axis Paris–Strasbourg–Stuttgart–Vienna–Bratislava  18 Rhine/Meuse–Main–Danube inland waterway axis  23 Railway axis Gdansk–Warsaw–Brno/Bratislava–Vienna  25 Motorway axis Gdansk–Brno/Bratislava–Vienna Pan-European Corridors:

 corridor IV (Berlin/Nürnberg – Prague – Budapest – Constanta/Thessaloniki/Istanbul),  corridor VA (Trieste – Ljubljana – Budapest/Bratislava – Uzgorod – Lviv)  corridor VI (Gdańsk – Warszawa – Žilina), corridor VII (Danube)

Infrastructure by water: Situated on the left bank of the Danube, river kilometre 1865 (Pan European Corridor VII) Connection by road: direct connection to highways D1 and D2. The D1 highway is a part of Pan- European corridor V and also part of following European routes: E50, E58, E75, E442 a E571. Connection by rail: included in the network of European railway lines: C-E63, C-E61

Figure 6: Railways and terminals in Slovakia included in AGTC agreement Source: www.intermodal.sk

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Connection by air: Nearest international airports is: Bratislava airport (7km), Vienna airport (70km), Budapest airport (225 km), Košice airport (more than 400 km). Connection by pipeline: internal pipeline from the Slovnaft refinery

6.2 Definition of the strategic objectives Thanks to the quite solid connection of the Bratislava port to all means of transport, there are no major investments or actions planned within this thematic pillar. Taking into account activities which are planned within the thematic pillar one and which are in close connection with development of cargo handling activities in Palenisko basin including transfer of the main part of cargo handling operations to this basin it will become necessary to build a new main entrance to the Palenisko basin solely for purposes of material and cargo handling operations and facilities.

6.3 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives

6.3.1 Construction of new main entrance for trucks and corresponding road infrastructure This activity is connected to finalization of intention to create berthing places for yacht and small vessels in the old part of the port and also with intention to create a rest area here. In order to prevent this part of the port from noise and potential exhaust gases from track the new entrance for all freight transport is needed. First of all it is necessary to prepare feasibility study and project documentation, choose the right location of the new entrance and also make an analysis of potential impact on infrastructure, residents and transshipment activities in port.

Figure 7: Possible locations of the new main entrance after transfer of all transhipment activities to Palenisko basin Source: Kios s.r.o.

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6.4 Summary of proposed action

No. Description Finances

1 Basic analysis and project documentation 15 000€

2 Construction of new main entrance for trucks and 45 000€ corresponding road infrastructure (if needed)

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7 Integration of ports of small and medium sized cities in the development of Danube container and RoRo liner services (feeder services)

7.1 Definition of the strategic objectives At the present time, there are no liner services in the port of Bratislava and there are no plans for introducing new ones. However, there are plans for construction of new container terminal and there is existing Ro-Ro ramp which both present opportunity for establishing liner services in the future.

7.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives

7.2.1 Tri-modal terminal Regarding the new projects in the port Palenisko, the Railways of Slovak Republic (ŽSR) are preparing construction of new public tri-modal terminal. Feasibility study and Cost benefit analysis have been already elaborated. EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) intent has been already elaborated as well. The terminal will be constructed in two phases. Public procurement for construction works in the first phase has been prepared. Estimated costs are 30 million euro and the first phase should be finished in 2014. This project is cofounded by Cohesion fund within the Operational Programme on Transport. At the moment the whole process of public tri-modal terminal was temporarily stopped, because of the proposed financial model. Operators of other private terminals complain about the inappropriate state support. The new feasibility study for tri-modal terminal will be elaborated, where new preconditions will be taken into account.

7.2.2 Construction of new car terminal Within the INWAPO project co-funded by Central Europe program, the feasibility study regarding the optimization and increase of usage of existing lands in Slovak public ports was prepared. This feasibility study focuses on highlighting the possibilities for effective transhipment of finished cars through the Port of Bratislava, where the main necessary transhipment infrastructure, i.e. the Ro-Ro ramp is already available, but not used for this purpose. This study elaborates on the topic of construction of the new car terminal on the currently unused plot 9193/431 in the newer part of the port of Bratislava, near the Pálenisko basin. Within the study a construction of new car terminal of rectangular shape with dimensions 85m x 170,4m is proposed. Car terminal with such dimensions could provide temporary parking space for in total 663 of finished passenger cars. Parking of heavy wheeled mechanisms and trucks is enabled as well. Objectives and scope of this “Feasibility study of car terminal for Ro-Ro cargo” can be described as follows:  Introduction of current status quo of car production in European Union and in Slovakia,  Description of existing Ro-Ro services on the Danube,  Analysis of possibilities for construction of car terminal in the Port of Bratislava,  The effects, positive and negative, that a roll-on roll-off service could be expected to bring in economic, social, cultural and environmental terms,  To analyse options for providing a Ro-Ro service, the infrastructure required and the estimated costs. Within the study the multi-criteria analysis has been performed in order to determine the most favourable option in terms of the future development of car terminal within the Port of Bratislava from the point of view of current management of Public Ports. One of these options is to apply for EU funding from ERDF budget, either within the frames of Central Europe Programme, respectively South-East Europe Programme in next programming period 2014 - 2020. In both Operational

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Programmes the maximum financial aid from the Union in funding period 2007 – 2013 was set to maximum 85% of total eligible costs for applicants from Slovakia.

7.3 Summary of proposed action

No. Description Finances

1 Feasibility study for Tri-modal Terminal 90 000,-€

2 Market analysis for Car Terminal (with focus on potential 40 000,-€ operators and clients)

3 Construction of Car terminal 1 500 000 €

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8 RIS related cargo transport management First step of RIS implementation itself bounded with Slovakia is related to IRIS Europe project (01/2006 - 12/2008). The main focus of IRIS Europe 1 was the specification, implementation and testing of pilot infrastructure for River Information Services. During the project IRIS Europe 2 (01/ 2009 – 12/2011) the expansion of available services and further enhancement of RIS in Slovakia continued to the present state of RIS provision in Slovakia. Implementation of RIS as realized in Slovakia within IRIS Europe projects has been performed in cooperation with other countries in the field of technical specification for international data exchange as well as defining the legislative framework for this exchange in accordance with existing international standards.

8.1 Definition of the strategic objectives Through the participation in ongoing and planned RIS related projects such as RISING, DaHar, INWAPO, IRIS Europe 3 the further implementation and enhancement of RIS Services in Slovakia will continue to ensure the deployment of RIS, including new advanced services. In generally, as the most important goals for the future, following can be highlighted:  Preparation of the RIS system in Slovakia (SlovRIS) for regular operation (mandatory Electronic Reporting, carriage requirement concerning AIS transponders) including preparation of necessary legal framework for national and international data provision and exchange.  By the provision of the reliable and enhanced RIS services, to broaden the group of RIS users to the further users groups from private and governmental sector, such as logistics operators in ports, port authority, statistics office, units of the integrated rescue system, etc.  Raising the awareness of available RIS services among the fairway users, but also the broad public in order to utilize the RIS services to the maximum possible extent. From the technical point of view of DaHar project, Slovakia has developed the entire necessary RIS infrastructure according to defined RIS standards which can serve as a basis for further enhancement of new special services for transport, logistic and port management. SlovRIS system is built on modern information technology and telecommunication infrastructure. It provides up-to-date information that can be used for port management and other users operating in port of Bratislava, like logistic and shipping companies. There are several type of information and services such as:  Actual traffic situation with positions of vessels - AIS  Electronic reporting of dangerous cargo and voyage data – ERINOT  National HULL database connected to European Hull database  Notices to Skippers according the international NtS standard  Free download of electronic navigational charts (ENC charts) It is clear that information stored in the SlovRIS system are important for port management and cargo transport management. The main goal is to utilize existing RIS data in SlovRIS system for further development of port.

8.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives

8.2.1 Pilot implementation of AIS and radar interconnection in port of Bratislava for improvement of safety of navigation in port Radar delivers the presence, the position, the moving direction and the raw velocity of a vessel, but not the identity. AIS system as a part of SlovRIS receives AIS data from vessels, which

DaHar This project is co-funded by the European Union page 21 of 28 WP4, activity 3 Local Action Plan contain the presence, the position, the moving direction and velocity and (as an important supplement to radar) the identity of the vessels. The pilot implementation will demonstrate the possibility of underlying the radar image with the ECDIS chart image for improvement of safety in the port.

8.2.2 Pilot implementation of exchange of messages via the AIS transponder between harbour office and vessels There is possibility of message exchange between AIS transponders. The harbour office of port Bratislava is equipped with AIS transponder including ECDIS viewer. This pilot will identify requirements and demonstrate the usage of information exchange between harbour office and vessels via AIS transponders.

8.2.3 Further development of information system of Public ports JSC. The information system of Public ports JSC will be further developed utilizing existing data in SlovRIS – Slovak national RIS system.

 Utilizing AIS and ERI messages for calculation of harbor fees  Displaying actual vessel traffic situation in the port and around the port on Google maps  Creating limited access for registered external users into the information system of Public ports to view and input the necessary information for port management

8.3 Summary of proposed action

No. Description Finances

1 Pilot implementation of AIS and radar interconnection in 35 000,-€ port of Bratislava for improvement of safety of navigation in port

2 Pilot implementation of exchange of messages via the AIS 25 000,-€ transponder between harbor office and vessels

3 Further development of information system of Public ports 90 000,-€ JSC

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9 Navigability and environmental protection on the Danube Water depth in the port basins is about 3m. This value may vary depending on the season of the year and actual navigational conditions. Slovak Water Management Enterprise is responsible for waterway management (maintenance of the fairway) but they have not dredged the port basins for last ten years. Transhipment point for mineral oils in Bratislava was situated in free flowing section of Danube. Because of environmental reasons connected to drinking water protection, this transhipment point was moved to new location – Pálenisko basin. Transhipment of oil product in this area is secured with the latest technologies, which human presence is needed for. The whole system needs presence of an operator which controls transhipment process and also he to confirm his presence each 7 min by pressing respective button. In case of leakage of mineral oils from the vessel to the port basin the floating baffle is available in order to prevent the spread of oil spill and leakage into free flow of the Danube.

9.1 Definition of the strategic objectives

Existing problems, needs and goals for both, navigation and ecological integrity need to be clearly identified at the port level. When improving navigability in port basins it is necessary to focus on problematic situation in Winter port, and prepare dredging works very carefully. Regarding the environment situation in the port of Bratislava, after terminal for transshipment of mineral oils was moved from free flow section of Danube and after construction of secured “anti-leak” system the main environmental threat was solved. Now it is time to focus on decision regarding removal of wrecks in port basins and collection of waste from vessels. Detailed action are described in following sub-chapters.

9.2 Identified actions to meet the strategic objectives

9.2.1 Removal of environmental burdens in the port areas Removal of environmental burdens in the port areas should start with disposal of old wrecks in the Winter harbor and in the Shipyard basin. Currently there are several old wrecks in port basin which are not used for a very long time and in order to prevent leaks of bilge water or oil sediments into port basins these wrecks should be removed and recycle. The most urgent is removal of vessel Zaria in the Shipyard basin and then removal of convoy Gerlach – Vihorlat in the Winter Harbour.

9.2.2 Collection of waste from vessels Ship waste management and disposal of this waste from ships is an objective of two European projects Wanda and Co-Wanda. Organizing the ship borne waste collection and disposal is a very simple process regarding the fact that the Slovak section of the Danube River is relatively short. Collection and handling of ship borne waste shall be in accordance with the waste management programme of the Slovak Republic and relevant municipalities. Furthermore, it is important that handling of waste will be carried out by organizations which were granted permission or authorization for this type of activity. In addition, the process is linked with recording, reporting and monitoring the amount of generated waste and it is subject to control of observing the provisions in accordance with the legal regulations. Regarding the disposal of waste from ships, such service is now provided by Slovak Shipping and ports but only for their own vessels. Public ports would like to offer such possibility to all vessels entering the port area. For this it is necessary to build berthing place for vessels which want to use this service. http://www.wandaproject.eu/fileadmin/content/Outputs_and_Benefits/Ship_Waste_Concepts/WA NDA_NSWMC_Slovakia_summary.pdf

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9.2.3 Providing other services to improve the environment In line with Concept for development of public ports Bratislava, Komarno a Sturovo” approved by government and also in line with activities focusing on the restructuring of the Winter port on port used for the purpose of passenger services, development of tourism and as a place for relax and leisure in the future, a fuelling station for yacht and small passengers vessel is planed here.

9.2.4 Dredging in the port basins For better navigational conditions it is necessary to ensure dredging mainly in the old part of the port area – South and North Basin in Winter Port. However since this area was very close to Apollo refinery, which was massively bombed during World War 2, the bottom survey might be precondition for such dredging.

9.3 Summary of proposed action

No. Description Finances

1 Removal of environmental burdens in the port areas 5 000,-€

2 Collection of waste from vessels 150 000,-€

3 Providing other services to improve the environment 50 000,-€

4 Dredging in the port basins 300 000,-€

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10 Impact assessment

10.1 Public finance The total investment cost of developing the port Pálenisko is estimated between 150-200 million. Costs include the building of new quays and reconstruction of existing quays, completing the necessary road and rail infrastructure and superstructure. The development of passenger port in the Winter port is expected to be in form of PPP project. Investment costs for the revitalization of the Winter harbor are not estimated, yet.

10.2 Residents and business environment Activities that are part of the concept of port development will not only contribute to the overall further development of the IWT, but it is expected a positive impact on the living standards of the population in the surroundings cities, the business sector and also support the economic policy of the Slovak Republic. Logistics could be a driver of broader economic development, ranging from value added logistics, manufacturing and services. As a result of relocation of cargo handling activities to port Pálenisko the Winter port area will be free for the development as a passenger port and as an attractive urban area with a wide range of options for leisure. Cruise tourism using the Danube could be further developed as part of development of tourism in Slovakia and Bratislava. Inland waterways (ferries) could be used as a means to limit the urban congestion in Bratislava, and in such a way increase urban attractiveness.

10.3 Environment In terms of macro-environmental impacts on the environment the development of port Bratislava as a part of waterways is one of the main instrument for promoting the use of inland waterways as an environmentally friendly mode of transport and in particular to reduce the volume of cargo transported on the road. The increase share of IWT will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In terms of micro-environmental impacts on the environment there is a positive effect due to relocation of cargo handling activities outside the city center. The removal of environmental burdens in the port areas and the collection of waste from vessels will have positive benefits for the environment.

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11 Conclusion The port of Bratislava could potentially be a logistics hub for Europe due to favorable geographical location of Bratislava at the core of Central Europe and the crossroads of West and East, as well as North and South Europe, along with well-established rail and road connections to the Slovak industrial and economical areas and to other countries. The summarization of strengths and weaknesses of port Bratislava are in the following table:

Strengths Opportunities  Crossing of TEN – T corridors IV, V, VII  Ro-Ro ramp and proximity to VW Bratislava  Only 0,3 km from highway and PSA Trnava  Convenient rail infrastructure  Fully implemented RIS services  Slovakia is member of Eurozone  Future growth of industrial parks near  Geographical location of Bratislava in well- Bratislava developed region  Big development potential  Possibility of transhipment oversized and  Shipyard and ship repair facilities over-weighted cargo  New project of tri-modal terminal  Diversity of offered services  Wi-Fi access to RIS services in the port area  Trimodality (Good hinterland connection)  Covered loading and discharged area  Product pipeline from Slovnaft refinery  Special equipment in case of contamination

This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of the DaHar project partnership and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

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12 References

 2009 Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic: Concept for development of public ports Bratislava, Komarno a Sturovo, Bratislava

 2010 Deloitte Slovensko: Update of the concept for development of public ports, Bratislava, Slovak Republic

 PPIAF: Port Reform Toolkit, Second Edition

 2013 INWAPO: Feasibility study of car terminal for Ro-Ro cargo, Bratislava, Public ports JSC

 2013 OECD Regional Development Working Papers: The Competitiveness of Global Port- Cities - The case of Danube Axis (Bratislava, Štúrovo, Komárno – Slovak Republic)

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13 Final statement

Local Action Plan of port of Bratislava was prepared by KIOS Ltd. in partnership with company Public ports JCS. Taking into account the complexity of the topic it must be emphasized that the materials and information contained in Local Action Plan are not completely exhaustive. On the materials and information contained in the document should not be relied upon as the sole basis for a decision which may affect you or your business.

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