26th Geographic Information Systems Conference and Exhibition “GIS ODYSSEY 2019” Conference proceedings NAUTICAL TOURISM IN THE BOKA KOTORSKA BAY Luka Mitrovic, M.Sc. Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Podgorica, Montenegro e-mail:
[email protected] Branislav Gloginja, M.Sc. Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Podgorica, Montenegro e-mail:
[email protected] Abstract This paper presents the development of nautical tourism in Boka Kotorska Bay and the significance of hydrographic surveying. Boka Kotorska Bay (Boka Bay) represents a closed basin with specific hydrographic and dynamic characteristics. Since ancient time, the Boka Bay is recognized as the place where all kind of ships have shelter trough bad weather. In Montenegro, nautical tourism is a major branch of tourism, and it has an excellent potential for development. The development of nautical tourism has been increased in the last 10 years, especially after the opening of two new marinas and the increase in the number of cruise ships that visit port of Kotor. A hydrographic survey plays the most important role into safety of navigation. Exactly information about depth and bottom configuration is crucial to make a nautical chart, i.e. the hydrographic survey results. Key words: nautical tourism, Boka Kotorska Bay, cruise ship tourism, safety of navigation, hydrographic surveying Introduction The Adriatic Sea encompasses the area between Balkan peninsula and Apennine peninsula, at geographic latitude 39°45´ N and 45°45´ N, and geographic longitude 12°15´ E and 19°45´ E. The south border in the whole region represents the Otranto Strait and goes through the line joining Cape St.