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Events
CROFISH 2025 – EVENTS PROGRAMME
The organisers reserve the right to amend the programme.
Poreč, 21 - 23 November 2025
Fair opening hours: Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 19:00, Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY, 21/11/2025
OPENING CEREMONY & EDUCATION PROGRAMME – Žatika Hall, Conference Room 1
13:00 – 14:00 Official Opening of the Fair
15:00 - 16:30 Panel Discussion: The State of Croatian Fisheries
Speakers:
A. Mišura, PhD, Director of the Fisheries Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;
M. Smodlaka Tanković, PhD, Head of Centre for Marine Research Rovinj, Ruđer Bošković Institute;
N. Vrgoč, PhD, Senior Scientific Adviser, Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries;
E. Pinzan, PhD, Head of the Administrative Department for Agriculture, Forestry, Hunting, Water Management and Fisheries, Istria County;
K. Burzanović, PhD, Director, Directorate for Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Montenegro.
Moderator: J. Vitasović
16:30 – 17:30 Italy and Croatia for a Sustainable Adriatic: Observatories, Biodiversity and Aquaculture
Speaker: Commander P. Pignalosa, Oceanis S.r.L.
Organiser: M. Fusco, National Secretary, CIA-PescAgri
17:45 – 18:15 Newly Arrived Fish Species in the Adriatic (2000–2025) and the Latest Lessepsian Migrants
Speaker: J. Dulčić, PhD, Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split
18:30 – 19:00 Smart Weighing, Sustainable Fishing: A Solution for Administrators, Fishers and the Community
Speaker: N. Hercigonja, Primark d.o.o.
Žatika Hall, Conference Room 2
16:45 – 18:00 Meeting of Trawler Fishermen of Istria County
Participants: The Fishermen’s Guild of Istria County & A. Mišura, MSc; N. Vrgoč, PhD
18:00 – 19:00 Meeting of the FLAG Network
Host: FLAG Istarski švoj
GASTRONOMIC EVENTS (Žatika Hall – Gastro Zone and Outdoor Mini-Tents)
10:00 – 19:00 Cooking Show
GASTRO ZONE – INSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
GASTRO ZONE – OUTSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
OTHER EVENTS
10:00 – 19:00 LOOK INTO THE BLUE - Free trial dives (Outdoor tent in front of Žatika Hall)
Free test dives - download registration form
Free test dives - download registration form
10:00 – 16:00 FREE VESSEL TOURS (Poreč waterfront)
10:00 – 18:00 CROFISH CHILDREN’S CORNER
Crofish children's corner
Crofish children's corner – performances and creative workshops – dedicated area (inside Žatika hall)
10:00 - 10:30 Performance
10:30 - 12:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
13:00 - 13:30 Performance
13:30 - 15:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
16:00 - 16:30 Performance
16:30 - 17:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
Play: “At the Post Office – The Octopus Friend”
This educational play helps children learn about the problem of invasive species appearing in the Adriatic Sea. The main characters are Švojko and his family, which is growing in this sequel with lots of new little Švojkos. Of course, the naughty Blue Crab will be up to no good again and try to snatch the newborn babies, but this time the Mermaid will get help from her friend — the Octopus.
The workshop "Create your own sea world" – along with animation and various games,
children will also have a chance to try their hand at fishing
SATURDAY, 22/11/2025
EDUCATION PROGRAMME – Žatika Hall, Conference Room 1
10:00 – 11:10 MARINET – MARIculture NETwork: A Resource for Two Territories: the European Flat Oyster (Ostrea edulis)
Speakers:
M. Galeotti, PhD, University of Udine;
I. Celić, PhD, External Consultant to the Istria County Chamber of Trades and Crafts, National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics, Trieste;
I. G. Zupičić, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute;
J. Pleadin, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute.
M. Galeotti, PhD, University of Udine;
I. Celić, PhD, External Consultant to the Istria County Chamber of Trades and Crafts, National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics, Trieste;
I. G. Zupičić, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute;
J. Pleadin, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute.
11:15 – 12:15 MARINET – MARIculture NETwork: Improving Biosecurity and Sustainability in Adriatic Mariculture
Speakers:
S. Zrnčić, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute;
S. Zrnčić, PhD, Croatian Veterinary Institute;
P. Tome, PhD, University of Udine;
B. Portelli, PhD, University of Udine;
F. Nassivera, PhD, University of Udine.
12:30 – 13:00 Changes in the Northern Adriatic
Speaker: M. Pfannkuchen, PhD, Centre for Marine Research Rovinj, Ruđer Bošković Institute
13:15 – 13:45 Marine Farms in the Adriatic – Impacts on Biodiversity and Local Marine Communities
Speaker: T. Šegvić Bubić, PhD, Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries Split
14:00 – 14:30 The Adriatic Sea – From Border to Bridge of Cultures in Favour of Marine Biodiversity
Speaker: Piergiorgio Vasi, Emilia-Romagna Region
14:45 – 15:15 Preparation of Montenegrin Scientists and the Research Plan for the 34th Antarctic Expedition (in cooperation with the Bulgarian Polar Research Institute, Sofia)
Speaker: A. Joksimović, PhD, Institute of Marine Biology, Kotor, Montenegro
15:30 – 16:00 INTERREG BRIGANTINE: Innovative Marine Monitoring
Speaker: M. Smodlaka Tanković, PhD, Centre for Marine Research Rovinj, Ruđer Bošković Institute
16:15 – 16:45 INTERREG ALIENA: Invasive Species
Speaker: D. Marić Pfannkuchen, PhD, Centre for Marine Research Rovinj, Ruđer Bošković Institute
17:00 – 19:00 CROFISHer CUP – Catch Weigh-In and Award Ceremony
Organiser: Sportfishing Club Erik Radin, Novigrad
Žatika Hall, Conference Room 2
12:00 – 13:00 Electoral Session of the Assembly of the Association of Small Coastal Fishermen of the Adriatic (closed to the public)
Organiser: Association of Small Coastal Fishermen of the Adriatic
SPORTING EVENTS
08:00 – 14:00 CROFISH HORIZONT Regatta – Optimist Class, Race 1
Organiser: Yacht Club Horizont
(Poreč – sea front)
09:00 – 14:00 CROFISHer Cup – Team Spearfishing Competition
Organiser: Sportfishing Club Erik Radin, Novigrad
(Location: Poreč)
10:30 – 13:00 1st CROFISH SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Regatta
Organiser: Sports Association of the City of Poreč
(Location: Poreč harbour)
10:00 – 09:00 (23 hours) 4th CROFISH Predator Fishing Cup – Live Bait (23-hour competition)
Organiser: Sportfishing Club Pazinčica
Location: Bare Cerovlje
GASTRONOMIC EVENTS (Žatika Hall – Gastro Zone and Outdoor Mini-Tents)
10:00 – 19:00 Cooking Show
GASTRO ZONE – INSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
GASTRO ZONE – OUTSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
OTHER EVENTS
10:00 – 19:00 LOOK INTO THE BLUE - Free trial dives (Outdoor tent in front of Žatika Hall)
Free test dives - download registration form
Free test dives - download registration form
10:00 – 16:00 FREE VESSEL TOURS (Poreč waterfront)
10:00 – 18:00 CROFISH CHILDREN’S CORNER
Crofish children's corner
Crofish children's corner – performances and creative workshops – dedicated area (inside Zatika hall)
10:00 - 10:30 Performance
10:30 - 12:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
13:00 - 13:30 Performance
13:30 - 15:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
16:00 - 16:30 Performance
16:30 - 17:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
Play: “At the Post Office – The Octopus Friend”
This educational play helps children learn about the problem of invasive species appearing in the Adriatic Sea. The main characters are Švojko and his family, which is growing in this sequel with lots of new little Švojkos. Of course, the naughty Blue Crab will be up to no good again and try to snatch the newborn babies, but this time the Mermaid will get help from her friend — the Octopus.
The workshop "Create your own sea world" – along with animation and various games,
children will also have a chance to try their hand at fishing
SUNDAY, 23/11/2025
EDUCATION PROGRAMME – Žatika Hall, Conference Room 1
10:00 – 11:00 Presentation on Lures and Fishing Techniques
Organiser: Piko Shop
Speakers: Nikola Špoljar and Mario Dodici
11:15 – 11:45 Sustainable Fisheries: Social Relations, Identity and Co-Management of Adriatic Fishery Resources
Speakers:
Assoc. Prof. D. Cepić, PhD, University of Zadar
Assoc. Prof. B. Petani, PhD, University of Zadar
12:00 – 12:30 Digital Fishing Pier – FishApp
Speaker: I. Komadina, Rotunda Centre, Coastal Social Centre Koper
14:00 – 15:00 CROFISH SUP Regatta – Awards Ceremony
Organiser: Sports Association of the City of Poreč
15:00 – 16:00 SAINT MAURO Cup – CROFISH Boat Angling Competition:
Catch Weigh-In and Awards
Catch Weigh-In and Awards
Organiser: Sportfishing Club Zubatac, Poreč
16:00 – 17:00 CROFISH HORIZON Regatta – Awards Ceremony
Organiser: Yacht Club Horizont, Poreč
Žatika Hall, Conference Room 2
10:00 – 14:00 Free Guided Oyster Tasting – MARINET (MARIculture NETwork) Project
Organiser: Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka
SPORTING EVENTS
09:00 Continuation of the 4th CROFISH All-Night Predator Fishing Competition (Live Bait)
Organiser: Sportfishing Club Pazinčica, Bare Cerovlje
08:00 – 14:00 CROFISH HORIZONT Regatta – Optimist Class, Race 1
Organiser: Yacht Club Horizont
(Location: in front of Poreč Aquarium)
09:00 – 14:00 4th CROFISH Predator Fishing Cup – Lure Fishing
Organiser: Sportfishing Club, Pazinčica, Bare Cerovlje
GASTRONOMIC EVENTS, Žatika gastro zone
GASTRO ZONE – INSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
GASTRO ZONE – OUTSIDE THE ŽATIKA HALL
ŠRD Đurđenovac: Freshwater fish tasting
OTHER EVENTS
10:00 – 19:00 LOOK INTO THE BLUE - Free trial dives (Outdoor tent in front of Žatika Hall)
Free test dives - download registration form
Free test dives - download registration form
10:00 – 16:00 FREE VESSEL TOURS (Poreč waterfront)
10:00 – 18:00 CROFISH CHILDREN’S CORNER
Crofish children's corner
Crofish children's corner – performances and creative workshops – dedicated area (inside Zatika hall)
10:00 - 10:30 Performance
10:30 - 12:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
13:00 - 13:30 Performance
13:30 - 15:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
16:00 - 16:30 Performance
16:30 - 17:00 Workshop and animated programme with mascots
Play: “At the Post Office – The Octopus Friend”
This educational play helps children learn about the problem of invasive species appearing in the Adriatic Sea. The main characters are Švojko and his family, which is growing in this sequel with lots of new little Švojkos. Of course, the naughty Blue Crab will be up to no good again and try to snatch the newborn babies, but this time the Mermaid will get help from her friend — the Octopus.
The workshop "Create your own sea world" – along with animation and various games,
children will also have a chance to try their hand at fishing
Display of maritime vessels at customs wharf
CROFISH on the Poreč seafront!
At the Poreč seafront, CROFISH visitors will be able to board and explore numerous vessels. We highlight the following ships:
OOB 32 UMAG
The coastal patrol vessel OOB-32 Umag is the first in a series of five vessels commissioned for the Croatian Coast Guard and Navy. It measures 43.16 metres in length and is fitted with an Aselsan SMASH remotely-controlled weapon station equipped with a 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II automatic cannon. Additional armament includes two manually-operated 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and four man-portable air-defence missile systems.
The coastal patrol vessel OOB-32 Umag is the first in a series of five vessels commissioned for the Croatian Coast Guard and Navy. It measures 43.16 metres in length and is fitted with an Aselsan SMASH remotely-controlled weapon station equipped with a 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II automatic cannon. Additional armament includes two manually-operated 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and four man-portable air-defence missile systems.
The vessel carries a crew of 17 and has an operational endurance of ten days. Propulsion is provided by two main engines rated at 2 × 2,525 kW (2 × 3,386 hp), enabling a maximum speed of 28 knots. Surveillance equipment consists of high-resolution day cameras for detection and tracking, a long-range thermal-imaging camera, and two specialist night-vision binoculars.
The vessel is equipped with full nuclear, biological and chemical protection, hermetic sealing capability, and an onboard decontamination station. A navigation radar with a 96-nautical-mile range provides detection, tracking and positioning of objects at sea. Firefighting capability is ensured by a water cannon delivering 1,250 litres per minute with a reach of 50 metres.
The vessel is equipped with full nuclear, biological and chemical protection, hermetic sealing capability, and an onboard decontamination station. A navigation radar with a 96-nautical-mile range provides detection, tracking and positioning of objects at sea. Firefighting capability is ensured by a water cannon delivering 1,250 litres per minute with a reach of 50 metres.
SUPERBO
The fishing vessel Superbo, registered in Chioggia (Italy), has an overall length of 22.5 metres, a hull length of 19.98 metres and a gross tonnage of 98 GT. It is propelled by an engine rated at 441 kW. Constructed of metal at CNV – Cantieri Navali Venezia in 2017, the vessel is licensed for several types of towed fishing nets as well as gillnets.
The fishing vessel Superbo, registered in Chioggia (Italy), has an overall length of 22.5 metres, a hull length of 19.98 metres and a gross tonnage of 98 GT. It is propelled by an engine rated at 441 kW. Constructed of metal at CNV – Cantieri Navali Venezia in 2017, the vessel is licensed for several types of towed fishing nets as well as gillnets.
FISHING VESSEL AMA 95-IZ
Vessel particulars:
Length: 18.50 m
Beam: 5.70 m
Year built: 2013
Main engines: 2 × IVECO inboard engines (2 × 206 kW)
Auxiliary engine: IVECO, 150 hp
Additional equipment: radar, sonar, bow and stern thrusters
The vessel is equipped with machinery and fittings for shellfish-farming operations.
Vessel particulars:
Length: 18.50 m
Beam: 5.70 m
Year built: 2013
Main engines: 2 × IVECO inboard engines (2 × 206 kW)
Auxiliary engine: IVECO, 150 hp
Additional equipment: radar, sonar, bow and stern thrusters
The vessel is equipped with machinery and fittings for shellfish-farming operations.
P-201 PAZIN
The Maritime Police vessel Pazin was constructed at the Greben shipyard in Vela Luka in 1998. It has a length of 14.3 metres and a displacement of 24 BT.
The vessel is propelled by two diesel engines rated at 2 × 336 kW, providing a maximum speed of 35 knots.
BARAKUDA RH295 RIB
The speedboat Barakuda RH295, operated by the Fisheries Inspection Service, is a high-speed vessel with a maximum speed of 40 knots. It is powered by 2 × 510 kW engines, measures 14.5 metres in length and has a displacement of 12 tonnes.
It is a Croatian-built craft designed and constructed at the Shadow Nautics shipyard in Šibenik.
PRINCE OF VENICE
The catamaran Prince of Venice was built in Australia to withstand demanding and highly variable sea conditions, placing it among the safest vessels of its class. Its distinctively shaped bridge deck between the twin hulls cuts through waves and prevents bow submersion in rough seas.
The catamaran Prince of Venice was built in Australia to withstand demanding and highly variable sea conditions, placing it among the safest vessels of its class. Its distinctively shaped bridge deck between the twin hulls cuts through waves and prevents bow submersion in rough seas.
Due to its striking design, the vessel is easily recognisable in port and highly regarded by passengers. It undergoes full safety inspections and general maintenance every winter. In 2016 the catamaran received new, more powerful engines, upgraded air-conditioning, improved seating and enhanced multimedia systems to ensure a high level of passenger comfort.
Vessel particulars: length 39.60 m; beam 15.60 m; service speed 23 knots; passenger capacity 328; crew 10 (5+5).
HIGH-SPEED VESSEL ANĐELA
The high-speed vessel Anđela offers passengers a spacious, air-conditioned saloon, luggage storage, accessible facilities for persons with disabilities and a café bar/kiosk. With a service speed of 33 knots, it provides fast and reliable transport to its destination. Make yourself comfortable and set sail with us!
Vessel particulars: length 34.83 m; beam 10.50 m; passenger capacity 350; maximum speed 33 knots; built in 2010; powered by 2 × 1,080 kW engines.
The high-speed vessel Anđela offers passengers a spacious, air-conditioned saloon, luggage storage, accessible facilities for persons with disabilities and a café bar/kiosk. With a service speed of 33 knots, it provides fast and reliable transport to its destination. Make yourself comfortable and set sail with us!
Vessel particulars: length 34.83 m; beam 10.50 m; passenger capacity 350; maximum speed 33 knots; built in 2010; powered by 2 × 1,080 kW engines.
RAB 980 PATROL
This patrol vessel of the Harbourmaster’s Office was built at the Pičuljan shipyard on the island of Rab. It has an overall length of 11.3 metres and a hull length of 9.88 metres. The craft is propelled by two diesel engines rated at 272 kW each, allowing a maximum speed of 31 knots. It is equipped with modern electronic navigation systems, crewed by two personnel, and capable of carrying up to ten passengers.
This patrol vessel of the Harbourmaster’s Office was built at the Pičuljan shipyard on the island of Rab. It has an overall length of 11.3 metres and a hull length of 9.88 metres. The craft is propelled by two diesel engines rated at 272 kW each, allowing a maximum speed of 31 knots. It is equipped with modern electronic navigation systems, crewed by two personnel, and capable of carrying up to ten passengers.
Presentation of the maritime vessels at the Porec seafront (Porečka riva)
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Presentations of underwater robots and drones – Dive-IT presentation of underwater robots and mobile technologies for use in scientific research, education, inspection of vessels and piers, aquaculture, archeology and underwater photography.
Friday 15:00 - 16:00
Saturday 15:00 – 16:00
Crofish Mini Train – the free train will run during all 3 days of the fair between Žatika hall
and the town seafront so that you can visit our maritime vessel exhibition.
RUNNING TIMES
ŽATIKA HALL – POREČ SEAFRONT – ŽATIKA HALL
Friday 21.11.2025. / Saturday 22.11.2025. / Sunday 23.11.2025
| ŽATIKA HALL | POREČ SEAFRONT |
| 10:00 | 10:30 |
| 11:00 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 |
| 13:00 | 13:30 |
| 14:00 | 14:30 |
| 15:00 | 15:30 |
The organiser reserves the right to change the programme.
