Assoc. Prof. Patrick Vlačič, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Patrick Vlačič, PhD

Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana
Pot pomorščakov 4
6320 Portorož, Slovenia
E-mail: patrick.vlacic@fpp.uni-lj.si

Curriculum Vitae

Year of birth: 1970

EDUCATION

  • 1995 – Law degree, Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana
  • 1998 – Bar exam, Ministry of Justice, Ljubljana
  • 1989–1992 – Master of Laws (LLM), Faculty of Law, University of Split
  • 2001 – Doctor of law (PhD), Faculty of Law, University of Ljubljana

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 1995 – 1997 – Trainee, Higher Court in Koper
  • 1997 – 2001 – Assistant, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana
  • 2002–2004, Director, Aerodrom Portorož d.o.o.
  • 2001 – 2005 – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana
  • 2005–2017, Associate Professor, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana
  • 2008- 2012, Minister of Transport, Government of the Republic of Slovenia
  • 2017 – Associate Professor, Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport, University of Ljubljana

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

  • Maritime and Transport Studies (undergraduate and postgraduate):
    • maritime law (law of the sea, compulsory maritime law and maritime administrative law),
    • transport Law
    • marine Insurance Law
    • logistics law
    • air law
  • Mentoring and co-mentoring of doctoral students (3 students)

Personal Skills and Competencies

Languages: Slovene, Croatian, English, Italian

PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Scientific projects

  • 2025-2027 »Harmful Inputs and Ballast Water Management in the Slovenian Sea«
  • 2019 – 2023. “Decision-making model and control of ballast water management in the Slovenian Sea”
  • 2006–2008 »Research into the use of unmanned aerial systems in the Slovenian Armed Forces«
  • 2004 – 2007 »Development of a sustainable growth model for the “green port”«
  • 2001–2003 »Sustainable and Digital Framework for Safety and Security in Ports«

Conferences and Seminars

  • active participation in over 30 international and national scientific conferences and seminars

Membership of journal editorial boards

  • member of the Advisory Board of the journal “Cultura giuridica e diritto vivente”.
  • Corresponding Member of European Transport Law for Slovenia.

Membership of scientific and professional societies

  • Slovene Society for Maritime Law, President, 2004–2008.
  • Slovene Society for International Law
  • Titulary member of the Comité Maritime International (CMI).

Bibliography (selection)

Books (chapter in a monograph)

  1. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Carriage by road. In: PAVLIHA, Marko (ed.). Transport law on passenger rights. London: Routledge, 2021. pp. 130-148. IMLI studies in international maritime law.
  2. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Legal consequences of the rationalisation of transport 33 years later. In: PAVLIHA, Marko (ed.), et al. Challenges of law in life reality = Challenges of law in life reality : liber amicorum Marko Ilešič. Ljubljana: Faculty of Law, 2017. pp. 531-539, 599-600. ISBN 978-961-6447-73-7.

Articles

  1. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Legal aspects of the interoperability of electronic invoice service providers. Pravnik : journal for legal theory and practice. [Print ed.]. 2025, vol. 80 (142), no. 7/8, pp. 491-510, 571-572.
  2. PLIČANIČ, Senko, VLAČIČ, Patrick. Legal aspects of the relocation of dredged seabed material – the case of Slovenia. Zbornik Pravnog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Rijeci. 2023, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 413-433.
  3. VLAČIČ, Patrick, ČEKRLIĆ, Bojan. The time is now: widespread adoption of the electronic bill of lading. Diritto marittimo. 2020, vol. 122, no. 3, pp. 701-715. category: 1C (Z); inclusion: MBP (IFLP); work type verified by OSICD
  4. VLAČIČ, Patrick, ŠTROMAJER, Jernej. Taxi cooperatives as an alternative to Uber. Lex localis : revija za lokalno samoupravo. [Print ed.]. Jul. 2020, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 449-467.
  5. VLAČIČ, Patrick, TOFFALETTI, Rocco. European road carriage of passengers needs a reform. European transport law. 2016, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 275-288. ISSN 0014-3154. [COBISS.SI-ID 2793571]
  6. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Maritime passenger transport should look up at air transport. Journal of maritime transport and engineering. 2016, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 31-37.
  7. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Temporary arrest of a ship in Slovenia fifteen years after the enactment of the Maritime Code. Podjetje in delo : revija za gospodarsko, delovno in socialno pravo. [Print ed.]. 2016, vol. 42, [no.] 5, pp. 779-796.
  8. VLAČIČ, Patrick, OBLAK, Karla. Why does a maritime carrier enjoy a more favourable liability regime compared to carriers from other sectors? Pravnik : journal for legal theory and practice. [Print ed.]. 2016, vol. 71, no. 7/8, pp. 453-484, 613-614.
  9. VLAČIČ, Patrick, PAVLIHA, Marko. Slovenia as a bridge between Italy and the Balkans. Cultura giuridica e diritto vivente. 2015, vol. 2.
  10. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Passengers are not containers. In: Days of Slovenian Lawyers 2015: 8th and 9th October, Portorož. Ljubljana: IUS Software, GV Publishing, 2015. 41, [no.] 6/7, pp. 1449-1460.
  11. 1VLAČIČ, Patrick. Cargo insurance in relation to basic principles of contract law and duration of carriage. Tokovi osiguranja : časopis za teoriju i praksu osiguranja. 2015, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 62-87.
  12. STOCKBAUER, Tina, VLAČIČ, Patrick. Expropriation in Slovenia with some aspects of expropriation in Germany and Italy. Podjetje in delo : journal for economic, labour and social law. [Print ed.]. 2014, 40, [no.] 3/4, pp. 588-608.
  13. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Responsibility for the (mis)use of the sea. In: Days of Slovenian Lawyers 2007: from 11 to 13 October, Portorož. Ljubljana: GV Založba, 2007. pp. 1421-1429. Podjetje in delo, [vol.] 33, 6-7.
  14. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Monetary limitations of liability – for how long. Diritto marittimo. 2006, year 108, fasc. 2, pp. 438-450.
  15. VLAČIČ, Patrick, PAVLIHA, Marko. Logistics contract and logistics law: is it an European imperative?. European transport law. 2006, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 7-21.
  16. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Some economic viewpoints on the limitation of liability in transport. Trasporti. 2006, no. 99, pp. 95-114.

Presentations at scientific and professional conferences (selected)

  1. HERO, Marin, VIDMAR, Peter, VLAČIČ, Patrick, PERKOVIČ, Marko. Limiting greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime transport sector. In: ZANNE, Marina (ed.), BAJEC, Patricija (ed.), TWRDY, Elen (ed.). 21st International conference on transport science (ICTS 2024) : conference proceedings. [Place not identified]: Elsevier, 2025. Vol. 83, pp. 157-164. Transportation research procedia (Online), vol. 83.
  2. VLAČIČ, Patrick, PODOBNIK, Nina. Digital transformation of maritime transport. In: 50th Days of Slovenian Lawyers, 17th and 18th October 2024, Portorož. Ljubljana: LEXPERA, 2024. 50, [no.] 6/7, pp. 1129-1140. Podjetje in delo, [vol.] 50, [no.] 6/7.
  3. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Transport insurance. In: 48th Days of Slovenian Lawyers, 10 and 11 October 2022, Portorož. Ljubljana: LEXPERA, 2022. 48, [no.] 6/7, pp. 962-971. Podjetje in delo, [vol.] 48, [no.] 6/7.
  4. HOČEVAR, Mojca M., JURKOVIČ, Violeta, PAVLIHA, Marko, VLAČIČ, Patrick, ZANNE, Marina. Interdisciplinary approach to (voyage) charter parties. In: ZANNE, Marina (ed.), BAJEC, Patricija (ed.), TWRDY, Elen (ed.). ICTS 2020: 19th International Conference on Transport Science = Maritime, Transport and Logistics: Conference Proceedings: 17-18 September 2020, Portorož, Slovenia.
  5. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Blockchain Technology and Securities. In: 45th Days of Slovenian Lawyers, 10 to 12 October 2019, Portorož. Ljubljana: Lexpera, GV Publishing House, 2019. 45, [no.] 6/7, pp. 863-873. Business and Labour, [vol.] 45, 6-7.
  6. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Terrorism and transport. In: Days of Slovenian Lawyers: 12th to 14th October 2017, Portorož: DSP. Ljubljana: IUS Software, GV založba, 2017. 43, [no.] 6/7, pp. 1033-1042. Podjetje in delo, [vol.] 43, 6-7.
  7. VLAČIČ, Patrick. Does the Montreal Convention herald the end of the right to limit liability? In: Consultation: the Maritime Code of the Republic of Croatia and other novelties in the field of maritime and transport law [Brijuni, 31 May–1 June 2005]: proceedings. Rijeka: Croatian Society for Maritime Law, 2005. pp. 189-197.

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