Kraljevica Shipyard

45°16′14″N 14°34′07″E / 45.2706°N 14.5686°E / 45.2706; 14.5686

Kraljevica Shipyard
Company typeLimited liability company
IndustryShip building
Founded28 April 1729 (1729-04-28)
FounderCharles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Headquarters
Kraljevica
,
Croatia
OwnerIvan Ivić
Websitedalmont.hr

Kraljevica Shipyard is a shipbuilder at Kraljevica, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia.[1] The shipyard was founded in 1729 by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor,[2] and is claimed to be the oldest continuously operational shipyard in the world.[3]

The shipyard has been operating under the name DALMONT d.o.o. since 1992. The government of Croatia has repeatedly attempted to privatise the shipyard, most recently in November 2010.[4][5] The company was forced into bankruptcy proceedings by the Croatian government in March 2012.[6][7]

Vessels

The shipyard has produced a variety of commercial ships, military vessels, and superyachts.[8] In 2009, Kraljevica Shipyard constructed the JoyMe, a 49.9 metre yacht.[9] In 2010, the shipyard agreed to build two large trawlers for Russian clients.[10]

References

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  6. ^ Marić, Jagoda; Antešić, Orjana (22 March 2012). "Brodogradilište Kraljevica ide u stečaj! Gradonačelnik Turina u nevjerici". Novi list. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012.
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  8. ^ "Polancec: Kraljevica shipyard to switch to military vessels and mega-yachts / 2008 / News and Announcements / Home / Government of the Republic Croatia - official web portal". 2010-11-09. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
  9. ^ "Kraljevica Shipyard Launches The 50m Superyacht JoyMe « OceanShaker.com". 2 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-09.
  10. ^ "SEEbiz.eu - Transport - SHIPAYRDS: Kraljevica shipyard signs contracts to build two fishing ships for Russian clients". Retrieved 2010-11-09.