What DALMONT does

Dalmont d.o.o. is a 100% family-owned Croatian limited liability company founded in September 1992 and headquartered at the Kraljevica Shipyard on the Adriatic coast. The company specializes in ship construction, repair, conversion, and maintenance, operating from what is recognized as the world's oldest continuously operating shipyard, founded in 1729. Dalmont took over the shipyard concession in October 2014 and now employs 155 staff plus approximately 50 specialist subcontractors across its Kraljevica and Rijeka locations.

The company's core product portfolio spans three revenue streams. First, new vessel construction includes RO-RO passenger ferries (notably the 79m ČETIRI ZVONIKA delivered to Rapska plovidba in 2018, valued at approximately 7.9 million EUR), fully electric aluminum passenger catamarans (the 14m "green" boats delivered to National Park Krka in 2019 with 8-12 hour battery autonomy using Danfoss motors and Solvis solar panels), fishing vessels, and over 400 tons of steel/aluminum sections supplied to other yards including Italian shipyard Cartubi. Second, ship repair services cover hull repair, system servicing, jet propulsion maintenance, piping system renewal, and offshore platform work for clients such as Crystal Esprit and DINA Petrochemistry. Third, conversion services include main engine replacements (e.g., to CAT C32), superstructure reconstruction, and accommodation modifications.

Dalmont generates revenue through project-based contracts (new builds) and professional services (repair/conversion), targeting ferry operators, national parks, commercial shipping companies, and luxury/industrial vessel owners primarily in Croatia with selective international work. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales leveraging long-term relationships with major Croatian shipyards (Shipyard 3. Maj as core cooperator, plus Viktor Lenac and LP Mali Lošinj for drydocking). The company holds Croatian Register of Shipping welding certification and benefits from EU co-financing (NextGenerationEU, 2021-2023) for energy efficiency upgrades.

Name

DALMONT

Legal name

DALMONT d.o.o.

Website

https://dalmont.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dalmont d.o.o. is a 100% family-owned Croatian shipyard operating from Kraljevica (founded 1729), providing ship construction, repair, and conversion services for ferry operators, national parks, and commercial vessel owners primarily in Croatia and the Adriatic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans) (IMAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utilities & Power Infrastructure (Electrical Distribution, Compressed Air, Steam, Water) (IMAJALAJ), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Shipbuilding services
• Vessel repair
• Ship conversion
• Ferry construction
• Marine fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraljevica

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ship Construction: New vessel construction including passenger ferries, electric boats, fishing vessels, and steel/aluminum sections for other shipyards. Revenue is project-based with long construction timelines.
2. Ship Repair Services: Repair and maintenance services for various vessel types including offshore platforms, cruise ships, ferries, and commercial vessels.
3. Ship Conversion/Remodeling: Conversion services including superstructure reconstruction, main engine replacement (e.g., to CAT C32), and accommodation capacity modifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dalmont d.o.o. operates the Kraljevica shipyard in Croatia, providing new ship construction, ship repair, and ship conversion/remodeling services. The company builds passenger ferries (including RO-RO vessels), fishing vessels, electric passenger boats, and steel/aluminum sections for other shipyards, while also performing hull repair, system servicing, jet propulsion maintenance, and full vessel outfitting for commercial clients.

Product overview

Dalmont d.o.o. is a shipyard offering integrated maritime services including ship repair, construction, and conversion. The company operates as a 100% family-owned enterprise with 155 employees. The core product portfolio includes: (1) Electric passenger catamarans - fully electric aluminum vessels with solar panel integration for National Park Krka; (2) RO-RO passenger ferries including the landmark ČETIRI ZVONIKA ferry marking the return of large shipbuilding to Kraljevica; (3) Ship repair services for various vessel types including cruise ships, offshore platforms, and fishing vessels; (4) Ship conversion services including engine replacements and superstructure modifications; (5) Steel and aluminum fabrication for cruise ship construction. The company leverages specialized suppliers including Danfoss motors, Mastervolt batteries, and Solvis solar panels for its electric vessel products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RO-RO Passenger Ferry Construction Double-ended RO-RO (Roll-on/Roll-off) passenger ferry construction including the 79m 'ĆETIRI ZVONIKA' ferry (capacity for 595 passengers, 7 crew, 99 vehicles, 12.5 knot max speed, 2087 BRT), built for the Mišnjak-Stinica route serving Rab island for Rapska plovidba d.d.
• Electric Passenger Catamarans Fully electric aluminum passenger catamarans (14m × 4.7m × 0.8m draft, 50-passenger capacity, 5 knots service speed, 7.5 knots max speed) featuring 8-hour battery autonomy extendable to 12 hours with solar panels, 2x DANFOSS 12.5 kW motors, 8x MASTERVOLT MLI batteries, and 26x SOLVIS solar panels; designed for environmentally sensitive lake operations.
• Ship Repair Services Comprehensive ship repair services including hull repair, system servicing, jet propulsion maintenance, piping system renewal and design, and steel tank repairs, delivered for various vessel types including cruise ships (e.g., Crystal Esprit), offshore platforms, ferries, and petrochemical-asset maintenance (e.g., DINA Petrochemistry).
• Ship Construction Services New construction of various vessel types including passenger ferries, fishing vessels, chemical tankers for asphalt transport, offshore platforms, and custom-built ships, delivered as turnkey projects covering hull construction, outfitting, and final delivery.
• Ship Conversion and Modernization Services Ship conversion and modernization including main engine replacement (e.g., to CAT C32), superstructure reconstruction, accommodation capacity modifications, and crane assembly reconstruction for existing vessels.
• Fishing Vessel Construction Construction of complete fishing vessels as turnkey projects including hull and outfitting. Examples include three 24m fishing vessels named Beli, Nebeski, and Marc.
• Steel and Aluminum Section Fabrication Fabrication of steel and aluminum ship sections (over 400 tons delivered), including prefabrication, welding, registry certification, and barge transport to customer shipyards (including work for Italian shipyard Cartubi and cruise ship construction).

Quantifiable outcome

• 61.35% reduction in energy consumption in production facility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Shipyard 3. MajcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term cooperation with Shipyard 3. Maj, one of Croatia's major shipbuilding facilities. Dalmont serves as main and most influential cooperator for shipyard in construction and repair projects.
• Shipyard Viktor LenacsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner offering drydocking possibility for joint projects. Enables Dalmont to offer comprehensive services including drydocking facilities.
• LP Shipyard Mali LošinjsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner with drydocking capabilities. Part of Dalmont's network of specialized shipyard partners.
• Navis Consult d.o.o.supportingTechnology or IntegrationDesigner of Dalmont's electric passenger boats for National Park Krka. Provided naval architecture services for the 14m fully electric aluminum catamarans.
• Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS)coreTechnology or IntegrationClassification society providing vessel certification. Dalmont holds CRS certification for welding works in shipbuilding and ship engineering. Both the electric boats and RO-RO ferry 'Četiri zvonika' received CRS class certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brodosplit: Croatian shipyard in Split building ferries, RoPax vessels, and specialized ships. Operates in the same Croatian maritime ecosystem as Dalmont and competes for overlapping ferry operator and government contracts.
• Uljanik Shipyard: Historic Croatian shipyard in Pula known for building passenger ferries, RoPax, and commercial vessels. Comparable in Croatian market focus and passenger-ferry customer base, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Fjellstrand: Norwegian aluminum ferry and fast-craft shipyard with a strong focus on zero-emission and hybrid-electric passenger vessels. Closely comparable to Dalmont in size, materials focus (aluminum), and electric-passenger-craft specialization.
• Brødrene Aa: Norwegian builder of lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber passenger ferries, including fully electric and hybrid vessels. Highly comparable to Dalmont's electric catamaran and RO-RO ferry product lines and target customers (operator/passenger transport).
• Shipyard 3. Maj: Croatian shipyard in Rijeka that builds and repairs ferries and commercial vessels. Closely comparable in geography, customer mix, and vessel types; also a declared core cooperation partner of Dalmont, indicating direct overlap in capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Astilleros Armón: Spanish shipbuilding group building ferries, fishing vessels, offshore and auxiliary vessels. Comparable in vessel mix and European operator customer base, operating at larger scale than Dalmont.
• Cammell Laird: UK shipyard with a long heritage, active in ferry construction, ship repair, and refit. Comparable in heritage positioning, repair capabilities, and ferry/passenger vessel expertise, though with a much broader portfolio.
• Remontowa Shipbuilding: Major Polish shipyard building ferries, RoPax vessels, offshore units, and performing complex ship repairs. Overlaps with Dalmont's ferry-construction and ship-repair activities at meaningfully larger scale.
• Damen Shipyards: Large Dutch shipbuilding group with a broad portfolio including ferries, workboats, and repair services across Europe. Comparable in ferry construction and ship repair, but far larger and more diversified than Dalmont.

Emerging players

• Strategic Marine: Aluminum shipbuilder specializing in fast crew transfer vessels, ferries, and catamarans, with growing focus on low-emission vessels. Comparable in aluminum catamaran/ferry production niche, though more oriented toward offshore wind CTVs than traditional ferry operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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