Tehnomont Brodogradilište

What Tehnomont Brodogradilište does

Tehnomont Brodogradilište Pula d.o.o. is a Croatian shipbuilder operating from a shipyard at Ulica Fižela 6 in Pula, founded in 1956 as an installation workshop and evolved over 68+ years into a specialized builder of civil vessels, service boats, and floating structures. The group is organized under the publicly traded parent Tehnomont d.d. and comprises two operating subsidiaries: Brodogradilište Pula d.o.o. (shipbuilding, international installation works, and solar equipment) and the Marina Veruda nautical tourism business (630 berths for vessels up to 40m). The shipyard operates large and small slipways accommodating vessels up to 44m and 300t displacement, auto cranes, and complete repair/reconstruction facilities, and builds in steel, aluminum alloy, and hybrid material configurations.

The company's core technical differentiator is hybrid propulsion integrating battery systems (787-1,078 kWh capacity) with state-of-the-art generators, Danfoss EM-PM electric motors, and Power Management Systems, certified to IMO Tier III standards for reduced emissions. Product capabilities span patrol boats (e.g., 17m for Cyprus Maritime Police, 2x MTU 896 kW, 34 knots), fire-fighting vessels (25.5m for the Greek Ministry of Civil Protection, three MAN 1,200 HP engines with Hamilton jets and JASON fire cannons), aquaculture service vessels (28m hybrid for Norwegian fish farms), passenger ferries, fishing vessels, and crew boats, drawing on designs from partners such as Incat Crowther, MacDuff Ship Design, Camarc Design, and Progreen AS.

Revenue is generated through bespoke vessel construction contracts negotiated directly with government maritime authorities (Cyprus Maritime Police, Greek civil protection) and commercial operators (notably the Norwegian aquaculture operator Samba Marin AS across hulls GR.125, GR.126, GR.127, GR.128), supplemented by recurring ship repair services, marina berthing fees, and solar equipment sales (Tehnomont Solari, with 25,000+ collectors installed since 1975). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by participation in public procurement tenders and direct international contracting, with no public pricing transparency on vessel contracts.

Name

Tehnomont Brodogradilište

Legal name

Tehnomont Brodogradilište Pula d.o.o.

Website

https://tehnomont.hr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tehnomont Brodogradilište is a Pula, Croatia-based shipbuilder (founded 1956) constructing hybrid propulsion patrol boats, fire-fighting vessels, fish-farm service boats, and passenger vessels for government maritime authorities and European commercial operators, with adjacent marina (Marina Veruda) and solar equipment businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding and Maritime Vessel Construction

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patrol, Interceptor & Law-Enforcement Craft (Coast Guard, Customs) (IMAJADAD), Propulsion MRO, Spares & Field Service (Overhauls, retrofits, upgrades) (IMAJAHAN), Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC), Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (IMAJAFAH), Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Shipbuilding and repair
• Hybrid vessel construction
• Marine vessel manufacturing
• Maritime patrol boats
• Solar thermal equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pula

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipbuilding and New Vessel Construction: Design, construction, and delivery of specialized vessels including patrol boats, fishing vessels, passenger boats, fire-fighting vessels, and hybrid service vessels. Revenue generated through direct contracts with government and commercial clients.
2. Ship Repair and Maintenance: Complete repair, reconstruction, and maintenance services for vessels up to 44m in length, regardless of construction material. Services include large slipway (up to 44m, 300t displacement) and small slipway (up to 20m, 95t displacement).
3. Marina Operations (Marina Veruda): Nautical tourism operations including 630 berths for vessels up to 40m with full amenities (electricity, water, pool, restaurant, laundry, diving club). Marina operates year-round with 1500m of pier length.
4. Solar Equipment Manufacturing and Installation: Production and installation of solar collectors for tourism sector (campgrounds, hotels), with over 35 years of experience and installations along the Adriatic coast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tehnomont Brodogradilište Pula designs, constructs, and repairs specialized civil vessels including patrol boats, fire-fighting vessels, fishing vessels, passenger boats, and hybrid service vessels up to 44m in length and 300t displacement. The company delivers turnkey, bespoke vessels to government maritime authorities and commercial maritime operators, with particular expertise in hybrid propulsion systems (IMO Tier III certified, battery capacity up to 1,078 kWh). It also operates Marina Veruda (nautical tourism with 630 berths) and Tehnomont Solari (solar thermal equipment manufacturing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marina Veruda: Nautical tourism marina located in Pula, Croatia, offering 630 berths for vessels up to 40m with full amenities including pool, restaurant, skipper bar, and diving club.
• Tehnomont Solari

Products and services

• Shipbuilding and New Vessel Construction Bespoke design and construction of specialized civil vessels up to 44m and 300t displacement, including patrol boats, fire-fighting vessels, fishing vessels, passenger boats, and hybrid service vessels. Built for government maritime authorities and commercial maritime operators using steel, aluminum alloy, and hybrid materials. Vessels feature hybrid propulsion systems certified to IMO Tier III standards with battery integration up to 1,078 kWh.
• Ship Repair and Maintenance Services Complete repair, reconstruction, and maintenance services for vessels up to 44m in length, regardless of construction material. Includes large slipway (up to 44m, 300t displacement) and small slipway (up to 20m, 95t displacement) facilities, with valid HRB certificates confirming technical capacity and professional staff.
• Marina Veruda Nautical Tourism Operations Year-round marina operations offering 630 berths for vessels up to 40m (4m maximum draught) with 1,500m of pier length. Full amenities include electricity, water, pool, restaurant, laundry, and diving club, located in the Veruda bay south of Pula, Croatia.
• Tehnomont Solari - Solar Thermal Equipment Manufacturing and Installation Production and installation of solar thermal collectors for domestic hot water production, primarily serving tourism facilities (hotels, campsites) along the Adriatic coast. Includes 10-year warranty on collectors and 5-year warranty on tanks. More than 25,000 collectors installed since 1975.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery capacity up to 1,078 kWh enabling significant fuel consumption reduction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB), University of ZagrebcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 July 2025Technical collaboration on hybrid vessel launches at Tehnomont shipyard. FSB expertise contributed to safety and precision of side launch operations for vessels including GRADNJA125.
• Progreen AScoreTechnology or Integration · 23 December 2024Designer of P18C catamaran battery hybrid workboats for aquaculture operations, with two vessels (GR127, GR128) under construction.
• Samba Marin ASflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 October 2023Norwegian client ordering hybrid service vessels for fish farm operations. Multiple contracts including GR.126 (28m hybrid), GRADNJA125, and P18C design catamarans (GR127, GR128). Represents the company's flagship international partnership.
• University of Rijeka - Faculty of Maritime StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Academic partner in the METRO project (Maritime Environment-friendly Transport systems) focused on improving quality, safety, and sustainability in maritime transport through multimodal and eco-innovative solutions for Italy-Croatia program area.
• Wartsila Italia S.p.A.coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Technology partner in the METRO project contributing marine propulsion and eco-innovative solutions expertise for hybrid passenger vessel development.
• Istarska razvojna agencija - IDA d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Regional development agency partner supporting the METRO project initiatives for maritime transport innovation in Istria.
• University of Rijeka - Faculty of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Technical university partner in METRO project for engineering analysis and design of hybrid maritime transport solutions.
• Università degli studi di TriestecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Main partner in METRO project leading the consortium for maritime environment-friendly transport systems between Italy and Croatia.
• Autorità di sistema portuale del mare adriatico orientaleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Port authority partner in METRO project representing Adriatic port system interests.
• MacDuff Ship DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign house providing vessel designs for Tehnomont shipbuilding projects.
• Incat CrowthercoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign partner for catamaran vessels including 43m ferry, 50m crew boat catamaran, and 70m crew boat designs.
• Camarc DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign partner for patrol boats including 16m Fast Service Boat with self-righting capability.
• Ship Projects Engineering & ContractingcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign partner for various vessel types including crew boats, high-speed boats, and anchor handling tug supply vessels.
• Progreen AScoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign provider of P18C hybrid workboat design ordered by Samba Marin AS for construction at Tehnomont shipyard.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Incat: Tasmania-based builder of large aluminum catamarans and fast ferries for global operators. Overlaps with Tehnomont's catamaran product line (P18C workboats for Samba Marin) and aluminum hybrid vessel expertise, though at much larger vessel size scale.
• Vard: Norwegian shipbuilder (Fincantieri subsidiary) specializing in offshore support vessels, aquaculture service vessels, and hybrid platform supply vessels. Highly comparable to Tehnomont in the Norwegian aquaculture service vessel market that Tehnomont serves through Samba Marin AS.
• Austal: Australian aluminum shipbuilder producing naval vessels, fast ferries, and high-speed catamarans at significantly larger scale than Tehnomont. Overlaps in aluminum hybrid-capable vessels, patrol craft, and catamaran platforms serving defense and commercial customers globally.
• Fincantieri: Italy's largest shipbuilder and one of the world's most diversified marine constructors, including naval, cruise, and offshore vessels via its Vard subsidiary. Broad incumbent operating across the same Adriatic/Mediterranean waters as Tehnomont, though focused on much larger vessel programs.

Direct peers

• Sunreef Yachts: Polish catamaran builder producing custom catamarans for both leisure and commercial use, including eco-catamarans with hybrid propulsion. Comparable to Tehnomont's catamaran workboat segment (P18C hybrid catamarans) and specialization in bespoke hybrid vessels.
• Damen Shipyards: Dutch shipbuilder operating a global network of shipyards producing patrol boats, fast crew boats, workboats, tugs, and specialized small-to-medium vessels. Directly comparable to Tehnomont in product mix (patrol, workboat, hybrid-ready vessels) and B2B/B2G customer base including coast guards and commercial operators.
• Strategic Marine: Singapore/Australia-headquartered aluminum vessel specialist building fast crew boats, patrol vessels, and aquaculture service boats. Directly competes with Tehnomont in the aquaculture service vessel and aluminum workboat segments, serving overlapping offshore and government customers.
• Remontowa Shipbuilding: Polish shipbuilder and repair yard producing specialized vessels including offshore support, navy, and fishing vessels, plus extensive ship repair operations. Closely comparable to Tehnomont in scale, mid-size vessel capability, repair services, and Eastern European shipbuilding heritage.
• Hvide Sande Shipyard: Danish smaller commercial shipyard specializing in vessels under 40m, including fishing boats, patrol vessels, and service craft. Comparable to Tehnomont in scale (small/medium yard), vessel size capability, and product range targeting northern European commercial and government customers.

Regional players

• Brodogradilište Kraljevica: Croatian shipyard based in Kraljevica building smaller commercial, fishing, and specialized vessels. Regional peer operating in the same Adriatic/Mediterranean shipbuilding ecosystem and overlapping product range (smaller fishing and service vessels) as Tehnomont.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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