Living, as they do, by the sea and from the sea, the people of the Croatian Adriatic have had to master the technology of shipbuilding. Centuries of shipbuilding continuity are reflected in the high quality technical solutions created by Croatian shipbuilders, who also play a major role in international circles.
The modern Croatian shipbuilding industry has been making its presence felt within the international community for almost half a century, almost exclusively for foreign ship owners. It is oriented towards production according to customer specifications thus making each vessel or series of vessels unique, and which has ensured the industry an enviable reputation among ship owners. According to the New Building World Order Book Croatian shipbuilding hold fourth place in terms of ships contracted by deadweight (dwt).
Working hand-in-hand with the industry, accompanying industries of ship equipment and related services has developed; together they have created a depth of experience and satisfaction in the field of modern ship equipping.
Products and equipment fully satisfy international standards found within the global shipbuilding industry: Such high standards and exemplary quality have been achieved through close co-operation between research and development institutions and manufacturers, thus enabling the transfer of know-how in order to improve existing techniques.
In the middle of 1998 an Affiliation Of Marine Equipment Manufacturers was established within the Croatian Chamber of Economy, the purpose being to gather together all manufacturers of marine equipment and suppliers of services to the industry, in order to:
Unify promotional activities towards both local and foreign companies
Identify new markets, new strategic partners, establish co-operation in product design, research and development, manufacture and the transfer of know-how
Achieve joint representation in relations with state or governmental institutions, banks and large investors, and secure the most favourable business conditions
Agree upon the further development of manufacturing programmes, supported by greater participation in development, research and scientific institutions

Currently, Croatia has about 180 manufacturers of various types of marine equipment (individual components, assemblies, units and equipment as well as those providing services). Products, equipment and services of manufacturers are mainly used by the local shipbuilding industry an also contribute to their competitiveness. Concurrently, they may be used in a wide range of other industries. The total number of employees amounts to some 25,000 with approximately 20% of manufacturing programmes dedicated to the fitting-out of ships and other floating vessels.

The Affiliation of Marine Equipment Manufacturers is a member of the European Marine Equipment Council (EMEC).

We hope that through this catalogue we will give future users and partners an overview of the total programme offered through Croatian marine equipment manufacturers in order to establish business contacts and mutual benefit.