Set to be located at the Rijeka maritime station, the gateway to the Croatian Islands is poised to become an even greater superyacht hub with 260 berths proposed. Lürssen, known for building some of the world’s biggest yachts, is a key player in this expansion.
Scheduled to open its doors in 2025, the engineering facility has plans to delve into a host of research and testing areas, including “technologies for the reuse of waste to be transformed into energy sources.”
The importance of Lürssen's entry into the Rijeka area highlights the importance of the capital as a centre of excellence in the national maritime industry.
Minister of Tourism and Sports
Croatian Government
Investing in the Croatian maritime industry over the past two years, Lurssen has bought large shares in the largest regional hotel chain Liburnia Riviera Hotels, as well as taking part in a joint venture with Croatian company Aci to construct the Porto Baross marina.
Claiming the engineering facility “will represent the largest investment ever in the nautical tourism sector in Croatia,” Marko Filipović, the mayor of Rijeka, reflected on how the face of Croatian maritime will change over the next few years as the Government approved project progresses.
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