Brodosplit Ltd. is a member of the DIV Group, one of the largest manufacturers in the metal industry in Southeast Europe. The group has factories in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, as well as the Brodosplit shipyard. As a regional leader in the metal processing industry, it employs a total of 1,500 workers and operates in more than 30 global markets.
Covering a total area of 560,000 m², including 110,000 m² of covered facilities, Brodosplit is equipped with four operational slips, modern workshops, and advanced equipment, enabling the construction of ships up to 300 meters in length and 50 meters in width. Their production program includes the construction of passenger ships for cruising, luxury yachts, cargo ships, and specialized vessels adapted to the most demanding sailing conditions, including polar expeditions.
Brodosplit is one of the most renowned European shipyards with a tradition lasting nearly a century. Founded in 1922 and officially established as a company in 1932, it is located in close proximity to the historic center of Split, the airport, and the international passenger and cargo port. Specializing in the construction and repair of ships and complex steel structures, Brodosplit combines expertise, innovation, and technology to deliver top solutions on the global market.
The main program of Brodosplit includes the development, design, and construction of the most complex ships, as well as the most advanced steel structures for infrastructure, transportation, energy, processing, and general use. The experience and expertise of Split’s shipbuilders were crucial in the decision of the Italian architectural-construction consortium “Venezia Nuova” to select Brodosplit as a partner in one of the largest construction projects in Italy’s history—the project to prevent the tidal impact on the city. By delivering 63 steel barriers for the “MOSE” project aimed at protecting the Venetian lagoon from high waters, Brodosplit will permanently be recorded in the history of this world-famous city by the sea.
Brodosplit operates as a shipyard where the entire production takes place in one location. In 2018, the coastal patrol vessel OOB-31 ‘Omiš’ was delivered, and in 2025, OOB-32 ‘Umag’ will be delivered to the Croatian Navy. Vessels for polar cruises, m/v ‘Hondius’ and m/v ‘Ultramarine’, were also delivered, as well as the largest square-rigged sailing ship in the world, ‘Golden Horizon’ (162 meters in length).
Since DIV Shipbuilding Ltd. took over the shipyard, a series of ships for polar cruises has been built, and Brodosplit has become the EU leader in the medium-sized polar cruise segment. The total value of these ships exceeds 200 million euros, and all projects have been profitable. In the coming years, Brodosplit will position itself as a builder of military vessels, yachts, and luxury passenger ships up to 100,000 GT, with a focus on passenger ships.
Their flexibility and technical precision have allowed them to expand their activities beyond shipbuilding, including participation in significant infrastructure and architectural projects. One such outstanding project is the canopy on Poljana Square in Šibenik, where architectural aesthetics and engineering precision were combined. The canopy, characterized by its modern design and technical innovation, won the prestigious BIG SEE Award 2021, further confirming the innovation and quality of their work.
Proud of their contribution to the Croatian industry and the international market, Brodosplit continuously invests in new technologies and the development of innovative solutions, positioning itself among the leading global shipbuilders.
For more information about their services and references, visit www.brodosplit.hr.
