Jadrolinija

Last updated
Jadrolinija d.d.
Company type Public (ZSE: JRLN)
Industry Shipping
Founded1947
Headquarters Rijeka, Croatia
Area served
 Adriatic Sea
Key people
David Sopta (Chairman of the Board)
Services Ferry
Increase2.svg 1,210 million HRK
Increase2.svg 18.846 million HRK
Owner Croatian Government
Number of employees
1,787
Website www.jadrolinija.hr

Jadrolinija is a Croatian sea shipping company. It is a state-owned company and its main mission is connecting Croatian islands to the mainland by operating regular passenger and cargo transport services. The company mainly operates car ferries on domestic routes along the Croatian coast, as well as international routes across the Adriatic Sea to Italy (to ports at Ancona and Bari). [1]

Contents

Jadrolinija currently operates a fleet of 54 vessel: it has one large ferry named Marko Polo which is used on long range and international routes, 37 smaller ferries used for local passenger service, 12 catamarans and four conventional ships. [2] The fleet's total carrying capacity is 4,084 vehicles and 29,902 passengers.

Jadrolinija was founded in Rijeka on 20 January 1947 as a continuation of various smaller shipping companies which had operated along the Croatian coast since 1872. [3] In 2022, its ships carried 12,012,489 passengers and 3,434,793 vehicles. [4]

Projects

In January 2022, Minister Oleg Butković announced the procurement of six new ships, three passenger ships, two of which are hybrid-powered up to 45 meters in length and three catamarans. It is expected that two will be built in 2023. One of the ships should replace the MS Postira. [5]

In November 2022, Jadrolinija announced a tender for the sale of MF Dubrovnik at a price of 2.85 million euros. The competition lasts until March 2023. [6] The ship was eventually sold to the Greek company A-Ships. [7]

In December 2022, Jadrolinija announced a tender for the purchase of a used ferry, between 100-110 m long, 17-19 m wide and 2.9 m draft, with a passenger capacity of at least 500 in winter and 700 in summer. The tender was canceled in May 2023, but was announced again in June 2023. At the opening of bids, only one bid worth 7.695 million euros was received, from Livadas Shipping Co. from Greece. [8] On 13 July Jadrolinija accepted the offer and bought ship even after media writing about the unsuitability of the ship for navigation in the Adriatic. The ship was renamed as MF Sveti Duje after the Saint Domnius. [9]

In January 2023, a tender was announced for the procurement of three new electrically powered passenger ships. The ships should sail in the Dubrovnik area, on the line to the Elafites, in the Šibenik area, where they will maintain a connection with Prvić, Zlarin and other islands, and in the Lošinj archipelago, if necessary, use them on other lines as well. The approximate length of the ships should be about 45 to 50 meters, with a transport capacity of about 390 passengers. The planned value of each of the ships, according to unofficial announcements, is around EUR 15 million, with co-financing by EU funds in the amount of 65 percent of their total value. These ships should be built by the end of 2026 at the latest, and by then HEP, together with the competent port authorities, should provide adequate connections for charging their batteries in the ports where they will dock. This year, Jadrolinija intends to start the construction of a new ferry for the Zadar water area. [10] The tender was eventually annulled as none of the contestants met the conditions, which led to publication of new tender for which the application deadline is 1 August. [11] Second tender led to choosing Kraljevica Shipyard as builder with a full arrangement to be concluded and ships to be built until the end of 2026. [12]

In April 2023, a tender was announced for the purchase of two catamarans, for which Jadrolinija is ready to pay up to 14 million euros without VAT. The condition for these ships is that they must be up to 5 years old, up to 40 meters long and up to 12 meters wide, each with a capacity of at least 300 passengers, and intended for international routes on the Adriatic Sea. Offers for these fast passenger ships are accepted until May 3rd 2023. [13] On 15 July 2023 Jadrolinija presented HSC Danica and HSC Kata as new catamarans bought from TP line for 13.4 million euros without VAT. [14]

In August 2023, the state shipowner announced a public procurement worth 18.3 million euros, according to which the ships must not be older than two years. The technical specifications, among other things, foresee a length of 40 meters, a width of 12 meters, a minimum speed of 27 knots and a capacity of a minimum of 300 passengers, and the material of manufacture must be aluminum. The ships must be delivered no later than the last day of June 2024, and the offer deadline is September 26, 2023. [15]

On 20 February 2024, Jadrolinija put MS Unije (ex Panagia Εvaggelistria) in service on line Mali Lošinj – Unije – Vele Srakane – Susak. The ship was bought for 2 million euros in April 2023 from Star Gem Maritime Company located in Greece. [16]

Ships

List of ships - updated on 21 February 2024 [17] [18] [19]

Ferries

ShipBuiltEntered
service		LOA
(m)		Beam
(m)		Draught
(m)		Max speed
(knot)		Passenger
capacity		Capacity
of cars
MF Bartol Kašić 1989198964.813.83.213.050044
MF Biokovo 2009200987.617.52.413.01,200138
MF Bol 2005200895.420.02.311.5600176
MF Brač 2014201499.817.52.412.5616145
MF Brestova 1985199957.616.83.112.533870
MF Cres 2005200587.617.52.411.5600100
MF Faros 20102020105.017.52.714.0650170
MF Hanibal Lucić 1993199449.912.83.112.536035
MF Hrvat 2007200787.617.52.413.01,200138
MF Ilovik 2006200795.87.52.812.0500170
MF Jadran 2010201087.617.52.413.01,200138
MF Juraj Dalmatinac 2007200787.617.52.413.01,200138
MF Kijevo 1997199741.216.02.49.515036
MF Korčula 20072008101.417.33.516.0685150
MF Kornati 2014201499.817.52.412.5616145
MF Krk 2014201499.817.52.412.5616145
MF Laslovo 1997199741.216.02.49.515036
MF Lastovo 1969197872.713.73.714.048260
MF Lošinj 2010202097.916.013.0600140
MF Lošinjanka 1969196948.010.81.810.820030
MF Marjan 2005200587.617.52.412.31,200130
MF Marko Polo 19731988128.119.65.719.51,100270
MF Mate Balota 1988198864.713.42.911.044050
MF Mljet 2014201499.817.52.412.5616145
MF Oliver 19972024108.017.56.118.0680100
MF Otok Pašman 2003202142.015.325035
MF Pelješčanka 1971197148.010.82.211.520930
MF Petar Hektorović 1989199991.818.03.815.51,080120
MF Sis 1974199773.816.42.510.570070
MF Ston 1997199741.216.02.49.515031
MF Supetar 2004200487.617.52.411.5594100
MF Sveti Duje 20172024107.018.02.814.51,000244
MF Sveti Juraj 1980199149.912.83.211.030045
MF Sveti Krševan 2004200487.617.52.411.5600100
MF Šoltanka 1971197148.010.82.411.520030
MF Tin Ujević 2002200398.317.02.714.01,000200
MF Ugljan 20112020102.218.02.711.0650114
MF Valun 1983199881.215.13.413.073060
MF Vladimir Nazor 1986198687.514.03.012.545070
MF Zadar 19932004116.018.95.217.51,053280

Catamarans

ShipBuiltEntered
service		LOA
(m)		Beam
(m)		Draught
(m)		Max speed
(knot)		Passenger
capacity
HSC Adriana 1990199840.010.11.336.0356
HSC Danica 2019202339.010.01.329.0317
HSC Dora 1985201541.97.628.0350
HSC Dubravka 1991200141.611.01.432.0306
HSC Jelena 2018201842.211.61.640.0403
HSC Judita 1990200141.611.01.432.0316
HSC Karolina 1989200441.611.01.234.0316
HSC Kata 2019202339.010.01.329.0317
HSC Novalja 1991200441.611.01.234.0316
HSC Olea 1981199129.09.01.326.0218
HSC Silba 1990199836.59.81.236.0310
HSC Vida 2011201638.510.2304

Conventional ships

ShipBuiltEntered
service		LOA
(m)		Beam
(m)		Draught
(m)		Max speed
(knot)		Passenger
capacity
MS Lara 1988199137.66.31.712.0250
MS Postira 1963196344.68.12.914.0380
MS Premuda 1957195744.78.22.813.0450
MS Unije 2004202446.99.03.011.8208

Former ships

MF Dubrovnik - built in 1979, sold to A-Ships from Greece in 2023 [7]

MF Lubenice - built in 1989, sold for scrap to Turkey in 2022 [20]

MF Prizna - built in 1970, sold to Morsko dobro from Montenegro in 2023 [21]

MS Tijat - built in 1955, retired in 2023 [22]

MS Perast - built in 1963, attacked by JNA forces in 1991, retired in the same year, and scrapped in 2004. [23]

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MF <i>Lubenice</i>

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References

  1. ↑ The Rough Guide to Croatia. Rough Guides Limited. 1 March 2016. p. 56. ISBN   978-0-241-27047-9.
  2. ↑ "Profil Jadrolinije" [Jadrolinija's profile]. Jadrolinija (in Croatian). Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "Jubileji velikih riječkih brodara: Jadroliniji slavlje, Jugoliniji lumin tuge". Novi list (in Croatian). 21 January 2012. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Izvješće poslovodstva i financijski izvještaji za godinu koja je završila 31. prosinca 2022. s izvješćem neovisnog revizora" [Management report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 with independent auditor's report](PDF). Jadrolinija (in Croatian). Rijeka. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  5. ↑ Ciglenečki, Dražen; Glavan, Marinko (19 January 2022). "Stižu trajekti na hibridni pogon! Jadrolinija kreće u novi veliki posao, doznajemo detalje" [Hybrid powered ferries are coming! Jadrolinija is embarking on a new big business, we find out the details]. Novi List (in Croatian). Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "KOJA MU JE SUDBINA? Jadrolinija se rješava broda 'Dubrovnik', hoće li biti prodan ili ide u rezalište?" [WHAT IS HIS FATE? Jadrolinija is getting rid of the ship 'Dubrovnik', will it be sold or will it go to the scrap yard?]. Dubrovački dnevnik (in Croatian). 6 November 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  7. 1 2 Glavan, Marinko (21 April 2023). "Brod "Dubrovnik" odlazi iz flote Jadrolinije, postaje grčki "Prince"" [The ship "Dubrovnik" leaves the Jadrolinija fleet, becoming the Greek "Prince"]. Novi List (in Croatian). Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Jadrolinija za 7,7 milijuna eura kupuje polovni grčki trajekt koji ne ispunjava hrvatske propise" [Jadrolinija buys a used Greek ferry that does not meet Croatian regulations for 7.7 million euros]. morski.hr (in Croatian). 5 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "VIDEO Sveti Duje, prinova u floti Jadrolinije - Pomorski stručnjaci: "Neprikladan za plovidbu Jadranom!"" [VIDEO Sveti Duje, a new addition to the Jadrolinija fleet - Maritime experts: "Unsuitable for sailing in the Adriatic!"]. morski.hr (in Croatian). 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Glavan, Marinko (23 January 2023). "Oldtimeri dobivaju zamjenu. Ovaj tjedan idu natječaji za gradnju tri električna broda Jadrolinije" [Oldtimers get a replacement. Tenders for the construction of three electric ships of Jadrolinija are open this week]. Novi List (in Croatian). Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  11. ↑ Šobak, Mateja (4 July 2023). "Novi natječaj za gradnju električnih brodova: Potrebna su 3 broda za 389 putnika" [New tender for the construction of electric ships: 3 ships for 389 passengers are needed]. Večernji list (in Croatian). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  12. ↑ Antešić, Orjana (22 December 2023). "Tri električna broda Jadrolinije gradit će Kraljevica, preostala je tek konačna ponuda i potpis ugovora" [Three electric ships of Jadrolinija will be built by Kraljevica, all that remains is the final offer and the signature of the contract]. Novi List (in Croatian). Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  13. ↑ Brnić, Marija (5 April 2023). "Jadrolinija kupuje nove i rabljene brodove za koje će potrošiti 99 milijuna eura" [Jadrolinija is buying new and used ships for which it will spend 99 million euros]. Poslovni dnevnik (in Croatian). Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  14. ↑ Antešić, Orjana (15 July 2023). "Jadrolinija predstavila nove katamarane: Kata i Danica za bržu i sigurniju vezu Rijeke i otoka" [Jadrolinija presented new catamarans: Kata and Danica for a faster and safer connection between Rijeka and the islands]. Novi List (in Croatian). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  15. ↑ Brkulj, Vedran (28 August 2023). "Jadrolinija obnavlja flotu, evo što planiraju kupiti" [Jadrolinija is renewing its fleet, here is what they plan to buy]. tportal.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "Novonabavljeni brod Unije preuzeo liniju Mali Lošinj – Unije – Vele Srakane – Susak" [The newly acquired Unije ship took over the line Mali Lošinj – Unije – Vele Srakane – Susak]. Novi List (in Croatian). 20 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  17. ↑ "Trajekti" [Ferries]. Jadrolinija (in Croatian). Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  18. ↑ "Katamarani" [Catamarans]. Jadrolinija (in Croatian). Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  19. ↑ "Klasični brodovi" [Conventional ships]. Jadrolinija (in Croatian). Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  20. ↑ "ADIO, LUBENICE! Posljednji pozdrav Jadrolinijinom trajektu" [GOODBYE, LUBENICE! A final salute to Jadrolinija's ferry]. Morski.hr (in Croatian). 6 May 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  21. ↑ Luković, Siniša (27 February 2023). "U Crnu Goru stiže više od pola vijeka stari trajekt: "Prizna" dolazi iz Hrvatske" [More than half a century old ferry arrives in Montenegro: "Prizna" comes from Croatia]. Vijesti (in Montenegrin). Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  22. ↑ "VIDEO Stotine ispratile omiljeni brod na posljednju plovidbu - Kapetan Tijata: "Bila je čast upravljati njime!"" [VIDEO Hundreds saw off their favorite ship on its last voyage - Captain of Tijat: "It was an honor to steer it!"]. morski.hr (in Croatian). 7 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  23. ↑ "Legenda o Perastu" (in Croatian).

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