Emerging European Marine Markets Report 2009

Slovenia

Contents

Summary & Overview 69Statistics & Data 70Leisure Boatbuilding 71Leisure Boat Imports 72-73Marine Equipment Distribution 74-76Marine Equipment Manufacturers 77Marine Engine Suppliers 78Charter Industry 79Ports, Harbours & Marinas 80Repair & Refit Yards 81Boat Shows 82Media 83General Guidance & Advice and Useful Contacts 84-85

Slovenia (Slovenija)

SUMMARY AND OVERVIEW

Slovenia declared its independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991 and became a full member of the EU in 2004 and in January 2007 adopted the Euro as its currency. Trading with Slovenian companies is therefore very straightforward with no restrictions on the flow of goods and the currency stability afforded by the Euro. Another attraction for British businesses is that English is widely spoken here. It has a population of just over 2 million and shares borders with Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia and with a 46.6km stretch of coastline on the Gulf of Trieste in the Adriatic.

Notwithstanding the global economic slowdown since around the middle of 2008 affecting all countries in the EU, Slovenia has seen rapid economic growth in the last decade and its population enjoys a very high standard of living with GDP per capita and purchasing power reaching almost 88% of the EU average. Slovenia has excellent infrastructure, a well-educated work force, and a strategic location between the Balkans and Western Europe.

Although Slovenia has only a short coastline, the marine industry and business in leisure boats is thriving. Tourism represents an important part of the economy (6% of GDP and rising) and the coastal tourism shows the strongest growth potential in the country. Although only 46.6km long Slovenia’s coastline on the Adriatic Sea has a lot of commercial and leisure marine activity. Sandwiched between the Italy and Croatia it makes a popular tourist destination and natural starting point for yachting expeditions in the Adriatic. It helps that recreational boating is a favourite pastime of the Slovenes whose main tourist destination in the summer is the Adriatic coast. It is also popular with foreign boat owners who use the Slovenian coast as a starting point for their nautical holidays on the Adriatic; among them Germans, Italians, Austrians, Swedes, Dutch and Brits. The climate on the Slovenian coast is Mediterranean which means that the high nautical season is very long: from April to October.

Picture: CIA World Factbook

Slovenia has three marinas and a surprising amount of activity in the leisure marine sector considering the size of its population and short coastline. This means that it offers good opportunities for British exporters who want to take advantage of its strategic location and ease of business interaction. Although the potential level of exports will never match many of its larger EU neighbours, the lack of barriers to entry into this market make it well worth exploring. Many of the companies servicing the Slovenian market also service Croatia and other Balkan countries such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro all with growing leisure marine sectors, meaning that a Slovenian partner might be sufficient to cover the whole region, depending on the goods and service on offer. The market is served by a very good and popular annual boat show at Marina Portoroz and another at Marina Izola, the former certainly worth a visit by anyone wishing to make contacts and enter this market.

STATISTICS AND DATA

Population 2,005,692 (July 2009 est.)Currency Euro (€)VAT 20%GDP per capita $29,500 (2008 est.)Coastline 5,835 km (islands 4,058 km)Boat Park 12,471 (2009 registered 3m – 24m)Boat Ownership / capita 1/359

Source: CIA –The World Factbook, Slovenian Maritime Administration

LEISURE BOATBUILDING

Seaway Group (J&J Design Studio)Zapuze 10a, 4275 Begunje, Slovenia Tel: +386 4 5727 700 Fax: +386 4 5727 760www.seaway.siinfo@seaway.si

Type: High tech (carbon / epoxy) power and sailboats up to 50m Models: Skagen 50, Shipman, Greenline Output: N/K

Seaway is a very influential and accomplished design and engineering company as well as constructor of high tech powerboats and sailboats. The company started out as the J&J Design Studio, founded by the very highly respected Jernej and Japec Jakopin. Well known for innovative design and construction techniques, the company employs the latest carbon / epoxy resin infusion techniques and is currently working on a 33’ hybrid propulsion motor cruiser (Greenline 33’). Seaway offers design and engineering services to production power and sailboat builders as well as plug and pattern-making through to full production. High profile clients of Seaway include: Bavaria, Jeanneau, Beneteau Group, Dufour, Etap, Arcoa, SAS-Vektor, Cantiere del Pardo, Skagen, Windy.

Elan Marine d.o.o.Begunje 1, SI-4275, Begunje na Gorenjskem, SloveniaTel: +386 4 535 13 70, Fax: +386 4 535 13 60www.elan-yachts.comelan.marine@elan.si

Type: Light displacement sailboats between 9m and 16.5m and performance motor cruisers from10 to 15m

Models: Elan 340, 380, 410, 450, Impression 344, 384, 434, 514, Elan power 35, 42, 48

Output: 250 boats per year (2007 / 2008) – estimated 70 boats in 2009

LEISURE BOAT IMPORTS

A-MAR & Co.WTC, Dunajska 158, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 569 1208 Fax: +386 1 569 1209www.amar-co.sia-mar@siol.netDealer for: Windy Boats, Astondoa, Bavaria Motor Boat, Aquador

Adrianautic d.o.o. (Diamantinvest d.o.o.)Stegne 13, Ljubljana 1000, SloveniaTel: +386 (0)1 583 7230 Fax: +386 (0) 1 519 8020www.diamantinvest.siwolfw@adrianautic.comDealer for: Grand Soleil

Best Boats Yachting D.o.o.Dunajska cesta 119, Ljubljana 1000, SloveniaTel: +386 1 565 50 75 Fax: +386 1 565 50 76www.bby.siinfo@bby.siContact: J. KorencDealer for: Cranchi, Fratelli Aprea, Pirelli (speed boats), Wim van der Walk, Fjord, Canados

BTS Company d.o.o. Bratislavska 5, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 5841 500 Fax: +386 1 5841 501www.beneteau.bts-company.sinautic@bts-company.siDealer for: Beneteau sail & power

Burin YC d.o.o.Rojčeva 26, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel: +386 1 5201 866 Fax: +386 5201 863 www.burin-club.cominfo@burin-club.comContact: David Hawlina Dealer for: Elan, Alliura

Comit d.o.o.Ales Jeriha, Krziceva ulica 7, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel: +386 1 436 1182 Fax: +386 1 436 1195www.comit.siinfo@comit.siDealer for: Hanse Yachts

Euromarine d.o.o.Slovenska 30, 1000 LjubljanaTel: +386 1 426 05 16 Fax: +386 1 426 05 17www.euromarine.sieuromarine@siol.netDealer for: Jeanneau

X- Yachts Jadran d.o.o.Cesta v Mestni Log 55, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 41 730 970 Fax: +386 59 062 132www.x-yachts.six-yachts-jadran@siol.comContact: Miha SpendalDealer For: X -Yachts

Jonathan Yachting d.o.o.Cesta Solinarjev 4, Portoroz , 6320, SloveniaTel: +386 (0)5 6778 930 Fax: +386 (0)5 6778 935www.jonathan-yachting.eusale@jonathan-yachting.siContact: Peter Prelovsek, Rudi FrantarDealer for: Dufour, Archambault, Nautitech

MennYacht d.o.o.Obala 114 b, 6320 Portorož, SloveniaTel: +386 5 617 92 00 Fax: +386 5 617 92 10www.mennyacht.cominfo@MennYacht.comContact: Matjaž MURKODealer for: Ferretti Group Yachts

SB Jaht d.o.o. Kotnikova 5, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 430 1490 Fax: +386 1 430 1495www.sbyacht.siinfo@sbyacht.siDealer for: Rodman, SAS-Vektor

Spectator Solis d.o.o.Precna 6, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +385 (0) 1615 8858Fax: +385 (0)1 615 8859www.spectatorsolis.comuros.goles@spectatorsolis.comContact: Uros GolesDealer for: Sunseeker

T.T.Y. d.o.o.tragovina, storitve in svetovanje, d.o.o. Komenskega 12, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 2 34 53 70 Fax: +386 1 2 34 53 71www.tty.sitomaz.kunaver@siol.comContact: Tomaz KunaverDealer for: Bavaria, Fountaine-Pajot

Yucca Boats d.o.oCesta v Mestni Log 88, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel.: +386 1 28 06 900 Fax: +386 1 28 06 909www.yuccaboats.siyucca.portoroz@siol.netContact: Tomaz Fakin

Dealer for: Azimut-Benetti, Sea Ray, Maxum, Bayliner, Aquador, Trophy, Quicksilver

MARINE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION

Due to the proximity of the market, many brands are represented through Croatian or even Italian distributors. However, there are still a number of professional and pro-active distributors in Slovenia. Due to the size of the market and the geography some brands are represented on the market through retail stores rather than distributors.

AS Domžale Moto Center d.o.o. Blatnica 3a, 1236 Trzin, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 1 562 37 00 Fax: +386 (0) 1 562 37 05www.as-domzale-motoc.siiztok.dominko@honda-as.comContact: Iztok DominikoDistributed products include: Honda Marine, Caribe Inflatable Boats

Auto Performance d.o.o.PE Smarca, Kamniska 25, Smarca 1241 – Kaminik, SloveniaTel: +386.1.839.50.75 Fax: +386.1.839.50.76www.autoperformance.siinfo@autoperformance.siDistributed products include: Selva Marine, Mercury

Belcon & S.Y.S. d.o.oCesta Solinarjev 6 , Portoroz, SI-6320, SloveniaPhone: +386 5 6770 119 Fax: +386 5 773 229Email: belcon@sys.siDistributed products include: Raymarine, Scanstrut

DNA d.o.o. Kantetova 85, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 41 730 970 Fax: +386 1 2576 606www.dna.siinfo@dna.siDistributed products include: Holmatro, Gori Propeller, Ronstan, Lopolight

Galio d.o.o. Dragomelj 63, 1230 Domžale, SloveniaTel: +386 1 5626 731 Fax: +386 1 5626 731www.galio.sigalio@siol.netDistributed products include: Maestral RIBs

Harken Adriatik d.o.o. Obala 107, 6320 Portoroz, SloveniaTel: +386 5 6774122 Fax: +386 5 6774122www.harken.siinfo@harken.siDistributed products include: Harken

Harpoon Elektronika d.o.o. Hrastovec 14, 1236 Trzin, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 1 562 23 23 Fax: +386 (0) 1 562 13 57www.harpoon.siinfo@harpoon.siDistributed products include: Flexiteek, Scanstrut, Solara, Simrad, B&G

Kon Tiki Solar d.o.o. Ljubljanska 21k, 1241 Kamnik, Slovenia Tel: +386 (0) 1 831 0380 Fax: +386 (0) 1 831 0385 www.kontiki-solar.sikon.tiki.solar@siol.net Distributed products include: Solar World, Waeco mobile, Steca, Phaesun

Mastervolt Adria d.o.o. (area headquarters)Delavska cesta 24, 4208 Sencur, SloveniaT:+386 (0) 4 279 11 44www.mastervolt.sipostmaster@mastervolt.siDistributed products include: Mastervolt

Mavox d.o.o.Prezihova ul. 7, Sp. Jarse, 1230 Domzale, SloveniaTel: +386 (0)41 44 22 22email: mvodusek@siol.netDistributed products include: Henri-Lloyd

MennYacht d.o.o. Obala 114b, 6320 Portoroz, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 56 17 92 00www.mennyacht.cominfo@mennyacht.comDistributed products include: Wiliams Jet Tenders

Nautic ServiceKopalisko nabrezje 5 , Koper, 6000, SloveniaTel: +386 41 632 174 Fax: +386 5 6261 091www.nautic-service.netinfo@nautic-service.netDistributed products include: Raymarine

Seawave Marine d.o.o.Alpska cesta 43, 4248 Lesce, SloveniaTel: +386 4 5302 444 Fax: +386 4 5302 440www.seaway-marine.siinfo@seaway-marine.siDistributed products include: Lewmar, Yanmar, Tohatsu, Zodiac, Rutgerson

Seaway TiM d.o.o.Ukmarjeva 2, LUCIJA - PORTOROŽ Tel: +386 (0) 5 6778125 Fax: +386 (0) 5 6778125www.seaway-tim.cominfo@seaway-tim.comDistributed products include: Gottifredi, Tack Tick, Spinlock, Clamcleats, Tylaska, TuffLuff, Gill, Olympic Sails, Victory Sailmakers, Nautivela, Musto Skiff

SkatDvorska Vas 30A Electronic Point, Begunje, 4275, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 41 633 197 Fax: +386 (0) 4 530 7342skat@g-kabel.siDistributed products include: Raymarine, Mastervolt

Ski & Sea d.o.o.Mariborska 200/a, 3000 Celje, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 3 492 00 40 Fax: 03 492 00 42 www.ski-sea.sIinfo@ski-sea.siDistributed products include: Sea-doo, Evinrude

Skipper d.o.o. Cesta solinarjev 2, 6320 Portorož, SlovenijaTel: + 386 (0) 5 67 770 10 Fax: + 386 (0) 5 67 770 13www.skipper.siskipper@siol.netContacts: Parunov Branislav, Mario K. GaspicDistributed products include: Velocitek, Quick Windlasses, Aqua Filta

TramontanaTesovnikova 88, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel.: + 386 (0) 1 568 37 32 Fax: +386 (0) 1 565 48 88www.tramontana-net.siinfo@tramontana-net.siDistributed products include: BEP Marine, Andersen Winches, FloJet, Facnor, Nautix, Beta Marine, Soromap, Moonlight Hatches, Origo-Dometic, Blue Wave, Anchorlift

Yucca Boats d.o.oCesta v Mestni Log 88, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Tel.: +386 1 28 06 900 Fax: +386 1 28 06 909www.yuccaboats.siyucca.portoroz@siol.netContact: Tomaz FakinDistributed products include: Star Brite, Besto, Prorainer, Geonav, Navionics, Ritchie

MARINE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

Astel d.o.oDutovlje 138, 6221 Dutovlje, SloveniaTel: +386 5-7310771 Fax: +386 5-7310789www.astel-marine.comastel@siol.netManufactured products: Wireless docking controls, underwater lights, alarm systems

Supreme d.o.o.Obrtna ulica 9, 6310 Izola, SloveniaTel: +386 5 640 52 52 Fax: +386 5 640 52 53www.supreme.sisupreme-sails@siol.netManufactured products: Sailmaker

Yacht Interior BobicPodbevskova 29, 8000 Novo Mesto, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 7-393 3100 Fax: +386 (0) 7 393 3109www.bobic-interior.cominfo@mizarstvo-bobic.siManufactured products: Yacht interior specialists

MARINE ENGINE SUPPLIERS

CATERPILLARTEKNOXGROUP S.A. PS (SLOVENIA)POD JELSAMI, 10, GROSUPLJE, GROSUPLJE SI-1290, Slovenia

ANKERS D.O.O.PLANINSKA ULICA 7, LJUBLJANA, LJUBLJANA SI-1231, Slovenia

NAUTIC SERVICE D.O.O.KOPALISKO NABREZJE 5, KOPER SI-6000, Slovenia

CUMMINS MERCRUISER DIESELFelix Yachting d.o.o. Tomaziceva 4a, 6310 Izola, SloveniaTel: +386 05 641 7446 Fax: +386 05 641 5157 felix.yachting@email.si

Nautic ServiceKopalisko nabrezje 5 , Koper, 6000, SloveniaTel: +386 41 632 174 Fax: +386 5 6261 091www.nautic-service.netinfo@nautic-service.net

Marina Portoroz d.d.Cesta solinarjev 8, SI - 6320 PortorožTel: +386 5 6761200 Fax: +386 5 6761510www.marinap.siinfo@marinap.siContact: Milan Prapotnik

MAN No official importer listed; only Croatian service agents - www.man-engines.com/en/contact.jsp

MTUAC - Sistemi d.o.o. Baragova ul. 5, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 588 3630 Fax: +386 15 346565 www.ac-sistemi.siinfo@ac-sistemi.si

SCANIAScania Slovenija d.o.o.Cesta v Gorice 28, 1002 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel:+386(0)12427606 Fax:+386(0)12427670www.scania.siinfo@scania.si

VOLVO PENTAVolvo Penta Service Kocjan Sergij spPareceg 12c, 6333 Secovije, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 5 6722039 Fax: +386 (0) 5 6720039sergej.kocjan@siol.netSergej Kocjan

Outboard engines are distributed through a network of general marine equipment distributors, as detailed above.

CHARTER INDUSTRY

Slovenian Tourist BoardDunajska 156, 1000 LjubljanaTel: +386 (0) 1 5891 845 Fax: +386 (0) 1 5891 841www.slovenia.infotina.kriznar@slovenia.infoContact : Tina Kriznar

Adrianautic d.o.o. (Diamantinvest d.o.o.)Stegne 13, Ljubljana 1000, SloveniaTel: +386 (0)1 583 7230 Fax: +386 (0) 1 519 8020www.diamantinvest.siwolfw@adrianautic.com

Burin YC d.o.o.Proletarska 4, Ljubljana-Moste, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 1 520 18 64 Fax: +386 (0) 1 520 18 50Charter direct: + 386 30 643 033www.burin-club.cominfo@burin-club.comContact: David Hawlina

Jonathan Yachting d.o.o.Cesta Solinarjev 4, Portoroz , 6320, SloveniaTel: +386 (0)5 6778 930 Fax: +386 (0)5 6778 935www.jonathan-yachting.eusale@jonathan-yachting.siContact: Peter Prelovsek, Rudi Frantar

MennYacht d.o.o.Obala 114 b, 6320 Portorož, SloveniaTel: +386 5 617 92 00 Fax: +386 5 617 92 10www.mennyacht.comcharter@mennyacht.com

Nautica d.o.o.Arajevska 6/a, Karlovac, Sloveniawww.nautica.hrnautica@ka.t-com.hrContact: Nenad Borčić

PORTS, HARBOURS & MARINAS

There are three marinas in Slovenia: Portoroz, Izola and Koper with a total of 1,800 berths. A major problem in Slovenia, like many places, is the lack of marina berths. There are approximately 900 new berths planned in all three marinas throughout 2009/ 2010, although some development has slowed due to the current economic climate.

Marina IzolaTomaziceva 10, 6310 Izola, SloveniaTel: +86 5 6400 250 Fax: +386 5 6418 346www.marinaizola.cominfo@marinaizola.com

650 berths on the water and 100 on land. Repair refit services New boats sales and brokerage On site chandleries Managed by Porting d.o.o

Marina KoperKopalisko nabrezje 5, 6000 Koper, SloveniaTel: 386 5 6626 100 Fax: +86 5 6626 161www.marina-koper.siinfo@marina-koper.siContact: Fiorenzo Lupieri

75 berths for vessels up to 18m Owned by Istrabenz Group, a holding company whose primary business is

oil and gas €13m expansion plan (2009/2010) to create a further 650 berths

Marina PortorozCesta solinarjev 8, 6320 Portoroz, SloveniaTel: +386 5 6761 100 Fax: +386 5 6761 510www.marinap.simarina.portoroz@marinap.si

Largest marina in Slovenia 1,000 berths for boats of up to 22m (650 on the water and 350 on land). 3 mobile cranes for boats of 20 to 50 tonnes and fixed lifts of 5 and 7.5

tonnes Authorised service agents for: Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo Penta, Yanmar Venue for Internautica trade fair Owned by the largest tourist company in Slovenia, Terme Catez

REPAIR AND REFIT YARDS

Although the three Slovenian marinas all have companies operating within them offering repair and general service functions, the one main repair and refit facility with the capacity to take on vessels up to 60m is Shipyard Izola:

Shipyard Izola p.l.c.Cankarjev drevored 23, 6310 Izola, SloveniaTel: +386 (0) 5 66 30 950 Fax: +386 (0) 5 66 30 952www.shipyardizola.siinfo@shipyardizola.siContact: Tomaz Jelocnik

Commercial ship and Superyacht repair & refit Shipyard area of 40,000 m2 Workshops and stores 6,800 m2 170 m of prime water front with 700 m available for berthing 8,500 tons lifting capacity for the vessels up to 25,000 dwt 2 slipways with total area of 1,800 m2 for repair/new build of vessels up

to 60m and 16m wide (700 tons)

BOAT SHOWS

Internautica is the main show in Slovenia and the 2009 event reported very similar visitor numbers to 2008, albeit with a lower overall level of business done. Both trade fairs are accompanied by regattas and other nautical events.

Internautica International Boat Show - 11-16 May, 2010**Marina Portoroz d.d., Cesta Solinarjev 8, Sl-6320 Portoroz, SloveniaTel: +386 5 6761 403 Fax: +386 5 6761 210www.internautica.netoffice@internautica.netOrganiser:

INTERNAUTICA-Studio37 d.o.o. & Marina Portoroz d.d.Dunajska 1191000 LjubljanaSloveniaTel: +386 1 565 5126 ax: +386 1 565 5076office@internautica.netContact: Jurij Korenc, Executive Director

Exhibitors: 454 (2009)* Total visitors: 28,675 (2009)*

*Audited: Eventeam d.o.o. Slovenia (2009)** IFBSO

Izola Boat Show – 22-27 September, 2009Marina Izola, Tomažičeva 4a, 6310 Izola, SloveniaTel: +86 5 6400 250 Fax: +386 5 6418 346www.izolaboatshow.comOrganiser:

Exponautic, d.o.oSlovenska 30, Ljubljana, Slovenia (Euromarine, d.o.o. business offices)Tel: +386 1 426 05 16 Fax: +386 1 426 05 17info@izolaboatshow.comContact: Sandi Fon

Exhibitors: 46 (200 boats) (2008) (unaudited) Total visitors: 15,000 (2008) (unaudited)

MEDIA

Navtika Kapitalwww.revijakapital.com/navtika/Published by:

Založba KAPITAL d.o.o. Titova cesta 8, SI-2000 Maribor, SloveniaTel: +386 2 2349 400 Fax: +386 2 2349 413kapital@zalozbakapital.si

Magazine published monthly in 8,000 copies as a supplement of the Kapital, a magazine for finance and business. Editorial covers all topics relating to recreational boating including regatta reports, gear testing and advice.

Val Navtikawww.val-navtika.netPublished by:

Rex d.o.o. Cesta v mestni log 88a, 1000 Ljubljana, SloveniaTel: +386 1 283 94 99 Fax: +386 1 283 95 44reklame@val-navtika.net

Magazine published monthly in 9,800 copies. All areas of leisure boating are covered form dinghies to luxury motor cruisers. Printed editions and online covers news, interviews, boats test, general advice and forums.

GENERAL GUIDANCE, ADVICE FOR BRITISH EXPORTERS AND USEFUL CONTACTS

Boat registration – All vessels between 3m and 24m in Slovenia have to be registered with the Slovenian Maritime Administration.

Slovenian Maritime AdministrationUkmarjev trg 2, SI-6000 Koper, SloveniaTel: +386 5 6632 100 Fax: +386 5 6632 102Tel: + 386 5 6632 106 (Harbour master Office)Tel: + 386 5 6632 132 (Seafarers certificates)www.up.gov.si/en/about_the_slovenian_maritime_administration/zemljevid/ursp.box@gov.siContact: Tomo Borovničar

Slovenian Sailing FederationKopalisko nabrezje 5, SI-6000 Koper, SloveniaTel: + 386 5 626 1515 Fax: + 386 5 627 2420info@jadralna-zveza.siwww.jadralna-zveza.siContact: Bojan Gale, Secretary General

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