A New Address at the Centre of Mediterranean Yachting
There are few places where the international yachting community naturally comes together quite like Monaco. With Port Hercule as its backdrop and a calendar filled with maritime events, the Principality continues to attract companies looking to strengthen their presence within the world’s most established luxury yacht ecosystem. Against this setting, Navis Marine celebrated the opening of its new Monaco office with an evening reception at the Wine Palace, bringing together clients, industry professionals, media representatives and familiar faces from the local yachting community.
Attending the Navis Marine launch offered an opportunity to experience more than the unveiling of a new office. It reflected the company’s next stage of development, connecting its long-standing Adriatic expertise with the wider Mediterranean market. Conversations throughout the evening centred on the evolving international yacht brokerage landscape and Monaco’s role as a meeting point for owners, shipyards and professionals working across premium global yacht sales.
The new office, located at Port Hercule, immediately places Navis Marine within one of the industry’s most recognised destinations, reinforcing its commitment to serving an international clientele while expanding its brokerage and sales activities from the Principality.
An Evening That Brought Together the Yachting Community
Wine Palace provided an elegant setting for the celebration. As guests arrived throughout the evening, the atmosphere remained relaxed, allowing conversations to develop naturally between yacht owners, brokers, partners and invited journalists.
Rather than feeling like a formal corporate launch, the reception carried the character of a gathering among professionals who already share strong ties within the Mediterranean boating industry. The venue’s refined interiors, paired with carefully selected wines and understated hospitality, complemented the occasion without overshadowing its purpose.
From my perspective, one of the evening’s strongest qualities was its authenticity. There was a genuine sense of anticipation surrounding the Navis Marine’s arrival in Monaco, yet the focus remained on building relationships rather than creating spectacle. It is this balance that often defines successful gatherings in the Principality, where meaningful conversations frequently become the highlight of the event.
The occasion also reflected Monaco’s continuing importance as a destination where international yacht brokerage businesses establish lasting connections while remaining close to clients operating across European waters.
Building on Experience While Looking Ahead
Founded in 2010 by Gordan Zadro, Navis Marine has steadily expanded its activities from Croatia into neighbouring markets, developing expertise across new yacht sales, brokerage, charter management and yacht consultancy.
Speaking during the evening, Chief Operating Officer Fredrik Delić described Monaco as a natural meeting point for the international yachting industry and highlighted the company’s intention to strengthen links between its Adriatic operations and the broader Mediterranean market.
Founder and CEO Gordan Zadro reflected on the company’s development over the past fifteen years, emphasising values of professionalism, integrity and long-term commitment that continue to shape its direction today.
These remarks resonated with the evening’s atmosphere. Rather than presenting growth purely through numbers, the discussion focused on continuity, relationships and maintaining consistent standards while entering new markets.
The Monaco Navis Marine office will also serve as the exclusive representative for Solaris and Stradivari boating brands, while acting as the company’s international sales and brokerage hub for clients seeking premium vessels across multiple markets.
Strengthening a Mediterranean Presence
The opening follows Navis Marine’s continued regional expansion and reflects a broader strategy of bringing services closer to clients throughout the Mediterranean. With offices already established across Croatia and Slovenia, Monaco represents another important connection within the company’s international network.
The local office operates under the commercial direction of Carlos Vassallo, whose experience further supports the company’s presence in the Principality.
As conversations unfolded during the reception, it became clear that Monaco remains far more than a prestigious address. It is a place where yacht builders, brokerage specialists, owners and advisors interact on a daily basis, making proximity an important advantage for businesses working within this sector.
This strategic location allows Navis Marine to engage more directly with clients involved in luxury yacht brokerage while strengthening its participation in premium global yacht sale opportunities across the Mediterranean.
A Meaningful Addition to Monaco’s Maritime Landscape
Leaving Wine Palace at the end of the evening, what remained most memorable was not simply the announcement of a new office but the sense of continuity it represented. Monaco has long welcomed companies that contribute to its international maritime identity, and Navis Marine now becomes part of that evolving story.
The event successfully balanced celebration with substance, offering guests an opportunity to exchange ideas, reconnect with colleagues and discover the company’s vision for its next phase of growth.
As the Mediterranean yachting market continues to evolve, Monaco remains an essential crossroads for international business, bringing together expertise, innovation and longstanding relationships within the industry. Navis Marine’s arrival adds another chapter to this dynamic environment, reinforcing the Principality’s reputation as a destination where luxury yacht brokerage continues to develop on a global scale.
For those present, the evening offered more than an introduction to a new office. It reflected the importance of trust, collaboration and shared ambition within an industry where reputation is built over time. In a setting as closely connected to the sea as Monaco, that message felt entirely fitting, making the celebration a memorable occasion for everyone who gathered to mark this new beginning.
by Sara Moradi