Management

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Dario Marijan

Owner & General Manager

Dario’s passion for boats, boating and fishing is what got Nava started and keeps the company going.

The founder and owner of Nautika centar Nava, a successful businessman and visionary with impeccable taste in boats and a great ability to plan and predict trends and choose the right dealerships and partners to work with. Over the years Dario has also developed his fishing skills and won the best angler title at the Big Game Fishing world championship in Cabo San Lucas in 2008 and the second best angler in Costa Rica 2014.

Mia Marijan

CEO

Being around boats, fishing, and Nava and her father since she could barely walk certainly made a mark on Mia.

Although Mia pursued a different passion and interest – she has a degree in archaeology – it turns out the allure of Split and boats was impossible to resist. So Mia got more and more involved with Nava. At first, it was just helping out during boat shows but then she decided to join the Nava team full-time. She first started working as a sales representative. But now Mia is also the acting CEO. Mia is activly shaping company policies and strategies on boat sales and charter.


Sales

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Mia Marijan

Head of Sales Department

Being around boats, fishing, and Nava and her father since she could barely walk certainly made a mark on Mia.

Although Mia pursued a different passion and interest – she has a degree in archaeology – it turns out the allure of Split and boats was impossible to resist. So Mia got more and more involved with Nava. At first, it was just helping out during boat shows but then she decided to join the Nava team full-time. She first started working as a sales representative. But now Mia is also the acting CEO. Mia is activly shaping company policies and strategies on boat sales and charter.

Filip Moric

Sales Representative

Experienced salesman

Klemen Miksa

Sales Representative at Nava Boats Slovenia

Experienced salesman

Romano Moric

Sales Representative

Experienced salesman

Davor Dasovic

Sales Representative

Experienced salesman

Nina Marijan

Sales Representative

Much the same as her twin sister, Mia, Nina was more spending time on boats than not, especially in the summer.

Nina, too, followed different interests and has a degree in construction. But boating is becoming more and more important. She always helps out at Nava during boat shows and in busy seasons.

Nina Novak Kreso

Sales Admin

Nina just recently joined Nava’s sales team as an administrator.

She holds a Master’s in Financial Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing from the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism at the University of Split. She also spent several months in Warsaw on an Erasmus + grant. Nina’s communication, organization, and multitasking skills make her an ideal fit in our company and align with our commitment to excellence and customer-focused service.

Ourside work Nina’s interests extend to traveling, cooking, and baking, digital marketing, entrepreneurship and finance.

Marina Deronja

Sales Assistant

Marina is the newest member of the sales department.

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Charter

Tamara Jadric

Head of Charter Department

Tamara is our new Head of Charter Department. Her father, a sailor, instilled the love of sea and boats, and laid the foundation for her successful career in charter.

Tamara’s academic journey led her to a Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Traffic Engineering, and Marine Fisheries Engeenering from the Univeristy of Split. Her extensive professional experience, including roles as a director in various charter companies firms, reflects her dedication, precision, and commitment to excellence.

We welcomed Tamara for her exceptional organizational skills, dedication to her accumulated know-how of the charter industry, and a proven track record of success. Her passion for boating and her remarkable expertise in charter management perfectly align with our mission to provide outstanding service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

Outside the waves, Tamara finds joy in her love for horses, cherishing time with her children, and carefully balancing work and enjoying life.

Andrijana Ozretic

Fleet Manager

Andrijana has been enriching the Nava office with her optimism and cheerful character for more than 15 years.

She still sparks every Monday morning. Andrijana has been reigning over the charter department with professionalism and dedication, mastering the management of people and boats perfectly. With immaculate time management and her deadlines always in sight, Andrijana is has now taken over new tasks as the Fleet Manager. She is in charge of communication with all boat owners who have placed their vessel in our charter management program. Since she has been in charge of the charter department for so many years, and knows all the ins and out.

And Ms. Ozretic is truly a woman of many talents and duties. She follows up on all charter payments, invoices, and charter contracts and makes sure that all boat owners receive their monthly and annual financial statements and their income reports.

You are wondering if she still has some time for herself outside of running the show at Nava? Of course, Andrijana loves getting active in nature with her family and friends. And being the power woman she is, she also raises two amazing kids.

Lovorka Kalebic

Booking Admin

When we hired Lovorka in 2016, we knew we had landed ourselves a multi-talent. She graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Split with not one, but three majors: Italian language, literature, and art history.

But Ms. Kalebić is not just fluent in Italian, she also communicates in English and Russian regularly.

While her art history knowledge comes in handy when working as a local tourist guide, this also means she also knows plenty about the area and always has a fun fact ready for our guests.

And while her personality and beaming smile make her a great colleague to be around, she’s also in charge of key business activities. Lovorka handles bookings and communicates with guests and agents alike. Last but not least, you’ll find her down in the marina, welcoming you on board your charter yacht.

Andela Vuleta

Booking Agent

Andela joined Nava in 2019, and we actually sponsored her award at the Faculty of Maritime Studies. As it so happened, we were searching for a student to help out at the charter department.

It turned out Andela was our person! After her graduation, we offered her an intern position and she has been an important part of the charter team ever since. Andela speaks basic German and English fluently. Having previous experience in the charter business was also a big plus for landing a job at Nava.

She is always eager to share her thoughts and ideas, which helps the charter department work together better. Since she is also quick to learn, the team stays flexible and up-to-date.

Her positive attitude keeps us all feeling good and motivated to come up with new ideas.

Andela is in contact with guests and agents, works together with the rest of the team to prepare everything for guests’ arrival, and welcomes them at the office in Split and handles the paperwork.

Zeljana Peric

Booking Agent

Zeljana brings extensive experience to Nava’s charter department, having worked in the tourism and nautical industries as a booking agent, marina receptionist, and in tourist agencies.

Her roles have included sales, guest communication, coordination with partner agencies, and financial tasks such as invoicing. Notably, she began her career as a diving assistant, when her attention to detail and collaborative spirit were very important.

With a degree in Economics, majoring in tourism and hospitality, Zeljana has a strong foundation in market analysis, which she applies to the nautical tourism sector. She is highly proficient in digital tools and charter booking systems, making her an invaluable asset to the team. Fluent in English, she also has basic knowledge of Italian and German, enhancing her ability to connect with international clients.

Outside of work, Zeljana enjoys traveling, skiing, trivia quizzes, walking rescued dogs, and choir singing..

Marko Zarko

Booking Agent

Marko is Nava’s most recent “acquisition”.

Marko has a BA in economics in entrepreneurship and MA in marketing. He has been working in either tourism and travel or the banking and administration. We strongly believe all his experience has prepared him well for his position at Nava. He speaks fluently English and also some German and Spanish.

When he’s not at work, he loves to travel – distant destinations are his passion. Marko also likes to ski, play tennis and all kinds of sports and going out to clubs and restaurants.

Robert Ruzic

Base Manager

With 20 years and counting as Nava’s base manager, Robert, A.K.A. Riža, has become an institution in our marina.

He is the master of all charter boats and knows each one of them inside and out. From check-in to check-out, “Riža” is your #1 contact during your sailing adventure.
So you better add him to your contacts now, because no matter what happens on your charter, “Call Robert” will always provide a solution.
He will be there for you 24/7, yes, also at 3 am on a Tuesday.

His job description might say “support and logistics” but we all know there’s nothing Robert doesn’t do. After all, his job is to make sure you have the best charter in your life.
Or at least the best one this year, we can talk about the next year later.

While his motto might be “Pomalo”, or “take it easy”, he does not take his job lightly.
He’ll remain calm no matter how the wind blows and tackles every issue like an expert.

And if you already went from chartering to owning a boat, she is in the best hands with Robert. His expertise and attention to detail make him the best base manager any sailor could ask for.

If he’s not working his magic, solving problems, and making the impossible happen, you’ll most likely find Robert with his family or doing his favorite thing: sailing.

Mateo Popovic

Split Charter Base Attendant

Mate is Riža’s right hand. 

At our base, Mate takes care of our charter fleet, does check-ins and check-outs with our guests while also managing tasks among the Nava team.

With 20 years and counting as Nava’s base manager, Robert, A.K.A. Riža, has become an institution in our marina. He is the master of all charter boats and knows each one of them inside and out.

But most importantly, Mate is our Sails-Master. He knows everything there is to know about sails and can fix pretty much anything. With 15 years of experience at Nava, rest assured that Mate is the best guy for the job.

And if you think he is only setting sails in his work life, you are mistaken! Mate is also a licensed sailor. If he’s not with his family, you’ll find him spending time at sea.

Toni Jurko

Split Charter Base Attendant

Toni, AKA Viking, has been working as a charter base attendant in Split since 2022. 

He greets guests and hands over boats. In the off-season, he maintains the fleet and handles winterization. Toni helps ensure everything at the base runs smoothly.

Milan Andonovic

Split Charter Base Attendant

Milan is the newest part of the charter base team in Split. 

He works on boat maintenance in the off-season and greets guests and handles the boat handover process in high season. Milan checks each vessel is ready and properly presented before departure. With an extensive experience in the charter industry, his steady and reliable approach, he is a vital part in keeping daily operations at the base organized and efficient.

Sanja Vrkic

Head Housekeeper at Split Charter Base

Our head housekeeper has been part of Nava since 2013, starting as an assistant and taking over full responsibility for fleet cleaning in 2019. 

Sanja coordinates both in-house and outsourced cleaning staff to ensure all boats are cleaned to Nava standards before guests’ arrival. She personally checks each boat before hand-over, manages the supply of cleaning materials and galley inventory, and organizes the washing and delivery of bed linens. Her experience and attention to detail play a key role in maintaining the quality and presentation of our fleet.

Smiljana Louis

Housekeeper at Split Charter Base

After working part-time for our cleaning teams, Smiljana is now a full-time staff memeber. 

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Jure Kalajzic

Rogoznica Base Manager

Nava’s Charter Team would not be the same without Jure, and he is the base manager of our now largest charter base in Rogoznica.

After a lot of experience in tourism and especially working at the Zip line in Omis where he was in charge of entire groups of people who had never before experienced anything like it, Jure opted for a more laid-back position at Nava. Not that working at Nava means less work, but at least one is not directly responsible for the lives of people speeding down a zip line.

When he is not working, he is usually at a gig or rehearsal with his band where he plays the drums, or he is playing the guitar, or planning or taking the next trip with his beloved. The farther the destinations the more he likes it.

Stjepan Korculanin

Rogoznica Charter Base Attendant

Stipe joined Nava’s charter base in Rogoznica in 2022.

He graduated from a technical high school, worked as a skipper, and gained experience at other charter companies. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family but is also a passionate fisherman and angler, and an excellent futsal player. His practical knowledge and hands-on approach make him a valuable part of the team.

Stipe Jakus

Rogoznica Charter Base Attendant

Another Stipe joined Nava’s charter base in Rogoznica in 2023.

He finished a maritime high school, worked as a skipper, and gained experience at other charter companies. Outside of work, he’s an excellent bass-guitar player and has a band.

Stanko Prancic

Rogoznica Charter Base Attendant

Stanko joined Nava’s charter base in Rogoznica just recently, in 2024.

Stanko is an excellent skipper, and has extensive experience in the charter industry. Other than yachts Stanko maneuvers small aircrafts with or without engine.

Nina Radic

Rogoznica Charter Base Receptionist

Nina works part-time as a receptionist at our Rogoznica base.

She welcomes guests, handles check-in paperwork, enters crew lists, manages invoicing, and processes payments. Before joining Nava, she worked as head of sales in a furniture store. After years of commuting, she now enjoys the balance of working in her hometown and spending more time with her son.

Maja Lovric

Head Housekeeper at Rogoznica Charter Base

Maja joined Nava in 2022 after 18 years in retail.

She oversees boat cleanliness and prepares each yacht for guest arrival. Her duties include checking the boats before hand-over, supplying galley inventory, cleaning materials, making sure all bed linens are clean and distributed according to each charter guests’ needs, and coordinating with the cleaning teams. Maja values the convenience of working close to home, which allows her more time for her family, household, and the beach during the summer. In the off-season, she enjoys attending yoga classes in Rogoznica.

Katica Grgurevic

Housekeeper at Rogoznica Charter Base

Katica joined in Rogoznica Charter Base after cleaning part-time for Nava in 2023.

Maja and Katica check boats before hand-over together. She previously worked for years in a local bank branch until it closed, after which she began part-time cleaning for charter companies and private apartments. She enjoys working close to home, which gives her more time for her family, and relaxing at the beach during the summer.


Aftersales Department

Josip Bozic

Head of Aftersales Department

Josip joined the Volvo Penta Center back in 2006, right after high school.

He started as a service technician and passed all levels of the department to become the Volvo Penta Center manager in 2017. In his spare time he enjoys getting away with his family to the island of Solta.

Vjera Boko

Aftersales Administration & Coordination

Passionate about boating and dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, Vjera has been an integral part of the Nava family for almost 20 years.

With an economic degree and a rich background in the hospitality industry, our valued colleague, Vjera, joined the Nava family more than 15 years ago. Vjera was first assisting at sales, charter, and even boat shows, regattas, and company events, and later she transitioned to the accounting department. She was

Recently, she became Head of our Aftersales Department. She is in charge of keeping track of all the work that goes into delivering a first-grade boating experience. For instance, installing and ordering additional and optional equipment, interventions, spare parts, and working hours.

Beyond her professional work, she delights in capturing picturesque moments of Split’s sunsets and sunrises during her dog walks, as well as her culinary endeavors. Making the most of time with her daughter, or family, Vjera also enjoys dining or hiking with friends.

Nikolina Boskovic

Warranty Admin

Nikolina’s lifelong love of boats began in her childhood. Her father started taking Nikolina with him to boats and marinas.

While studying at the Maritime Faculty in Split Nikolina worked in faculty administration. After graduation, she started working in operational administration for passenger ships and continued as a procurement coordinator for these ships.

We welcomed Nikolina to our after sales Department to handle all warranty claims, regular boat and engine servicing and ordering spare parts.

After working hours Nikolina enjoys functional training, confectionery, and spending time with her small family.

Tonci Boko

Logistics

Toni is the one that is doing the handing over of boats, coordinating deliveries, and organizing services, repairs, and additional equipment installments.

Toni is a long-standing member of Nava staff. He has specialized in all types of delivery of new boats and is highly dedicated to after-sales support. He prepares and coordinates all new deliveries and is always at your service.

Milko Vuleta

Chief Electrician

Milko joined Nava in 2016.

Milko is an expert electrician who can make anything run on power, both on board and off board. He met his wife while working at Nava, and outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Frane Susko

Electrician

Frane joined Nava in 2018 as a skilled and highly experienced electrician.

He os responsible for ensuring all electrical systems on board and on shore function reliably and safely. His deep knowledge and hands-on approach make him a trusted member of the technical team.

Outside of work, Frane is a passionate mountaineer. He is a member of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) and volunteers as an instructor at the Croatian Mountaineering Association, where he shares his expertise and love for the outdoors.

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Dino Catipovic

Aftersales Technichian

Dino joined Nava’s team in 2017 as part of the charter department.

After working at the Rogoznica charter base for several years he is now part of the aftersales department. Outside of work he is a passionate sailor, angler and diver and loves to travel with his family.

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Martin Zarko

Aftersales Technichian

Martin is the most recent part of our growing Nava’s aftersales team.

Marko Skejic

Boat Handover Technichian

Marko has a rich background in boat maintenance, sales and charter.

After graduating from a high school in Split, he preferred skippering to studying and in 2024 joined Nava’s aftersales team.


Volvo Penta Department

Josip Bozic

Head of Volvo Penta Distribution Dealership

Josip joined the Volvo Penta Center back in 2006, right after high school.

He started as a service technician and passed all levels of the department to become the Volvo Penta Center manager in 2017. In his spare time he enjoys getting away with his family to the island of Solta.

Vasja Simeonov

Head of Volvo Parts & Accessories

Vasja joined Nava and Volvo 20 years ago.

Vasja has been with Nava for a long time. After the faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, Vasja worked as a Radio Officer at Mediteranska Plovidba and then came to work at Nava.

He keeps the warehouse well stocked and arranges that we have exactly the part that you need. He also makes sure that all the complaints are processed in a timely manner and he always puts the customer’s needs first.

Tonci Bozic

Sales & Administration

Tonci came to work at Nava in 2016 after finishing Graphic High School.

He is here to help you when purchasing a spare part for your engine or additional equipment for it.

Frano Krizanac

Sales Representative for Volvo Engines & Parts

Frano joined the Volvo and Nava team in 2019.

His training from Commercial High School makes him an excellent addition to the team.

Ivan Tomasovic

Sales Representative for Volvo Parts & Accessories

Ivan is a long term member of the Volvo team, since 2006.

If you are purchasing a spare part for your engine or additional equipment for it, Ivan will be happy to help. He finished Economics High School.

Duje Vidovic

Service Technician

Duje joined the Volvo Service team in 2018, shortly after finishing Maritime High School.

Luka Krizevic

Service Technician

Luka joined the Service team in 2017.

Ivano Kusanovic

Junior Service Technician

Ivano recently graduated from marine engineering high school.

During his studies, he completed his practicum at our Volvo Penta workshop, where he gained hands-on experience with marine engines and maintenance. Now part of the team, he continues to build his skills as a junior technician.

Ante Rezo

Junnior Service Technician

Simarly as Ivano, Ante is also one our youngest members of the Volvo Penta and Nava Team.


Accounting

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Silvija Negodic

Head of Accounting

Silvija is a licensed accountant with over two decades of experience.

She joined Nava’s Accounting Team in 2012 and brought with her a wealth of knowledge in managing finances for medium and small businesses. As our Head of Accounting, she oversees the accounting and finance team, ensuring smooth operations, accurate reporting, and effective financial planning. She collaborates closely with management to optimize cash flow and guide financial strategies.

Beyond her professional life, Silvija finds joy in exploring nature and traveling with her family and friends.

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Ana Zuric

Senior Accountant

Ana joined Nava’s team in 2015 after working in various accounting teams and companies (everything from meat industry to shipments)

Ana is helping out with payments, doing all the “back office” stuff. When she’s not at Nava she’s walking her dog. Ana has discovered their passion for mountains and hiking and has recently acquired a diploma from the Croatian Mountaineering Association.

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Nikolina Bugarin

Senior Accountant

Nikolina joined Nava’s Accounting team just recently but has been closely cooperating with the Accounting team since 2021.

Nikolina easily manages accounts, figures and deadlines with a smile on her face. When she is not at work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.


IT

Duje Pandzic

Head of IT

Our Head of IT holds two degrees and has been working for Nava, the family company, since his college days.

One is from the Faculty of Organization and Informatics and the second one from the Academy of Arts in Split, where he studied film and video. He initially worked with Nava also as a designer and official photographer, but as the company grew, he transitioned into a full-time IT role.

Meticulous, thorough, and highly dedicated, he ensures the security and stability of all our systems and digital infrastructure. Outside of work, he enjoys disconnecting from technology and spending time with his family at his grandparents’ house on a small island near Hvar.


Marketing

Jelena Delic

Head of Marketing Department

Jelena first joined Nava in the Accounting Department but her talents were soon noticed by the management…

Being a master’s graduate of Maritime Management and with an excellent student job experience in a big supermarket where she coordinated and supervised other students and employees, Jelena was a perfect fit for Nava. Her talents with Excel and her eye for details, and numbers came so handy.

She quickly became the Jack of all trades and loves analyzing and gathering data and figures. Moreover, Jelena presents and interprets them with such ease. This makes her Cost-Income tables for charter management easy to understand and ready for planning your investment.

Her talents don’t stop there. She has been the main project manager for the latest web-site, organization of the Adriatic Lagoon Regatta, etc.

Outside work, she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and colleagues.

Jelena Banovic

Marketing Content Coordinator

Jelena joined Nava in 2014 after “wasting away” several years in the banking sector.

With a degree in tourism communicology, Jelena worked in one of the first online agencies for private accommodation fresh out of college. Due to her passion for foreign languages, she speaks English, German, French and some Italian and Russian, she managed to get back to her desired profession – tourism. Because of her awesome writing skills (in Croatian, as well as English) and the desire to learn and take interest in new marketing trends, she ended up in the marketing department. She worked on launching the new navaboats website back in 2015, as well as this one, coordinated the EU grant project, Adriatic Lagoon Regattas, all the Erasmus interns that Nava has been welcoming since 2014. Helping out in charter during the summer seasons is also on her task list.

When she’s not working or taking care of her 4 daughters, Jelena likes to relax at home with some yoga, or a good book, bake cookies, plan the next family trip, or dance.

Ljubica Topic

Marketing Assistant

Ljubica joined Nava’s marketing team in 2023 as a student of maritime management.

After completing her studies, we offered her a position, and to our delight, she accepted. She contributes to creating content for social media, writing blogs, news articles, and newsletters. Ljubica also assists in coordinating events related to Nava, such as the Lagoon Escapade, Open Days, and boat shows. She enjoys weekend trips, traveling, spending time with her dog, and social gatherings with good food, a glass of wine, and vinyl records. With a passion for marketing, she takes additional courses and projects now and then to deepen her knowledge and experience and also works on some faculty projects.


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