Olimp Defense Group M46 speedboat under investigation after Brijuni incident

An investigation has been launched following an incident involving the M46 speedboat on Brijuni. The vessel, owned by Olimp Defense Group, was found by police without its required registration markings displayed. While authorities are investigating the circumstances, the company maintains that the boat is a civilian-registered development and demonstration platform used for testing autonomous navigation technology.

The company has denied allegations that the crew misrepresented themselves as a military or diplomatic delegation, asserting that all fees for the National Park and mooring were paid. They noted that the vessel's military-style appearance is due to its design similarities to official versions of the platform used by the Croatian Coast Guard and Customs Administration.

Background details reveal a complex history for the M46. Twelve years ago, the vessel was reportedly offered to Jeffrey Epstein, though the deal did not materialize. More recently, Olimp Nautika acted as a subcontractor in a procurement process for a new Croatian Ministry of the Interior patrol boat valued at over five million euros. Additionally, one of the key figures associated with Olimp Nautika, Slovenian businessman Kristijan Gnilšak, was previously convicted in Slovenia for illegal asset acquisition.