Valorica Shipbuilding
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| Shipyard | |
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Haylli Medeiras (President) |
Number of employees | 13,215 |
| Parent | Valorica Marine |
Valorica Shipbuilding is a major Cartadanian shipbuilder and shipyard, as well as the primary shipbuilding division of Valorica Marine, located in the eponymic city of Valorica, Triessa. Established in 1883 as the Valorica Marine Dock, the shipyard has become a critical component of Cartadania's maritime capabilities and its position has historically made it the most important shipyard in the country. Similar to its sister yard in Santária, Valorica Shipbuilding plays a pivotal role in supporting the Cartadanian Navy, being one of three providers of submarines and is specifically the sole yard responsible for the design, construction, and refueling of the Kona-class attack submarine. Valorica has also been involved in the development of foreign vessels, alongside Santária Yards, including the Pelaxian Hugo Charpantier-class frigate.
Like Valorica Marines's other shipyards, Valorica Shipbuilding is involved in the construction of both naval and commercial vessels, particularly cruise ships and other high-value vessels. Its location has made it a site of particular interest, both to foreign and domestic consumers, as well as foreign and domestic threats, especially during the Great Wars. Its status as the largest and most important private shipyard in the country has garnered a maritime image not only closely associated with the city of Valorica and Triessa, but Cartadania as a whole.
Valorica Marine is a major employer for the state of Triessa as a whole, and Valorica Shipbuilding is no exception to this. It is a major employer for residents of southern Triessa and Acara, as well as portions of southern Canterra province in Caphiria, many of whom enter via the bi-national STARS agreement. It is jointly building both the Spitzer- and Izabel Stellara-classes of guided-missile destroyers, alongside sister yard, Santária Yards, while the Stellara-class is also built by Elisabeth Iron Works.