Italy in the top 10 for the number of shipyards

Confindustria Nautica

There is a turnover of almost 6 billion euros last year and exports for approximately 3 billion euros, the highest ever.

It is certainly a golden moment that must drive us to think ahead and face the new global challenges, including the ecological transition.Yare is the ideal occasion to address these issues thanks to the presence of important companies operating globally in the superyacht segment and pursuing ways to improve their products and services. Vincenzo Poerio, President of Yare

The numbers

In the range 30 – 45m, a + 1,209 units is expected in the decade 2020/2030; between 45 and 60m, an increase of 290 yachts. For fleet in the 60 – 90 range no substantial changes are expected: 151 yachts in the period 2011/2020 and 149 will be the ones between 2020/2030; for yachts over 90m they expect to go from 43 to 62 mega yachts. Totally, the difference will be 92 extra units.

UFS V82 and V83 stainless steel taps with helical grooves

Silvia Chiarito October 9, 2026

UFS V82 and V83 stainless steel taps, featuring helical grooves and high torsion strength, are specifically designed for tapping blind holes with a depth of up to 3.5 × D in stainless steels.

Efficient Shaft-Line Propulsion System for Boats

Silvia Chiarito October 7, 2026

Shaft-line propulsion has existed since the very beginning of powered marine propulsion, and for decades the basic propeller concept remained largely unchanged. Today, VEEM introduces EXTREME, an integrated propulsion system designed to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, performance and overall powertrain optimisation.

More space for design: when technology frees creativity

Redazione October 6, 2026

On a yacht, every centimetre occupied by technical infrastructure is space taken away from something else. Reducing its footprint means reclaiming valuable areas and giving interior designers greater freedom in shaping onboard spaces. For Nextworks, this is precisely where the role of a solution provider begins.

Ferrari Hypersail chooses Livorno as the project’s base

Maria Grazia Gargioni October 5, 2026

The creation of the facility forms part of the broader collaboration agreement between Ferrari Hypersail and Azimut Yachts, two Italian companies united by a shared commitment to innovation, research and a culture of performance.