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The City of La Spezia serves as a hub for the design and production of the world’s leading yacht and superyacht brands, as well as for centers of excellence in research and training. To further consolidate and promote this sector, the Miglio Blu initiative was launched with the goal of creating a maritime cluster capable of becoming increasingly competitive on the international stage by bringing together all the key players in the Blue Economy. La Spezia will host the first edition of the Blue Design Summit, highlighting the city’s commitment to promoting innovation, training, and research, with key players from across the entire industry having the opportunity to exchange ideas and advance new development concepts.

The Riviere di Liguria – Imperia, La Spezia, Savona Chamber of Commerce is a public body that represents approximately 100,000 businesses and performs functions of general interest for the development of the local economy. Its functions can be summarized into two main areas: administrative and promotional. In the latter area, support for the blue economy is one of its key priorities.

Confindustria La Spezia It represents a significant portion of the small, medium, and large businesses that make up the economic and social fabric of the Province of La Spezia. It is a member of “Confindustria,” Italy’s leading business organization, and, at the local level, is committed to promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, effectively representing its members, and participating in political, administrative, and economic decisions made by local public and private institutions. It also offers a wide range of services that provide operational support to businesses in addressing the many management challenges arising from a legislative and regulatory environment that is constantly and rapidly changing.

Boat builder Baglietto specialises in the construction of new planing aluminium yachts and steel & aluminium semi-displacement mega-yachts ranging between 35 and 65 metres in length. Baglietto can currently rely on 2 production sites, in La Spezia (headquarters) and Carrara (operating site). The La Spezia headquarters extend over an area of approximately 35,000 sq. m. Over the last few years, considerable investments were made to extensively renovate the entire production site: 3 new sheds for the construction of yachts up to 65 m in length were built in La Spezia, as well as new fully-equipped quays to berth vessels of up to 70 m. An approximately 1,200-ton travel lift – the largest in Europe – allows for the haulage and launch of up-to-65 m long yachts. The operating site in Carrara, conversely, comprises 2 areas of 5,000 sq. m each. One is used to build military crafts under the Baglietto Navy brand as well as some models of the iconic brand Betram Yachts, which joined the Baglietto Group in 2015; the second area is equipped with 4 new sheds for the construction of the DOM line and yachts up to 46 m long.

Besenzoni-for more than 55 years a spokesman for made in Italy in the world-designs and builds accessories for recreational and commercial boating that are characterized by simple and functional design. The extensive production range includes hydraulic and electric gangways, tender launching and hauling systems (davits, overhead cranes, platforms, slides), pilot seats and seat supports, bathing and boarding ladders, doors and much more.
In addition to standard production, the company’s operational flexibility enables the creation of a wide range of custom-made products through the UNICA division, designed to meet the most complex requests in collaboration with architects, designers, and engineers. Besenzoni continuously supports its customers in 90 countries with 187 commercial representation points and a direct assistance network of 164 operational units worldwide, coordinated by the headquarters.

Broadview Materials is an international group bringing together leading brands in the world of materials, offering high-value solutions that combine quality, aesthetic research, and sustainability.
Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as Formica®, FENIX®, Arpa®, Homapal®, Getacore®, Trespa®, Westag® e Worktop Express®.FENIX , innovative materials for interior design. Launched in 2013, FENIX are suitable for both vertical and horizontal applications. Developed by an international, multidisciplinary team, FENIX features an external surface based on proprietary technologies, using next-generation acrylic resins hardened and fixed through an Electronic Beam Curing process.
With its low light reflectivity, FENIX materials are extremely matte, anti-fingerprint, and pleasantly soft to the touch. In 2018, a new FENIX facility was inaugurated within the Arpa Industriale production site, following an Industry 4.0 approach.
Today, FENIX is distributed in more than 70 countries and has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Compasso d’Oro Honourable Mention, ADI Design Index, Interzum Award “Best of the Best” and “High Product Quality”, Red Dot Product Design, and the Iconic Award “Best of the Best”.

Since 1963, Cantieri Navali di La Spezia has been a premier destination for refitting excellence Physically located in the heart of the Miglio Blu, the shipyard operates within the world’s most prestigious nautical district, where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge innovation. Being part of this unique ecosystem allows Cantieri Navali di La Spezia to provide yacht owners with world-class expertise across sail, motor, and classic vessels. From advanced carbon fiber and composite work to meticulous wood restoration, every project is executed with technical precision and a passion for maritime heritage. With modern facilities and a strategic location in the Gulf of Poets, the shipyard ensures bespoke services ranging from routine maintenance to complex structural refits. Choosing Cantieri Navali di La Spezia means relying on over sixty years of professional experience, right at the vibrant center of the international yachting industry.

With over 60 years of experience, Gallinea represents the best of Made in Italy, both in terms of
product quality and technical expertise and design.
From the shores of Lake Iseo to international waters, it is a company focused on customer
engagement and the ability to reinvent itself.
From the first windshield wipers to engine room fans to automation systems, TV lifts, and, most
recently, automated pedestals. Gallinea, with its consolidated experience in the nautical sector,
is able to offer the best product for any type of environment, indoors or outdoors, creating
customized solutions.

Luce5 Yachting designs and implements turnkey technical and decorative lighting solutions for Yachting,
capitalizing on a wealth of expertise acquired in decades of experience and internationally relevant
projects.A path built on research, experimentation and technical competence has given rise to a distinctive and
tailored design language – today the company’s core business – capable of interpreting the needs of today’s
yachting sector and meeting its most complex challenges

Leveraging its expertise in the yachting sector, RINA aims to be the best partner in the construction and management of custom superyachts. With the profile RINA MAXIMA, dedicated to motor or sailing yachts (40-180m long), RINA assists owners, designers, and operators in meeting regulations and advancing technology. We have set up a dedicated and qualified network of experts, a cutting-edge suite of services and a portfolio of digital tools to ensure clients stay ahead of the market. Within multiple services, RINA MAXIMA also focuses on innovative alternative fuel strategies and promotes sustainability to reduce environmental impact in the yachting industry.