PARTNER 2025

The City of La Spezia is the ideational and productive home of the world’s most important brands in the construction of yachts and superyachts and of Research and Training Centers of excellence. To consolidate and spread this vocation more and more, the Blue Mile was born, with the aim of creating a nautical district capable of being increasingly competitive at the international level by putting all the players in the Blue Economy into a system. La Spezia will be the venue for the first edition of the Blue Design Summit, and this highlights the City’s commitment to promoting innovation, training and research, with the main players of the entire supply chain having the opportunity to exchange views and bring forward new development ideas.

Port System Authorities are non-economic public bodies of national importance with a special system.
They were established in 2016, by Legislative Decree No. 169 of August 24, to strengthen the organization and activities of civilian seaports of economic, national or international importance, amending Law No. 84 of 1994, which had introduced the reorganization of ports in Italy and established Port Authorities.

AdSPMLOr’s responsibilities extend to the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, both of which face the Ligurian Sea but fall in two different regions, Liguria and Tuscany, respectively. The AdSPMLOr’s headquarters is in La Spezia, with the territorial port office in Marina di Carrara.
The two ports, which employ thousands of people, are strategic commercial hubs for a large territory and home to important tourism, cruise and yachting, industrial activities, with world-class shipbuilding settlements, and sea economy, mussel farming and fishing.

The Riviere di Liguria – Imperia La Spezia Savona Chamber of Commerce is a public body, representing about one hundred thousand businesses and performing functions of general interest for the development of the economy of the territories. Its functions are summarized in two macro areas: administrative and promotional. In the latter area, support for the blue economy is among the main assets.

Confindustria La Spezia represents a significant part of the small, medium and large-sized companies that make up the economic and social fabric of the province of La Spezia. It adheres to “Confindustria,” Italy’s most important business organization and, at the territorial level, is committed to the promotion of business culture, performs an effective representative function for its members and participates in political, administrative and economic choices made by local public and private institutions. It also offers a wide range of services that operationally support businesses in solving the many management problems arising from a legislative and regulatory environment that is constantly and rapidly changing.

The Propeller is a Cultural Association that promotes meetings and relationships between people and businesses that gravitate to the Blue Economy; founded in New York in 1923, The Propeller in Italy has 27 clubs and over 1,500 members, the Club of La Spezia (and as of this year also of the port of Marina di Carrara) was the second to be born in Italy in 1990 and today boasts more than 100 members, representing all branches of the industry in La Spezia and Marina di Carrara in the areas of logistics and ports, boating and shipbuilding, and cruising and tourism. The first president was Engineer Luigi Cuttica, Dr. Giorgio Bucchioni the one who developed it and made it the reference
for the port cluster for many years, the current president is Dr. Gian Luca Agostinelli who wants to continue in the groove of continuity to develop initiatives to enhance the Blue Economy entrepreneurship and to promote, incentivize and foster their development. The Propeller is particularly active and also organizes foreign missions and convivial initiatives and or meeting and promotion.

Antonini Navi è un cantiere di artigiani del mare, non solo un brand di lusso, ma un vero e proprio costruttore navale. Ogni yacht è un pezzo unico, progettato su misura per l’armatore, combinando design, ingegneria e costruzione artigianale. La nostra tradizione familiare e rinomata capacità imprenditoriale radicata nel Gruppo Antonini dal 1943, si unisce all’innovazione per dare vita a navi full custom, curate in ogni dettaglio. Ogni unità è frutto di un processo creativo e costruttivo condiviso con l’armatore che valorizza la qualità, la funzionalità e il carattere distintivo del Made in Italy.

Arpa, FENIX, Getacore and Hompal are part of Broadview Materials, a global group of leading brands in surface materials and solutions, helping you stand out and succeed in the market. We have a strong heritage and some of our companies and brands have been shaping their industries for over a century, consistently leading and innovating their markets and categories. Together, we produce and market high-quality surface materials that combine beauty with affordability. We are driven by the mission of materializing potential every day.

Boat builder Baglietto specialises in the construction of new planing aluminium yachts ranging between 38 and 50 metres in length and steel & aluminium displacement mega-yachts from 35 metres and above. 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, the entire manufacturing system has been extensively renovated and enlarged. Three new sheds allowing 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. The operating site in Carrara, conversely, comprises 2 areas of 5,000 sq. m each. One is used to build military crafts, while in the other – now equipped with 4 new sheds – yachts up to 46 m in length are built. Baglietto’s activities are set to grow considerably, not only with regard to the construction of new pleasure vessels, but also in the military sector, with the BAGLIETTO NAVY brand.

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. Production is extensive and includes hydraulic and electric gangways, dinghy haulage/launching movements (davits, gantries, swim platforms, sleds), pilot chairs and chair supports, bathroom and boarding ladders, doors and much more. In addition, the company’s operational flexibility offers, alongside standard design, a wide range of tailor-made products, made by the UNICA division, which can solve the most complex requests, in cooperation with architects, designers and planners. Besenzoni constantly assists its customers in 90 countries with 187 sales representative points and a direct service network consisting of 164 operating units worldwide coordinated by the central office.

Grandi Macchine S.r.l. is a leading company in the design, manufacturing, machining, and assembly of high-tech components for the marine, defense, energy, and aerospace sectors. Thanks to advanced production capabilities and solid technical know-how, we handle large, complex parts with maximum precision and reliability. We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, reflecting our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. As part of our long-term strategy, we are preparing to launch two new business units: Any Service, focused on global service and maintenance, and Tyrolit Power Nautica, aimed at the distribution of green technologies for sustainable industrial applications. With these developments, Grandi Macchine is expanding its role as a reliable partner and forward-looking innovator in the mechanical and energy transition landscape.

Karberg & Hennemann is a leading manufacturer of CJC fine filtration units . Our products created for marine applications are now used in all industries . In the naval world we are open to new challenges such as the filtration of EALs in order to reduce oil consumption and their impact on the environment . Our solutions are adaptable to all types of lubricants/fuels and all volumes of oil being modular systems . we distribute worldwide from our production sites in Germany and Denmark

Founded in 1991, Luce5 works in the field of light as a reliable partner for innovative and bespoke lighting projects. During its continued journey to growth, Luce5 has been collaborating with architects, designers and visionary artists, imagining and giving life to high-value lighting projects that have cleared the way for a major and revolutionary development. For more than thirty years, the Tuscan company has been transforming light into a creative and communicative medium. Today Luce5, with an average of 500 projects a year, not only boasts important customers in several luxury sectors (residential, hospitality, retail art and yachting), but is also a worldwide reference in high-end custom lighting where technology, aesthetics and emotions are perfectly balanced. Born from the know-how and technical excellence of Luce5, Luce5 Yachting was established in 2017 as the flagship of the group and is now a leading brand in the nautical sector for custom lighting projects. Today, Luce5 Yachting introduces an absolute and revolutionary innovation to the nautical world and, thanks to in-house research and development and the partnership with HYLEtech, the company launches a technological system that blends creativity and innovation, disrupting the paradigms of interior and exterior design and architecture. HYLEtech with Nex-S is a new and revolutionary technological system with advanced features, totally sustainable and multi-patented that aims to become a new design and architectural language. Once again Luce5, always forward-looking, confirms itself as a trend-setter in the lighting industry, anticipating trends and redefining standards with innovative and visionary solutions.

With roots deeply embedded in the history of Italian yachting, Maiora has been a symbol of excellence in yacht craftsmanship for 50 years. A proud ambassador of the Made in Italy ethos, the brand combines timeless elegance with innovation, creating yachts that are not just vessels but an expression of a unique lifestyle. Maiora yachts are defined by their sophisticated design, generous spaces, and customizable interiors, offering Owners the perfect balance of luxury and functionality. Every detail is meticulously crafted by a passionate and highly skilled team, ensuring that each yacht reflects the individuality and desires of those who choose it. Embarking on a Maiora is an emotional journey, where elegance meets the Mediterranean lifestyle, harmony blends with innovation, and every moment on board becomes a celebration of the sea.

Ultra Luxury cruise shipbuilding, megayacht, navy and special project construction founded
1928, official newbuilder since 1992. T.Mariotti is part of an elite group of shipbuilders worldwide, carrying a generations-long tradition of vessel construcrion. All constructions are breakthrough in both technology and design, always setting new standards in the naval industry. T.Mariotti Italian design and craftmanship are a guarantee of style and quality without compromising safety, comfort and environmental consciousness. The tailored approach makes every construction unique. It’s not a coincidence that the most prestigious operators in the high-end cruise industry choose T.Mariotti to introduce any type of innovation for the most luxurious experience onboard their newbuildings.

NatPower H is the world’s leading developer of innovative infrastructure for the production, storage and distribution of green hydrogen. NatPower H is part of NatPower, NatPower, an independent energy project developer that builds innovative, sustainable and reliable infrastructure to improve the environment and quality of life through cost-effective and profitable solutions. The company, boasting one of the largest renewable energy project pipelines in the world—totalling more than 24 GW—drives the energy transition process across all major technologies including solar, wind, storage and hydrogen. In just a few years, NatPower has secured its standing as one of the most prominent independent developers, with operations in 4 different countries: Italy, UK, Kazakhstan.. With 5 offices in Lussemburgo, Milan, London, Washington D.C. and Almaty, the company has a workforce of more than 100 employees across three continents.

New Team is a Company specialized in the production and assembly of furnishings for luxury yachts, cruise ships, hotels, public premises and prestigious Villas and Apartments. Our mission is to provide our customers with a complete turnkey service, by means of a complete ‘in house’ management of the entire production process: design, construction, painting, assembly and delivery of the complete furniture.
The Headquarter, located in La Spezia area, has over 2,500 square metres of production space and state-of-
the-art 4.0-certified Machinery.
The high quality standards that New Team can guarantee, are based on a Company Policy that focuses on
the qualification of the personnel employed, through a constant search for the best craftsmen and carefully
planned paths of growth and internal training.
Led by CEO Mauro De Vita and a high-level Management Team, New Team today manages Orders all over
the world and with its more than 140 direct employees is a solid and reliable partner, capable of
accompanying the Customer throughout the entire process of furniture creation, combining the
craftsmanship and excellence of Made in Italy with the efficiency and high automation of processes and
guaranteeing excellent service and great professionalism.

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.

From its roots as Cantiere Rossi to its evolution into Rossinavi, founded by the Rossi family, the transformation wasn’t merely a name change but a profound shift in philosophy. Rossinavi seamlessly blends theory and practice, rooted in a deep appreciation for history while relentlessly pursuing innovation. Initially specialising in carpentry and repairs in the 1980s, the transition saw a deepening focus on ship construction, marked by technical refinement and innovation. In the early 2000s, Rossinavi entered the luxury yacht market with motor vessels between 40 and 70 meters, emphasising the Made-in-Italy excellence and bespoke craftsmanship. Central to their approach is building relationships with clients, ensuring each vessel reflects the owner’s desires. Rossinavi’s ethos revolves around full custom, where open dialogue and meticulous attention to detail enrich the construction process, fostering a deep connection between owner and craft. In the 2020s, Rossinavi continues to push boundaries with its BluE line, prioritising sustainability and environmental responsibility. Inspired by phytoplankton, these vessels aim to revolutionise the concept of cruising, minimising carbon emissions while maximising energy efficiency. Today, Rossinavi stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the world of yachting, continuously evolving to meet the demands of the future. With a steadfast commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, Rossinavi charts a course towards a unique future shaped by its unwavering dedication and expertise.

Founded in 1951, SAIM soon became a point of reference in supplying major Italian automotive groups and several companies in the marine and industrial sectors. The first ZF distributor in Italy, SAIM has always associated top-quality products with first-rate pre and after-sales service and an organization in the territory such that it represents a trusted partner for its customers. SAIM Marine, officially established in 1993, selects and distributes components and equipment used by the most prestigious Italian shipyards. SAIM Marine is structured on two offices located in strategic points: Buccinasco (MI) and Bologna. Thanks to its internationally distributed service and sales network, SAIM Marine accompanies its direct customers (shipyards) and end customers (shipowners) from the choice of their equipment to the end of a smooth cruise.

Forty years ago, in the bustling workshops of Viareggio and Livorno, a story was born—one written with sweat, the sea, and passion. In those early years, amidst vast industrial facilities and the scent of the Tyrrhenian coast, craftsmen and workers shaped the first hulls, superstructures, and vessels, specializing in industrial ships and workboats, laying the foundations for a tradition that would evolve into excellence. As the leisure market grew in the ’90s, a dream transformed into ambition: from merely supplying components, our expertise expanded to create unique masterpieces for industry giants such as Azimut-Benetti, Codecasa, San Lorenzo, Fincantieri, Mondomarine, and others. Every line drawn and every weld completed told a story of innovation, where artisanal tradition met the demands of a dynamic market. The arrival of the second generation marked a turning point: the company evolved from a reliable supplier into an internationally recognized brand, capable of interpreting and fulfilling the desires of every seafarer. Throughout this journey, quality remained our guiding light, even as we embraced new challenges and ambitions. It was in this way that the Tureddi Group established itself not only for its technical excellence but also for its ability to turn ideas into tangible realities and to create bespoke projects. Discover more

Tyrolit, part of the Swarovski Group, was founded in 1919 and is today one of the world’s leading
manufacturers of abrasive solutions for grinding, cutting, sawing, drilling and dressing, as well as a

Volvo Penta develops, manufactures, and markets marine and industrial engines and complete propulsion systems. In the marine sector, Volvo Penta is a global leader in providing engines and integrated solutions for both commercial and leisure applications. The company offers a wide range of spare parts, accessories, and support services, ensuring comprehensive assistance both at sea and on land. With a global network of around 3,500 dealers, Volvo Penta ensures excellent service for its customers, providing spare parts, assistance, and technical support throughout the entire lifecycle of the engine. Continuous innovation and a commitment to quality and sustainability make Volvo Penta a reliable partner for all propulsion needs, whether for leisure boats or commercial and industrial applications.

Fp Art “CUSTOMIZED DREAM ART” the art of creating turnkey decorating services. Fp Art specializes in turnkey art and decoration for naval, super yacht and hospitality projects based on a very competitive pricing strategy. We have been engaged for two decades in providing “custom-made” decorative art for both projects new, as well as for retrofitting projects. We dialogue directly with the end client and interior designer becoming their one-stop shop capable of handling different types of supplies and artists, such as sculptors, painters, craftsmen dealing with different types of materials (marble, bronze, glass, metal, wood, fiberglass, etc.) as well as different production techniques. We follow the entire project chain, from the initial concept phase to on-board installation with our Technical Team, solving any last-minute issues, as well as taking care of the entire study of the most suitable fastening systems for the situation. Architects and interior designers can rely on Fp Art , for all kinds of decorative needs, starting from small sculptures up to monumental , passing through decorative panels, objects, paintings, etc. We constantly have our eye on art trends, globally, and through our online Fp Art platform we expose our most innovative art choices, giving space to young emerging artists. Our online gallery also represents an additional service we want to offer our clients but especially the professional interior designers we collaborate with, as it becomes a source from which they can draw inspiration for their projects.