Italy

Porto Mirabello

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> has acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>, its sixth facility in Italy. The marina is located in La Spezia, near the renowned Cinque Terre, with countless cultural and natural attractions. The marina is built on a 40,000 square-metre peninsula, with 407 berths from 12–140-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/321530/image/large-74d2d25ec0154e9c478c9deb3feeced7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/321530">Oliver Dörschuck, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D-Marin (Company)">D-Marin</a> commented, “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> is a significant addition to our portfolio. Its outstanding facilities and strategic location enhance our Mediterranean offerings, enabling us to deliver unparalleled marina experiences in one of Italy's most beautiful coastal settings.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> provides stunning views of the surrounding coastal scenery and convenient access to the city's attractions. Its high-end facilities include a swimming pool, spa, gym, concierge services, and a shipyard equipped with a 160-tonne travel lift for maintenance and repairs, complemented by its Blue Flag award for water quality and sustainable practices.

D-Marin acquires Porto Mirabello

D-Marin has acquired its 6th Italian marina, Porto Mirabello.

D-Marin acquires Porto Mirabello, La Spezia

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group’s</a> annual Convergence occurred from 14 to 17 March in Courmayeur, situated at the foot of Mont Blanc. This event is designated for captains and chief engineers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> yachts. It provides the opportunity to meet and get up to speed on various subjects, from the industry’s performance to possible future scenarios in the field of environmental sustainability and energy transition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263039/image/large-78d3aa7afe3bdbaf21892508a58a1942.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263039"> The first day commenced with welcomes and presentations from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> CEO Alberto Galassi and Chief Commercial Officer Stefano de Vivo, who outlined the latest financial results, and the new models and projects currently under construction. Presentations particularly focused on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti’s</a> commitment to sustainability, which is a core value at the forefront of the Group’s activities, from emissions reduction to the energy transition.&nbsp;The second day was devoted to training, featuring panel discussions led by management together with world-class partners and experts. There were two sessions, the first being about “Propulsion systems and alternative fuels, with a view to environmental sustainability and compliance with new regulations.” The second session honed in on “Prevention of and response to onboard accidents, with a special focus on managing accidents caused by lithium batteries and new alternatives to hydrocarbon-derived fuels”. In both sessions, the audience could ask questions and provide feedback via an interactive app, which encouraged participation and resulted in thought-provoking and educational discussions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/263038/image/large-9207570ca9ed1f4baf7b3753332a1fdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/263038">Stefano de Vivo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group’s</a> Chief Commercial Officer, commented “The first in-person Convergence after two years online demonstrated the absolute importance of this event as a generator of know-how and team spirit. The discussion among more than one hundred captains and chief engineers was both interesting and satisfying, because the ability of yachting professionals to work as a team and exchange insights is a core driver of the success of both Ferretti Group and its yachts. Convergence is an event that leaves us better informed, better motivated and better able to offer our owners an even safer and more rewarding yachting experience”&nbsp;Main partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, Simrad, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sleipner Motor AS (Company)">Sleipner</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> made a huge contribution to the event, along with technical sponsors Amare Group, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asea Power Systems (Company)">Asea Power Systems</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fratelli Canalicchio (Company)">Fratelli Canalicchio</a>. They were joined by an exclusive selection of partners, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> marina, Range Rover and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>. Range Rover offered guests the opportunity to visit the Range Rover House, and take a spin on the New Range Rover Sport on a snow-covered track.

Ferretti Group’s Convergence 2023 

Ferretti Group’s annual Convergence took place from March 14 to 17 in Courmayeur, situated at the foot of Mont Blanc.

The 2023 Convergence event for captains and chief engineers by Ferretti Group 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> has announced the dates for the first Mirabello Flute luxury tender show. The innovative exhibition will take place from 11 to 14 March 2023 at the La Spezia marina and is dedicated to the display of luxury tenders. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253957/image/large-2a8b1797f744ebf7b9d678a096d34aa4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253957">The exhibition Mirabello Flute is an acronym of “Floating Luxury Tender Exhibition” and will see the port of Mirabello filled with exhibitors from the tender segment. The programme includes daily sea trials and land areas dedicated to welcoming guests, as well as musical and themed performances.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/36417/image/large-3eb19c0b24fdfddf282c30b600fa93c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36417">“Mirabello Flute was born from an idea shared with Pino di Mora of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and interpreting a market need. An exhibition dedicated exclusively to tenders and toys, which currently live with less protagonism within more or less specific sections of other exhibitions, but do not have their own dedicated promotional event,” commented CEO and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>, Alessandro Menozzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/36418/image/large-4d2707153ce73c1d50d7c28a5eda93fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36418">Mirabello Flute is organised by NAVIGO, the centre for innovation of the nautical sector and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>. Following the event will be the 13th edition of YARE - Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience, a renowned international event dedicated to the hospitality and meeting of captains from 15 to 17 March. On March 14, a YARE delegation will be welcomed by the Mirabello Flute event.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/36416/image/large-27bcfd335c5e1e655e20b11a93046b0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36416">Mirabello Flute will be an opportunity to involve all the institutions and stakeholders of La Spezia in a wider way, to show the full potential of yachting. “Today the tender is no longer just an accessory tool but carries with it at the same time: style, technology, innovation and with it elements of sustainability,” concluded Pietro Angelini, General Manager of NAVIGO.

Dates announced for the first Mirabello Flute luxury tender show 

Porto Mirabello has announced the first Mirabello Flute event dedicated to the display of luxury tenders from 11 to 14 March 2023

Porto Mirabello to host first Mirabello Flute luxury tender show

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson Group</a> has opened a new office in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>, La Spezia, Italy. Porto Mirabello opened in 2010 and offers 407 berths, 100 of which are for superyachts up to 140-metres in length. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> will now offer the full spectrum of services, including brokerage, from the site.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247524/image/large-e9c5dc4a621c9773ecdbd7a34eb4f6d9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247524">The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> office will replace the company’s former premises in Porto Lotti and will be headed by Pino Di Mora, Senior Project Manager and General Manager Italy. &nbsp;“The move to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a> will further strengthen our visibility in the region,” Pino Di Mora explained. “Thanks to the port's strategic location and modern infrastructure, we are now even better positioned to promote the services offered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a> to local and international clients, including project management for refits and new construction, surveys, and crew placement.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/36417/image/large-3eb19c0b24fdfddf282c30b600fa93c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36417">Read:<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" Hill Robinson on the Saudi Vision 2030 and superyacht tourism in KSA (2022-05-19 12:45:00 +0200)">&nbsp;Hill Robinson on the Saudi Vision 2030 and superyacht tourism in KSA</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> has had a presence in La Spezia with Pino overseeing the brand’s Italian operations since 2019. As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> reported, “Located in the heart of Italy’s yacht building and refit hub, and in close proximity to major Italian shipyards, suppliers and contractors, La Spezia is an important centre for the superyacht industry in Italy.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/36418/image/large-4d2707153ce73c1d50d7c28a5eda93fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/36418">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title='"Our service is a dream for any client": Project Management at Hill Robinson (2021-09-09 11:30:00 +0200)'>"Our service is a dream for any client": Project Management at Hill Robinson</a>Alessandro Menozzi, Founder and Owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>, added: “I am proud and honoured to host such a prestigious company like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> here in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Porto Mirabello</a>. La Spezia has become increasingly important for the yachting industry. We currently have more than 40 percent international clients and I firmly believe that accommodating a well-recognised company like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> will be an added value for us. Customised support and dedicated facilities are the core of our business, and this important partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> allows us to improve our top-level services even more."

Hill Robinson new office in La Spezia

Hill Robinson Group has opened a new office in Porto Mirabello, La Spezia, Italy, which will replace the company’s former premises in Porto Lotti.

Hill Robinson opens new office in Porto Mirabello, La Spezia, Italy

On 18 January 18, Joseph Vincent Vittoria passed away at the age of 85 following a long battle against leukemia. Despite precautions, he caught COVID-19 and passed away not long after, surrounded by loved ones at home. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185954/image/large-a332e0bcd213be6dbbe8bf410b43bb46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185954"> Vittoria was a Knight of Malta, a Freeman of the City of London and esteemed owner of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Mirabella</a> shipyard. He grew up in Sea Cliff in the US, “where he developed a passion for sailing and was always available to the local yacht club's members to crew their boats,” said his son Joseph Vittoria in his obituary.&nbsp;He went on to explain: “During their [the family’s] time in England, Joe renewed his relationship with sailing by buying a series of Camper Nicholson sailing yachts. The family enjoyed memorable sailing trips together in the Italian Mediterranean.” After years working in automation and air travel, Vittoria turned his eyes to the seas, ultimately developing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Porto Mirabello (Company)">Mirabella</a> line of sailing yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183209/image/large-1f3592900ad62da0e6f4dec4df0909c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183209">At around 40-metres, the yachts were the biggest sloops in the world at the time. He went on to build the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">Mirabella V</a>, launched in 2004. Coming in at 78-metres, the now-named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> is the yacht that lives on as his legacy. Dwarfing everything that had come before, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M577.6m (254'7&quot;)Vosper Thornycroft2004">M5</a> is still one of the biggest sloops 16 years later. Today, it is still the sailing yacht with the tallest single mast.&nbsp;“Joe was very generous with his time and ready to help almost anyone who asked, especially if it involved something that people said: ‘couldn't be done.’ Indeed, Joe was always a dreamer, and the combination of affection, intellect and vision is what made him so special.”&nbsp;

In memoriam: Mirabella shipyard owner Joseph Vincent Vittoria

Highly respected veteran of the superyacht industry Joseph Vincent Vittoria passed away at the age of 85.

In memoriam: Joseph Vincent Vittoria

The Annual Meeting of the Luise Group will be taking place in the beautiful setting of the Ligurian Rivera on 12th April this year. For the first time, the Luise Group will be opening their doors to all operators in the yachting industry.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/30554/image/large-132132fcf51db6da8e34f5fd7037329c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30554">The event's location will be at the Grand Hotel Miramare in Santa Margherita Ligure and will feature high-profile speakers from across the industry, including Francesco Luise, the Managing Partner of Luise Group, Fulvio Luise, President of Luise Yachting Riviera, Captain Gino Battaglia, President of the Italian Yacht Masters, Roberto Neglia from Ucina, Ezio Vannucci from SOS Yachting, Giancarlo Linari, Director of Marina di Portofino and Paschalis Patsiokas, CEO of BWA Yachting.The meeting will be moderated by Lorenzo Ciquera who manages Luise Yachting Riviera. The event will also avail itself of prestigious partners in the world of yachting, including Acqua dell'Elba from Infinite Yachts, the Marina Resort of Genoa and Porto Mirabello, the car rental company Assereto, the Portofino Gourmet Italy brand and I Gemelli restaurant.As for the company, Luise Company was founded in 1847 in Naples by Joseph Luise and today manages over 25 offices and 250 employees along the entire Italian coastline.&nbsp;The<a href="http://youngprofessionalsinyachting.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0347f28243281bbc7a3869cf2&id=47628128f1&e=0a70a683aa">&nbsp;Luise Group</a> offers comprehensive VIP shoreside services to the superyacht industry 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including top-class concierge services, berth reservations, marina management, provisioning, duty-free fuel and more. For more information, visit their website, at <a href="http://www.luise.com/">www.luise.com</a><a href="http://www.luise.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/30550/image/large-4f0a33866e4ab62c639a387e5b44878c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30550"></a>