The shipyard will have an additional 314 thousand square meters at its disposal until 2064. 40 million euros of investments planned
The concession that regulates the occupation and use by Fincantieri of a significant part of the port of Ancona for its industrial activities has been signed. The concession was signed by the president of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority, Vincenzo Garofalo, and by the CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero.
The Port Authority has granted Fincantieri the use of over 314 thousand square meters of land areas, water surfaces and structures within the Doric port. The concession will last until the end of 2064 and will allow the company to carry out and enhance its shipbuilding activities.
With this concession, which concludes a process started in 2017, Fincantieri is committed to carrying out an important modernization and development program for the Ancona shipyard, with a total investment of approximately 40 million euros borne by the company. The goal is to revitalize the Marche site, making it increasingly competitive in the construction of large naval units.
This step represents a new piece of the shared path between Fincantieri and the Port Authority, initiated with the agreement signed in November 2023, dedicated to the growth and innovation of shipbuilding in the Port of Ancona.
«The signing of the concession – comments Fogliero – represents a fundamental step for the future of the Ancona shipyard and for the entire Italian naval sector. Investing in Ancona means investing in the country’s ability to be a protagonist in innovation and international competitiveness. With our development plan, we intend to transform the shipyard into a center of excellence, where tradition and technology come together to generate value for the territory and for the entire industrial supply chain. Our commitment is to build, together with the Port Authority and local institutions, a sustainable and cutting-edge future for Italian shipbuilding».
«Today’s signing – comments Garofalo – confirms Fincantieri’s long-term project for the port of Ancona. A presence that means work, innovation and opportunities for the businesses of the Marche and central Italy, which will continue to find an important reference in the Ancona shipyard. The construction of cruise ships, especially those in which the Ancona shipyard specializes, continues to be a growing activity and a harbinger of innovations in environmental matters and onboard experiences. A unique capability, another world example of Made in Italy that knows how to fascinate, involve and conquer. We are proud that these unique creations continue to become reality in our port.”
