Cantieri Di Imperia

What Cantieri Di Imperia does

Cantieri Di Imperia Srl is an Italian shipyard founded in 1982 and headquartered in Imperia, with a second facility at Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia, serving owners of yachts and superyachts up to 45 meters LOA across the West Ligurian and French Riviera markets. The company delivers repair, refit, painting, metalwork, carpentry, propulsion and engine service, rigging, structural engineering, non-destructive (ultrasound) testing, dry/winter storage, tender service, and administrative/crew support — delivered directly to vessel owners and management companies via project-based contracts.

The technical platform rests on 10,800 sqm of combined yard space, 2,500 sqm of covered hangar (Imperia 2,000 sqm, Ventimiglia 500 sqm), 200 sqm and 150 sqm workshops respectively, motorized haul-out capability of 242 and 180 tons, a temperature-controlled spraybooth for vessels up to 24 meters, and a 366-panel photovoltaic installation with on-site sewage treatment. Capability extends from steel, aluminum, wood, and fiberglass through advanced composites including carbon sandwich structures, with surface treatments ranging from special blasting to nanotechnology. The company operates a qualified subcontractor and supplier network that enables one-stop delivery of larger refit projects that exceed in-house capacity.

Cantieri Di Imperia is privately held and founder/family-controlled under Italian Srl structure, with Alessio Marziano as President of the Board of Directors. The yard runs a sales-led, direct-to-client model: yacht and superyacht owners reach the company through referrals, boat-show presence (Cannes Yachting Festival, Oltremare Exposition), and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and engagements are scoped and priced per project. The company has pursued strategic hires (Yard Manager Marco Tissone ex-Monaco Marine and Wally Yacht in 2017; Project Manager Marco Negro in 2014), a co-development partnership with Monaco Marine on a 36m restyling (2018), and an Ex Stecca Area redevelopment plan (announced 2018) intended to extend capability to vessels of 40 meters and above. In 2020 it received the Italian Business Award for performance and financial reliability.

Name

Cantieri Di Imperia

Legal name

Cantieri di Imperia Srl

Website

https://www.cantieridiimperia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cantieri Di Imperia is a shipyard that provides repairs, maintenance, and replacement services for hulls.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Repair and Refit Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht & Recreational Boat Service & Refit (TLAKAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical, Automation & Control Systems Repair (TLAKAKAG), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Yacht repair services
• Superyacht refit
• Marine maintenance
• Hull restoration
• Yacht storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Imperia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair and Refit Services: Project-based professional services for hull maintenance, engine service, propulsion systems, metalwork, painting, carpentry, and technical engineering for yachts up to 45 meters LOA. Revenue is generated through individual project contracts with yacht owners and management companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cantieri di Imperia is a specialized Italian shipyard providing repair, refit, maintenance, and storage services for yachts and superyachts up to 45 meters LOA. Operating two facilities in Imperia (8,000 sqm) and Ventimiglia-Cala del Forte (2,800 sqm), the company delivers hull work, engine and propulsion service, metalwork, painting in a temperature-controlled spraybooth, rigging, carpentry, non-destructive testing, and administrative/crew support.

Product overview

Cantieri di Imperia is a leading yacht and superyacht shipyard offering repair, refit, and storage services for vessels up to 45 meters LOA. The company operates two facilities in Imperia and Ventimiglia-Cala del Forte in Italy. Core services include hull maintenance and repair for all materials (steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, advanced composites), engine and generator service, propulsion systems overhaul, metalwork, painting with temperature-controlled spraybooth, rigging and deck equipment services, and tender services for superyachts. The company also provides specialized services including non-destructive testing (NDT), structural engineering, and administrative/crew support. Services are delivered through a qualified network of professionals and specialized suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht and Superyacht Repair Services

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Monaco MarinenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2018Collaboration on a 36m yacht restyling and personalization project. Monaco Marine and Cantieri di Imperia worked together on this refit project, demonstrating their ability to partner on larger vessels.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monaco Marine: Monaco Marine is a leading yacht repair, refit and maintenance operator across the French Riviera with multiple sites including Monaco, Cogolin and Saint-Tropez. It directly overlaps Cantieri di Imperia's refit and service offering on similar vessel sizes (up to ~50m+) and has an existing partnership with Cantieri on the 36m yacht project.
• Palumbo Superyachts (Palumbo Malta Shipyard): Palumbo operates refit and new-build facilities across Italy (Ancona, Naples, Savona) and Malta serving yachts and superyachts. Direct overlap with Cantieri's Mediterranean refit positioning on mid-to-large yachts.
• Wally Yachts: Wally is a luxury sailing yacht brand whose senior staff (Tissone, Negro) previously worked at Wally Yacht and whose vessels (e.g., Wally 80 piedi) are serviced at Cantieri. Comparable in high-end yacht segment and a customer/peer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Riva (Ferretti Group): Riva, within the Ferretti Group, manufactures luxury yachts and supports refit/service for its fleet via group shipyards. Comparable as a premium Italian yacht brand with full-service shipyard capabilities adjacent to Cantieri's Riviera client base.
• Sanlorenzo: Sanlorenzo builds and services superyachts (24m+) from Italian yards and is a direct source of refit work for Cantieri (notably the San Lorenzo 82' Malifera). Overlap in vessel class and Riviera clientele makes it both a customer and a comparable incumbent.
• CRN (Ferretti Group): CRN is an Italian superyacht builder (40–90m+) under Ferretti Group, providing build, refit and after-sales services. Comparable on the superyacht MRO dimension that Cantieri targets at the smaller end.
• Benetti (Azimut-Benetti Group): Benetti operates Italian shipyards (Viareggio, Livorno) for superyacht construction and refit. Comparable as a large-scale Mediterranean superyacht yard with overlapping clientele and service menu.

Regional players

• Overmarine Group (Mangusta): Overmarine builds Mangusta motoryachts in Italy and provides refit services. Comparable as an Italian luxury yacht builder with Mediterranean refit capabilities, though operating more in central/southern Italy than the Riviera.
• Tankoa Yachts: Tankoa is an Italian boutique superyacht builder (30–70m) based in Genoa, providing custom build and refit services. Comparable in target vessel size and premium Italian craftsmanship positioning to Cantieri's higher-end refit work.
• ISA Yachts:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cantieridiimperia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cantieri-di-imperia
• Instagraminstagram.com/cantieridiimperia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cantieri Di Imperia