CPN

What CPN does

CPN Cantiere Navale di Ancona is a privately held Italian shipyard founded in 1999 in Ancona, registered as a shipyard (Cantiere Navale) since 2007 and operating as CPN s.r.l. The company designs, constructs, and refits vessels from 20 to 85 meters in length, executing custom naval carpentry in S355JO steel, 316 stainless steel, and H321 light alloy, alongside onboard piping systems (black steel, CuNi 90/10, Pressfitting, PVC), custom stainless fittings, and full refitting services. Its portfolio includes the K584 Valletta 36.6m motor yacht — the first vessel entirely built in-house — and the Eco Pelikan line of recycled-aluminum, photovoltaic-equipped pollution-recovery boats targeting port authorities and environmental services.

The business model is project-based B2B fabrication: CPN generates revenue through commissioned naval construction contracts and subcontracting relationships with Tier-1 Italian shipyards (Ferretti Group, Fincantieri, Cantiere delle Marche, Rossetti Marino), supplemented by direct sales of eco-boats and refitting services. Approximately 90% of production is performed in-house, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, EN 1090-1, and R.I.Na. authorization credentials. Sales are relationship-driven rather than channel-driven, with limited public pricing transparency and a small headcount (11–50 employees) coordinated alongside external contracting firms for capacity scaling.

Revenue, headcount growth, and order book are not publicly disclosed. The company is family-owned, has no external investors or funding rounds on record, and operates primarily within the Marche and broader Italian naval ecosystem, with claimed international reach. Strategic positioning combines traditional Italian naval craftsmanship with two differentiated vectors: complete-vessel construction (K584) and eco-friendly marine pollution recovery (Eco Pelikan).

Name

CPN

Legal name

CPN s.r.l.

Website

https://cpncantierenavale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CPN Cantiere Navale di Ancona is a privately held Italian shipyard founded in 1999 that designs, builds, and refits custom vessels (20–85m) for major Italian naval primes and port authorities, with in-house naval carpentry, plant engineering, and an emerging eco-friendly pollution-recovery boat line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipbuilding and Vessel Construction

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval & Government Vessel Maintenance & Modernization (TLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Piping, HVAC & Fluid Systems (Fuel, Ballast, Firemain, Refrigeration) (TLAHAMAF), Marine Outfitting & Interior Refurbishment (TLAKAKAL), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ), Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains) (IMAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Naval construction services
• Shipbuilding metal carpentry
• Vessel refitting services
• Eco-friendly workboats
• Custom yacht manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom naval construction and metal carpentry: CPN designs and constructs steel boats, hulls, and metal carpentry for vessels 20-85 meters in length on a project-by-project basis. Production includes complete engineering documentation (nesting, cutting diagrams, material lists, parts lists). Revenue is generated through custom fabrication contracts for Italian and international shipyards.
2. Plant engineering and piping installation: Builds and installs onboard piping systems for vessels including sea intakes, machinery plant engineering, and waste disposal systems. 90% of production is internal, with custom piping solutions for various vessel types.
3. Eco-friendly boat sales: Manufactures and sells eco-friendly pollution-recovery vessels (Pelikan 1, Pelikan 2, Eco Pelikan) designed for port ecological services, marine conservation, and anti-pollution operations.
4. Naval fittings and accessories: Produces custom stainless steel fittings including passacavi (cable glands), cubie, masconi, bitte (cleats), ancore (anchors), masts, hatches, machinery bases, and swimming pool covers for passenger ships.
5. Refitting and repair services: Provides refitting services ranging from simple repairs to extensive hull modifications, new onboard system installations, and aesthetic renovations for existing vessels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CPN is an Italian shipyard that designs, constructs, and maintains vessels ranging from 20 to 85 meters, including motor yachts, workboats, supply vessels, and eco-friendly pollution-recovery boats. Core deliverables encompass custom metal carpentry (S355JO steel hulls, 316 stainless steel details, H321 light alloy superstructures), onboard plant engineering and piping systems, mirror-polished stainless steel fittings, full refitting services, and a proprietary eco-boat line (Pelikan series) for marine pollution recovery. The work is delivered under R.I.Na. authorization, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and EN 1090-1 certifications, primarily as commissioned projects for major Italian shipyards.

Product overview

CPN Cantiere Navale di Ancona is a shipbuilding company specializing in the construction, refitting, and maintenance of vessels. The product portfolio centers on two main categories: custom-built vessels including the flagship Yacht K584 Valletta (36.6m motor yacht) and the eco-friendly Pelikan boat line (Pelikan 1 at 11m, Pelikan 2 at 13m, and Eco Pelikan at 8.5m) designed for marine pollution recovery; alongside past production vessels such as tugboats, workboats, fishing vessels, and oil tankers. Supporting services include naval carpentry (vessels 20-85m), plant engineering/installations, custom stainless steel fittings fabrication, and full refitting services. The company operates from Ancona, Italy, with major strategic partnerships with Italian shipbuilding brands including Cantiere delle Marche, Ferretti Group, Fincantieri, Rossetti Marino, Wider Yacht, and Navim Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K584 Valletta: 36.60m motor yacht built entirely by CPN, featuring semi-cylindrical bilge hull, twin diesel propulsion, twin spade rudder system, electric bow thruster, and non-retractable fin stabilizers. Range of 6,000 miles, max speed 14.4 knots, capacity for 10 guests plus 5 crew.
• Eco Pelikan
• Eco Pelikan 1
• Eco Pelikan 2

Products and services

• Yacht K584 Valletta A 36.6-meter motor yacht with semi-cylindrical bilge hull, twin screw propellers, twin spade rudder, electric bow thruster, and non-retractable fin stabilizers. Twin diesel engines with fixed-pitch propellers and twin diesel generators; 6,000 nautical mile range at 14.4 knots max speed; accommodates 10 guests plus 5 crew.
• Pelikan 1 11-meter eco-friendly work boat for port ecological services featuring photovoltaic panels, front collection pliers, hydrocarbon separator, and waste tray. Recovers 4-5 quintals of waste per hour, stores up to 930 liters of liquids, sanitizes water at 4 cubic meters per minute, and recovers oils at 4,000 liters per hour.
• Pelikan 2 13-meter eco-friendly work boat for port ecological services designed for anti-pollution operations including macro-pollutant recovery, hydrocarbon separation, and solid waste collection from water surfaces.
• Eco Pelikan 8.5-meter compact eco-friendly work boat built predominantly from recycled aluminum, featuring rooftop photovoltaic panels and biodegradable hydraulic fluid. Stores 500 liters of liquids, 2 cubic meters of macro-pollutants, and 0.5 cubic meters of recovered oils; designed for accessing hard-to-reach areas for pollution monitoring and firefighting.
• Naval Carpentry Services Custom metal carpentry fabrication for vessels 20-85 meters including S355JO iron hulls with 316 stainless steel details and H321 light alloy superstructure, fully H321 light alloy hulls, and large offshore structures. Materials certified by reputable naval registers.
• Plant Engineering Services Construction and installation of onboard piping systems in black or hot-dip galvanized steel, 316 and 304 stainless steel, CuNi 90/10, CuNipress, Pressfittings, and PVC. Covers all onboard services from sea intakes to machinery plant engineering and waste disposal; 90% of production is internal.
• Naval Fittings Custom fabrication of mirror-polished 316 stainless steel fittings including cable glands (passacavi), cubies, cleats (bitte), anchors (ancore), masts, hatches, machinery bases, swimming pool covers, and boarding ladders for passenger ships.
• Refitting Services Comprehensive refitting services ranging from simple repairs to extensive modifications of hull sections, installation of new onboard systems, and aesthetic renovations for existing vessels.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cantiere delle MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Italian shipyard partnership for naval construction and metal carpentry collaboration. CPN manufactures components for Cantiere delle Marche vessels.
• Ferretti GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading luxury yacht manufacturer collaboration. CPN provides metal carpentry and construction services for Ferretti Group yachts.
• FincantiericoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Italian naval shipbuilding group partnership for construction and engineering projects.
• Rossetti MarinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished shipyard partnership for naval construction and refitting services.
• Wider YachtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic and technological partnership with Wider Yacht for innovative yacht construction.
• Navim GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Navim Group for marine ecosystem and environmental protection solutions.
• Yachting ExpertisecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management and naval architecture partnership for K584 yacht project. Antonio Longobardi provided naval architecture services, Gianluca Fenucci provided project management.
• A. Valicelli & C. Yacht DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationExterior styling partnership for K584 Valletta yacht project.
• Pier Luigi FloriscoreTechnology or IntegrationInterior design partnership for K584 Valletta yacht project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ISA Yachts: Italian boutique superyacht builder of 30m+ vessels with steel/aluminum construction; comparable in custom-build scale and Italian luxury yacht customer overlap.
• Mondomarine: Italian superyacht shipyard in Savona building 40–60m vessels and offering refitting; directly comparable in bespoke construction services and Mediterranean clientele.
• Palumbo Superyachts: Italian superyacht group combining new build (ISA, Columbus, Mondomarine brands) with refit services; comparable mix of new construction and refitting/repair that mirrors CPN's portfolio strategy.
• Tankoa Yachts: Italian boutique yacht builder of 30–50m custom superyachts with in-house engineering; closely matches CPN in custom-build positioning, scale, and Italian yachting client base.
• Baglietto: Historic Italian shipbuilder combining new-build motor yachts (30–50m+) with refit services in La Spezia; comparable technical capabilities, customer profile, and dual new-build + refit business model.
• Wider Yacht: Italian boutique yacht builder using modern lightweight/composite materials, holding a strategic-and-technological partnership with CPN; comparable in size and bespoke-build orientation.
• Cantiere delle Marche: Boutique Italian shipyard headquartered in Ancona building 25–50m explorer-style yachts; directly comparable in scale, product range, and geography, and is both a long-standing customer and a competitor for similar bespoke vessel contracts.
• Rossetti Marino: Italian shipyard offering naval construction, refitting and repair services; closely overlaps CPN's metal carpentry, refitting and B2B shipyard service lines in the same Italian maritime cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Benetti: Brand within the Azimut-Benetti Group, one of Italy's largest luxury yacht builders with much greater scale, full vertical integration, and global after-sales reach; broader incumbent in the same Italian superyacht category.
• CRN (Ferretti Group): Ferretti Group superyacht brand building 40–80m+ vessels with industrial-scale capacity; much larger Italian incumbent overlapping CPN's 20–85m construction range and acting simultaneously as a customer and a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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