Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza

What Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza does

ANS is an Italian private limited liability company (S.r.L.) headquartered in Rome that operates as an EU-designated Notified Body (NB2405) for certification of recreational craft and marine components. The company was founded in 2012 and notified to all 27 EU member states by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport under Legislative Decree 5/2016 and Directive 2013/53/EU. Its core offering is a portfolio of mandatory certifications: safety certificates (Certificato di Sicurezza) under Ministerial Decree 146/2008, rental eligibility certificates (Idoneità al Noleggio), CE marking for leisure units from 2.5m to 24m and for marine components, acoustic emissions certification for jet skis and propulsion engines, and conformity assessment for modifications to non-CE-marked vessels.

The business operates on a professional services / fee-for-inspection model. Service delivery is field-based: customers contact ANS via toll-free number (800.135.627), WhatsApp, or email, and a network of 50+ consultants and inspectors across Italy and Europe performs on-site inspections at boat yards and marinas. ANS extends its reach with a mobile application (iOS and Android) that enables customers to request services and powers a referrer network with blockchain-certified referral tracking. The company is an active participant in the European Commission's Recreational Sectoral Group (RSG), which harmonizes application of Directive 2013/53/EU across the EU.

Customer segments are horizontal across the recreational boating value chain: boat manufacturers and yards (CE marking), charter and rental operators (rental eligibility), importers of non-EU vessels (post-construction assessment), marine component manufacturers (component CE marking), and private boat owners (safety certification renewals). Named enterprise customers include Fiart Mare, Cantieri Magazzù, and Top System Surface Dryve, with a stated portfolio of 70+ major European boat yards. ANS is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity.

Name

Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza

Legal name

ANS Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza S.r.L.

Website

https://enteitalianodiporto.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ANS is an Italian EU Notified Body (NB2405) that issues CE marking, safety, rental eligibility, and acoustic emissions certifications for recreational craft and marine components across the EU, serving boat manufacturers, charter operators, importers, and private owners via a pan-European inspector network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Boating Certification & Inspection Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAGAN

Classification Society & Flag-State Liaison / Plan Approval Support

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Design, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services

Keywords

• Recreational boating certifications
• CE marking services
• Maritime inspection services
• EU conformity assessment
• Boat safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: ANS generates revenue through fees for various certification services including: safety certificates, rental eligibility certifications, CE marking for boats and components, acoustic emissions certification, and relevant modifications certifications. These are professional services involving inspections and technical assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ANS is an official EU notified body (NB2405) providing professional certification, inspection, and conformity assessment services for the recreational boating sector. Offerings include safety certificates (Certificato di Sicurezza), rental eligibility certificates (Idoneità al Noleggio), CE marking for leisure units from 2.5m to 24m, CE marking for marine components, acoustic emissions certification, and certifications for relevant modifications to non-CE marked vessels. Services are delivered by a pan-European network of inspectors who conduct on-site assessments and issue certificates valid throughout the EU.

Product overview

Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza (ANS) is a notified body (NB2405) providing a comprehensive suite of recreational boating certification services. The offering centers on safety and CE marking certifications for boats and components, including Security Certificates, Rental Eligibility Certificates, CE Marking for leisure units (2.5m-24m), CE Marking for components, Acoustic Emissions Certification, and Relevant Modifications certification for non-CE marked units. These services are delivered through a network of inspectors across Italy and Europe, with a supplementary mobile application (ANS App) for client referrals and service tracking. The company operates under EU Directive 2013/53/UE and Italian Legislative Decree 5/2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificato di Sicurezza (Safety Certificate) Safety certificate certifying the compliance of recreational craft with the provisions of art. 50 of Ministerial Decree 146/2008, available as initial issuance, 5-year renewal, or validation for extraordinary events, for Italian recreational boat owners.
• Idoneità al Noleggio (Rental Eligibility Certificate) Certificate of suitability for pleasure craft used in rental activities, issued pursuant to art. 80 of D.M. 146/2008, valid for 3 years with initial, periodic, and occasional visit options, for commercial boat rental and charter operators in Italy.
• Marcatura CE Unità da Diporto (CE Marking for Leisure Units) CE marking conformity assessment certification for newly built leisure units from 2.5m to 24m in length, pursuant to EU Directive 2013/53/EU, applying modules A1, B, G, and APC, for European boat manufacturers and yards.
• Marcature CE Componenti (CE Marking for Marine Components) CE marking certification for marine components required for placement on the European Community market, including outboard motor start devices, steering mechanisms, fuel tanks, hatches, portholes, and fire protection systems, for marine component manufacturers.
• Certificato Emissioni Acustiche (Acoustic Emissions Certification) Mandatory certification of noise emissions for personal watercraft and propulsion engines installed or intended for installation on pleasure boats, pursuant to EU Directive 2013/53, for boat and engine manufacturers.
• Modifiche Rilevanti Unità Non Marcate CE (Relevant Modifications Certification for Non-CE Marked Units) Certification service for confirming essential safety requirements for relevant modifications to non-CE marked recreational units, including changes to dimensions, passenger capacity, power, engine count, transmission, fuel systems, and structural modifications, for Italian boat owners and marine operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Safety certificates valid throughout Europe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European Commission - Recreational Sectoral Group (RSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012ANS actively participates in meetings of the European Commission's Recreational Sectoral Group (RSG) to regularly discuss various cases and harmonize the application of EU Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational boating. This is a key regulatory engagement for staying current with EU standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute): Specialized marine certification body focused on recreational craft CE marking. Closest niche competitor to ANS in the European recreational boating conformity assessment market.
• CEcert: EU Notified Body providing CE marking and conformity assessment services for recreational craft and components. Direct competitor to ANS in the same regulatory niche under Directive 2013/53/EU.
• RINA: Italian classification society and EU Notified Body operating in marine certification. RINA is the closest direct competitor to ANS in Italy, also providing CE marking and conformity assessment for recreational craft under Directive 2013/53/EU.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization with marine notified body services. Competes with ANS in recreational craft conformity assessment, particularly across German-speaking and broader European markets.
• SGS: Swiss-headquartered testing, inspection, and certification giant with marine services. Competes with ANS as an alternative notified body for recreational craft compliance and related testing services.
• Lloyd's Register: UK-based classification society with marine certification services, including recreational craft. Competes with ANS for premium CE marking customers and benefits from stronger global brand recognition.
• DNV: Norwegian classification society and major certification provider with recreational craft notified body services. Competes with ANS for marine CE marking and conformity assessment business across Europe.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a marine division acting as an EU Notified Body for recreational craft. Operates across far broader geographies and verticals than ANS, but competes directly for CE marking and component certifications.
• TÜV Rheinland: German testing and certification body operating as an EU Notified Body for recreational craft under Directive 2013/53/EU. Overlaps with ANS in CE marking for boats and components but serves a much broader certification portfolio.

Others

• ICOMIA: International Council of Marine Industry Associations — industry body representing recreational boating manufacturers. Relevant as an ecosystem participant that influences how Directive 2013/53/EU is applied and that ANS engages with through the EU RSG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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