NAMES srl - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Studio

What NAMES srl - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Studio does

NAMES srl is a privately held Italian naval architecture and marine engineering studio headquartered in Varazze (Savona), founded in April 2019 by Francesco Rogantin. The firm provides end-to-end naval architecture, structural engineering, hydrodynamic analysis, and consulting services for luxury yacht construction and refit, working in steel, aluminium, FRP, and wood across vessels from approximately 11m to over 70m. Core technical capabilities include hull hydrodynamics and lines optimization, structural FEM analysis, CFD simulations, weight estimation and stability, construction supervision, owner representation, and technical interface with classification societies and flag administrations. A pending patent on the proprietary Moonflower Stern System represents the firm's first registered IP in hull/stern geometry.

The studio operates a project-based professional services model with custom quotations, serving a roster of premier Italian and international yacht shipyards including Tankoa, ISA Yachts, Columbus Yacht, Palumbo Superyachts, Azimut, Benetti, Amer Yachts, Castagnola, Codecasa, Wider, Maxi Dolphin, Reale Yachts, Tuxedo Yachting House, and GX Superyachts/Greenline. The firm positions itself as complementary to external yacht design studios, working alongside designers such as Nauta Design, Francesco Paszkowski, Luca Dini, Marco Casali, Enrico Gobbi, and Giorgio M. Cassetta rather than competing with them. The founder's prior experience as Technical Director at a major Italian shipyard provides dual design-side / build-side credibility that anchors the firm's value proposition.

Revenue mechanics are entirely fee-for-service project engagements. The firm has no institutional equity capital; share capital is €10,000 and the only third-party capital received comprises three small Liguria-region FESR grants totalling approximately €24,000 for digitalization, plus consortium participation in a €973,196.63 EU FESR grant for the BIIM hydrogen-vessel project. The firm is bootstrapped with a 7-person team, markets through its website, Instagram, industry trade press (Boat International, Barche), and participation in Monaco Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Boat Show.

Name

NAMES srl - Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Studio

Legal name

NAMES s.r.l.

Website

https://namestudio.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAMES srl is a 7-person Italian naval architecture and marine engineering studio founded in 2019 in Varazze, providing hull design, FEM/CFD engineering, and construction supervision for luxury yacht shipyards and private owners across steel, aluminium, FRP, and wood vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

Other Specialized Design Services (541490)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Marine engineering consulting
• Superyacht design support
• Hull hydrodynamics analysis
• Yacht construction engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Varazze

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Naval Architecture Services: Naval architecture and engineering services for yacht construction and refit projects, including owner representation, construction supervision, and technical support during delivery process.
2. Construction Supervision & Quality Control: On-site construction surveillance and quality control services for shipyards during yacht building process.
3. Technical Consulting: Technical consulting services including interface with Classification Societies and Flag State Administrations throughout the design process, and owner representation services for new construction and refit projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAMES srl is a naval architecture and marine engineering studio that delivers design, engineering, and consulting services to luxury yacht shipyards and to independent yacht design studios. The studio supports the full vessel lifecycle—from feasibility and concept studies through hull form, structural, and hydrodynamic design, to construction support and on-site yard assistance—primarily for motor yachts built in steel, aluminum, FRP, and wood.

Product overview

NAMES srl is a Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Studio founded in 2019 by Ing. Francesco Rogantin, offering a unified service portfolio comprising three core offerings: Naval Architecture (hull hydrodynamics, materials, and propulsion), Engineering (full ship design with FEM structural analysis and CFD simulations), and Consulting (Owner Representative and technical support during construction and refit). The studio works with steel, aluminium, FRP, and wood materials. Beyond services, NAMES has been involved in multiple notable superyacht projects including the GX34 and GX42 Greenline Yachts (hybrid propulsion superyachts in the 34–42 metre range), ISA GT 45 Alloy variants, the B.YOND 40M for Benetti, various Tankoa models (C106, C107, C108/Singolare, C109/Diamond Binta, C111/GO, C114, C116, C120, Apache C132), T450 series yachts, Columbus Atlantique 37M, Azimut Seadeck 6/7/9 series, the 70-metre Moonflower concept, and custom projects such as M/Y BIIM (hydrogen hybrid), M/Y Zattera (wooden hybrid), and the Tuxedo series. The company provides end-to-end support from concept through construction supervision and delivery for both new builds and refits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naval Architecture Services
• Marine Engineering Services
• Hydrodynamics & CFD Analysis
• Naval Architecture Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ yacht projects completed across multiple shipyards and design studios

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Tankoa YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Long-standing strategic partnership with Tankoa Yachts for naval architecture and engineering services. Multiple completed projects including Vertige, Bintador, Olokun, Kinda, C106, C107, C110, C114, T450 series (Singolare, GO), and Tankoa Apache 56m.
• Nauta DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Nauta Design on projects including Moonflower 70m, M/Y Cloud Atlas refit, Heritage 9.9, Heritage 15, and Project Velor. NAMES provides naval architecture complementary to Nauta Design's exterior/interior styling.
• Francesco PaszkowskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration with Francesco Paszkowski on exterior and interior design projects for Tankoa yachts including Vertige, Bintador, Olokun, and Rilassata.
• Palumbo Superyachts (ISA Yachts, Columbus Yacht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Palumbo Superyachts group including ISA Yachts (ISA GT 45 Alloy projects) and Columbus Yacht (Atlantique 37M - Principessa Capricciosa).
• Luca Dini Design & ArchitecturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Luca Dini on projects including Agorà III (ISA Alloy 43m), Bullpower (Tuxedo 13.88), and MD70 Dolphin Power.
• Marco Casali - Too DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Marco Casali/Too Design for exterior and interior design on Pacifico 32 explorer yacht and Greenline Yachts GX34 and GX42 superyacht projects.
• Azimut YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Azimut Seadeck series including Seadeck 6, Seadeck 7, and Seadeck 9 for naval architecture and structural design.
• Castagnola YachtmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership with Castagnola Yacht on wood yacht projects including Heritage 9.9, Heritage 15, M/Y Angra Too, Fisherman 15, and M/Y Zattera.
• Giorgio Maria CassettamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Giorgio Maria Cassetta on Tankoa T450 projects including Singolare (C108) for exterior and interior design.
• Benetti YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent collaboration on B.YOND 40M project for Benetti, featuring engineering services for this 40m luxury yacht combining elegance and sustainability.
• GX Superyachts (Greenline Yachts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on new GX superyacht line including GX42 (42m hybrid) and GX34 (34m hybrid) for Greenline Yachts/SES Yachts.
• Tuxedo Yachting HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with new shipyard Tuxedo Yachting House on Tuxedo 40 (Ceccarelli 40), Tuxedo 54, and Tuxedo 13.88 Bullpower projects.
• Cantieri Navali CodecasamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Codecasa on Classic Yacht 110' (Pleiades F80), Codecasa Classic 24 F242, and Codecasa Classic Tender projects.
• Amer YachtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple projects with Amer Yachts including Amer 94 Twin, Amer F100 series (Nika, Drifter, F100 18), and Amer 100.19.
• Maxi DolphinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Nauta Tender 48' and MD70 Dolphin Power projects with Maxi Dolphin shipyard.
• WidermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Moonflower 70m superyacht project currently under construction at Wider's Venice facility, with delivery expected 2025.
• Reale YachtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Pacifico 32 explorer yacht (currently under construction in Pisa) and Reale Heritage projects.
• Extra YachtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Extra 130ft Alloy (L.A.U.L.) 40m superyacht project.
• Enrico Gobbi - Team for DesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ISA GT 45 Alloy projects for exterior and interior design.
• Duferco EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIIM (Battello Ibrido Innovativo Modulare) project partnership for hydrogen-powered vessel development. NAMES involved as naval architecture partner in this EU-funded initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dubois Naval Architects: UK-based independent naval architecture studio serving leading superyacht builders worldwide. Comparable as a boutique design-and-engineering firm whose work complements external stylists on large custom yachts.
• Van Oossanen Naval Architects: Independent Dutch naval architecture firm specialising in superyacht hull design, hydrodynamics, and engineering for major yacht builders. Directly comparable as a specialist yacht-focused engineering consultancy serving the same shipyard client base.
• Vripack Yacht Design & Naval Architecture: Dutch integrated yacht design and naval architecture studio providing engineering and styling on motor and sailing yachts. Comparable full-lifecycle design engineering services to major yacht builders.
• Hydrotec: UK naval architecture and engineering consultancy providing hull form design, CFD, and structural engineering to yacht and small-craft clients. Closely comparable technical toolset and customer base.
• Lateral Naval Architects: UK-based naval architecture firm serving the superyacht sector with concept and engineering services. Comparable boutique consultancy structure serving leading custom-yacht builders.
• Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design: UK-based yacht design and engineering firm known for performance sailing and motor yachts, with hybrid/eco yacht specialism. Comparable independent studio model collaborating with stylists and yards.
• Dykstra Naval Architects: Dutch independent naval architecture practice focused on high-end sailing and motor yachts, offering concept, structural, and engineering services. Comparable scope and client overlap with NAMES.
• Vitruvius Yachts (Philippe Briand): Yacht design and naval architecture practice of Philippe Briand, focused on custom sailing and motor yachts for leading builders. Comparable boutique consultancy offering owner-rep and engineering services.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Huisman: Iconic Dutch custom yacht builder with internal design and engineering teams that overlap with the services NAMES provides externally. Comparable as a shipyard that either competes with or sources external naval architecture support.
• Heesen Yachts: Established Dutch superyacht shipyard with significant in-house naval architecture and engineering capabilities. Comparable as a competitor/buyer of external naval architecture services on large custom builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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