The day at the Genoa Boat Show
The program of events and conferences of the 62nd edition of the Genoa International Boat Show opened this morning with the round table “The pleasure boat broker: role and activity”, Curated by Assagenti with the collaboration of Confindustria Nautica. The category of agents, agents and maritime brokers has shown in a prompt and reactive way the ability to adapt to change and to find and generate new business chains that can be traced back or similar to its historical professionalism. According to the study by The European House Ambrosetti, the contribution of professional boating to the economy of the port and the Ligurian territory has been estimated at 369 million euros – an underestimate, considering the indications that are materializing in the first full year post- pandemic, which has seen a massive development in the presence of large boats in the ports and tourist harbors of Liguria and in the ability of this tourism to generate added value for the territory.
In this regard, the president Paolo Pessina ah come on “a norm ad hoc, the implementing decree 151 of 6 August 2021 has regularized a profession, that of the port broker, which until now was not substantially different from the traditional one. This marked a turning point. It is in fact the recognition of concretely differentiated functions and skills and a viaticum for further development of the role of maritime agents and brokers in a rapidly expanding sector that requires specific professional skills.“.
“How can Additive Manufacturing be of support to the technical and creative growth of the nautical industry?”This is the theme of the second Tecno Marathon organized by Amer Yachts & Studio Pegorari at the 62nd Genoa International Boat Show.
To illustrate the most recent innovations in the Additive Manufacturing sector applied to nautical construction, a prestigious panel: Ing. Guido ZannoniCo-founder and Technical Director of Superfici scrl, Lorenzo Migliarinisales manager for Southern Europe, Massivit 3, Renato Francescoowner Velum Nautica, Enrico DiniCEO Monolite UK, D-SHAPE Ltd, Barbara AmerioCEO Permare, Director of Sustainability – Amer Yachts and Director of Confindustria Nautica.
From 3D printed boats, to large format prints, to the use of additive manufacturing capable of recreating oceanic coral reefs destroyed by pollution, it will be essential to understand the technology in order to fully exploit the potential between industrial optimization and sustainability.
Barbara Amerio: “In light of the potential that 3D printing technology presents we have to rethink how to design, re-invent design: it is almost a new profession. Let’s see the future, the level reached by this innovative technology, always evolving, now allows us to dare a further impulse to creativity and inventiveness. The work with 3D printing is part of the perspective of the continuous commitment to improve construction processes, with the aim of saving and materials. “
In the afternoon, Alessandro GianneschiVice President of Confindustria Nautica and president of the accessories sector within the association, he replied to the press and answered questions regarding the progress of the Boat Show on the very topical issue of finding raw materials. “The numbers of the sector are very positive as well as those of the visitors who crowded the platforms and pavilions from the very first days. In recent days, over 100 foreign operators have arrived at the Boat Show, a number never seen before – declared Gianneschi – With regard to the known critical issues on the supply of some raw materials, we have understood that planning is fundamental and working in synergy between all the players in the supply chain“.
The conference entitled: “The new designs of the cities of water: accessibility and sustainability in Liguria”, Edited by the Liguria Region and Liguria International. A Region on the sea committed to reconnecting and enhancing its relationship with the sea was the theme of the meeting that allowed us to get to know the projects of Genoa, La Spezia and Imperia that will redesign the sea profile of the cities. For the new Levante Water Front, as he pointed out Pietro PicocchiCouncilor for Public Works of the Municipality of Genoa: “sIt does not mean for the city to regain possession of its sea and at the same time make the Genoese aware that the sea is strategic for the entire city“. For La Spezia, the project illustrated by the mayor Pierluigi Peracchini has the name of “Blue Mile”, an intervention that, in addition to connecting all the shipbuilding realities that overlook the Gulf, expands to create with the strengthening of the university center, new spaces dedicated to research and an enhancement of the natural and cultural aspects of the city. The projects related to the sea were also illustrated regarding the Piloti Tower of the port of Genoa and the project of the new port of Imperia.
To enrich the schedule, two events dedicated to technology and innovation, the technical seminar by Atena Lombardia “Acoustic emissions in air and in water. The noise radiated into the air and into the water“, With a focus on megayachts, and the study organized by the Centro del Mare of the University of Genoa which took stock of”Innovative solutions for comfort on board and noise radiated at sea“.
EBERHARD THEATER & CO
The morning of the Eberhard & Co. Theater began with the appointment of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce which proposed “The quality marks of Genoese production excellence“, Highlighting the Genova Gourmet Restauration and Bartender brands as guarantees of quality. The project “Genoa Galley of the Seas”, An experience of promoting the guarantee, with the presence of quality traders from the network of historic shops and artisans involved in the initiative.
Afterwards, the Naval Academy of Livorno presented the International Sailing Weekorganized with the City of Livorno, presenting a report of the 2022 edition and an overview of the edition profile.
A dedicated portal, a completely new Campus and a PhD. These are the proposals presented at the 62nd Genoa International Boat Show in an event held at the Eberhard & Co Theater; one of the events organized by Confindustria Nautica. The meeting with the title “Working in the nautical sector: professional opportunities and specialized study pathsWas introduced by Stefano Pagani Isnardi, head of the research office of Confindustria Nautica. The theme of work in a continuously developing sector that requires more and more specialized professionals is the basis of Job searchthe portal on the confindustrianautica.net website developed by Confindustria Nautica in collaboration with Cinco & Partners for the strategic part and which was illustrated by Aldo Cinco. “It is a service created to meet the needs of member companies to match supply and demand in the nautical supply chain, a portal open to all and free“. And to young people he turns to the new University Campus of La Spezia which was presented by Mariaelena Casentini of the Promostudi Foundation which, thanks to institutional supporters but also to private individuals, has created a structure with spaces available for a series of degree courses dedicated to boating illustrated by Cesare Rizzo as well as sports facilities and, soon, also accommodation to create a university center entirely dedicated to the sea. Claudio Ferrari the University of Genoa concluded the meeting by illustrating the opportunities from the doctorate in marine science and technology to continue the training course in the nautical engineering sector.
After the appointment with Ocean Race Genova The Grand Finale for “The voices of the sea listen to the ocean“, Dedicated to the project carried out by the Social Services Department of the Municipality of Genoa with educational and recreational-sports courses aimed at minors, with activities related to the sea, it is the turn of the testimonies from the territory regarding actions and innovations in development policies, with the event”Liguria towards Agenda 2030 – from “blue growth” to a sustainable blue economy”, Edited by the Liguria Region and Liguria International. The event took stock of regional development initiatives and policies aimed at achieving the 17 goals for sustainable development. These objectives, contained in a programmatic document, are countries achieved by 2030 by all UN members. To be decisive, the 2030 Agenda must be applied in a concrete way at global, national and regional level by all those involved.
Paola CarnevaleEIA and Sustainable Development Sector – Liguria Region Environment and Civil Protection Department, explains the initiatives undertaken by the Region on the topic: “Liguria Region has already started a long journey in terms of sustainability and sustainable development. After the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, a regional strategy was developed which identifies the sea as the key theme of our territorial policies. Sustainability is an important path to take, with the aim of adapting to the challenges that will arise in all economic sectors“.
“The water code”, Who recounted the experiences, projects and activities for the sustainable management of water resources of HELPCODE, concluded the schedule of the Eberhard & Co. Theater events. From Italy to Mozambique, passing through Cambodia, projects aimed at education, sustainability and the promotion of sustainable development, environmental protection and mitigation of the anthropogenic impact on rivers, lakes and seas were highlighted. world, with a focus on how to face the new challenges in this area, helping the most affected countries and the most vulnerable categories. They intervened for HELPCODE Matteo CavalleroniGeneral secretary, Paolo GomieroMozambique Manager, Alessandro Bartoletti, Project Manager Italy, together with Pasquale GraneroPrincesse Charlene Foundation, Arianna AlicontiMarine Biologist, moderated by Roberta PellizzoliProgram Manager Mozambique HELPCODE.